NPE Stories

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of child abuse, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.Deb recounts a sad childhood with abuse and multiple years in foster care. After finding out she was an NPE through a DNA test Deb shares her story of meeting and building strong bonds with her biological paternal family while dealing with legal matters at the same time. Deb can be reached via email debscales25@gmail.comNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Rashanda opens up about growing up without a mom or dad and the emotional toll of navigating life without a traditional family structure. From childhood instability to finding her own voice, her story is one of raw honesty, growth, and empowerment. This episode offers a moving look into what it means to rise above your beginnings.Rashanda can be reached via email rashandalawyer@gmail.comResources Mentioned:DNAngelsNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Raised in a devout Catholic family, Annette grew up believing her father had died before she was born. Decades later, a series of emotional discoveries unraveled everything she thought she knew about her identity. Her journey explores loss, secrecy, and the power of living one's truthAnnette's memoir is called Living Into the Truth. You can learn more about Annette and her story at the following links:annettemarquis.comwordswomenpress.comResources Mentioned:Untangling Our Roots SummitHigh Conflict InstituteIt's All Your Fault! PodcastRight to KnowNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

In Episode 216, Melanie recounts the emotional journey of reconnecting with the father who raised her, only to lose him and then learn he wasn't her biological dad. Her story unfolds with raw honesty as she navigates the shock of a DNA discovery, a hidden past, and the bittersweet truth of finding her biological father. Melanie can be reached via email mel251116@yahoo.comResources Mentioned:Linked here is Melanie's warm letter to her BF NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Devorah Lee, author of Taken from the Cradle, shares her journey of discovering she was a late-discovery adoptee (LDA) from a Jacksonville, FL, black market baby ring. She opens up about the shock, secrecy, and search for truth in her NPE experience.Devorah Lee can be reached via email takenfromthecradle@gmail.comResources Mentioned:Taken From The Cradle: Unveiling a Black-Market Baby Ring; Conquering Walls to Unearth the Truth by Devorah LeeTaken From The Cradle WebsiteFraud in the Courts NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Lauren returns to the podcast five years after first sharing her story in Season 1, hoping others can learn from her journey as she reflects on what has unfolded since.Lauren can be reached via email laurencookphoto@gmail.comTo hear Lauren's origin story Episode 28 of NPE Stories listen here.NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Episode 213: Challenging Medical Guidelines on Misattributed PaternityIn this special episode, host Richard Wenzel leads a compelling discussion with fellow NPEs Gina Daniel, Jodi Girard, Lily Wood, and Eve Sturges. Together, they dive into their recent article, Misattributed Paternity Discovery: A Critique of Medical Organizations' Recommendations, published in the American Journal of Human Genetics. The conversation explores the implications of current medical guidelines, personal experiences, and the broader impact of misattributed paternity discoveries.Resources mentioned:NPE GuideWho Even Am I Anymore? A process journal by Eve Sturges Untangling Our Roots NPE Stories Ep. 73 Richard's Story and Ep. 100 100th Episode of NPE StoriesEverything's Relative with Eve SturgesMisattributed paternity discovery: A critique of medical organizations' recommendationsby Richard Wenzel, Gina Daniel, Jodi Girard, Lily Wood, and Eve SturgesASHGOur Father on NetflixThe Little Dark One: A True Story of Switched at Birthby Shirley Munoz NewsomUprooted: Family Trauma, Unknown Origins, and the Secretive History of Artificial Inseminationby Peter J. BoniComments and Questions can be emailed to npeadvocate@gmail.com NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Amy S's story is a journey of identity, family deception, and self-discovery. A DNA test revealed her biological father was not the man she adored but someone from her father's social circle, shattering her sense of belonging. After grappling with grief and betrayal, she found healing through therapy, genealogy, and embracing her Irish heritage, ultimately reclaiming her identity and freedom.Amy can be reached via email aslingsby@tds.netResources Mentioned:Lily Wood: NPE Stories Special Crossover Episode on Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Jennifer is a first generation Columbian-American who describes her family as warm, loving, and hard-working. She had the shock of her life when her DNA results showed one of her best friends was actually her half-sibling.Jennifer can be reached via email jayca519@aol.comNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Julie S is the result of a wife-swapping situation that turned into a love affair. She was conceived with intention, but no one was ever planning to tell Julie the truth about her biological father. Julie can be reached on instagram @katmondieuNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Bill grew up looking different than his brothers and was often asked if he was Italian or Spanish. Although he never suspected it as a child, turns out his DNA results show good reason for this line of questioning. NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Robin was never told who her father was, only that he was in the airline industry with her mother. As she came of age, Robin started searching and writing to who she believed her father to be, even though she saw no resemblance. It wasn't until a 2019 Ancestry DNA test that Robin started to receive DNA results. She has written a book called Finding My Way; details below.Robin can be reached through her website https://robinfschepperauthor.com/on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086576767741or on Instagram @robinschepperResources Mentioned:Thank you to the Patreons of the NPE Stories Podcast

David started to question who his birth father was many years ago, and was never given a straight answer. He even went as far as getting his birth records unsealed and was still unsuccessful until he finally took a DNA test and with help, narrowed down his birth father.David can be reached via email at davidsulak01@yahoo.com Resources Mentioned:Previous guest Ep. 194 Margo's Story has just released her sequel memoir, When You Shake the Family Tree   by Margo Reilly available on justbeingjill.comNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Growing up Heather was always given the confusing narrative that her dad didn't want her. She recently changed her last name to her proper surname, after finding and establishing a relationship with her biological father. Heather can be reached via email Heathercarrie1000@gmail.comNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Gina's (Gigi's) parents were beloved and she didn't understand a lot of her parents' behavior until later in life. Many secrets were kept by her family members and the DNA Angels were able to help her figure out more about her paternal family. Gina can be reached by email ginalsobania@gmail.comResources Mentioned:DNA Angels - a nonprofit search angel organization dedicated to the assistance of individuals seeking to identify their biological parent(s) using DNA interpretation.NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Stella had to deal with her NPE revelation and a horrible death all while trying to keep it a secret from her biological father. Four years later Stella shares where she is currently at in her NPE story today. Resources Mentioned:Dr. Michele Grethel looking to interview NPEs, LDAs, DCPs and their family members. For more information, contact Dr. Grethel at mgrethel@usc.edu or 917-797-5608.NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Content Warning: This episode contains accounts of child abuse and violence.Caroline was essentially an orphan at a young age and always felt ostracized by her sisters. Many of her family members knew the secret of her true paternity and participated in keeping this information from her. Caroline is still struggling with this betrayal as she starts to learn more about her biological father's side of the family.Caroline can be reached on facebook at Caroline Sorg Vance ChampionNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Bertrice took a DNA test to help a family member, and ended up finding a close family friend in her DNA matches. Since finding out she was an NPE during Covid to losing her husband this last year Bertrice's life has changed drastically. Bertrice chooses to remain anonymous but wanted to share her NPE story. NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Nicole lost both her parents in a short period of time, and then after getting into genealogy to honor her father's passing, she found out she was an NPE in the worst way. Nicole went through a few therapists until she found one that she really resonated and felt safe with.Nicole can be reached via email at nwebs24@gmail.comResources Mentioned:DNA PainterWho Even Am I Anymore: A Process Journal For the Adoptee, Late Discovery Adoptee, Donor Conceived, NPE, and MPE Community a process journal by Eve SturgesNPE* A story guide for unexpected DNA discoveries: (*a non-paternity event - when 'Dad' is not your biological father)by Leeanne R Hay NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Lauren LoGiudice is a comedian that identifies as a misfit, and is also a donor-conceived person with a couple hundred estimated siblings. Lauren can be reached at laurenlogi.comLauren's Podcast Misfits Makin' ItResources Mentioned:Untangling Our RootsNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Shirley discovered through DNA tests that her entire biological family was different from the one she had known all her life, leading her to become a private detective so that she could uncover her true origins. Shirley can be reached via email smunoznewsonauthor@gmail.comInstagram: shirleymunoznewson_authorFacebook: shirleymunoznewson.comResources Mentioned:Untangling Our RootsDon Anderson's Missing Pieces - NPE LifeThe Little Dark One: A True Story of Switched at Birth by Shirley Munoz-NewsonNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Shelly is part of a great little NPE community called the NoMi Girls who meet in Northern Michigan regularly.  She had a traumatic childhood and has put a lot of work into healing, including EMDR and support groups, but Shelly says this experience has changed her a lot.Shelly can be reached via email shellywellsnpe@gmail.comResources Mentioned:Untangling Our RootsLauren LoGiudiceDon Anderson's Missing Pieces - NPE LifeHiraeth Hope & Healing RetreatsNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Kris took a DNA test along with many of her family members and saw that she did not have DNA in common with her birth certificate father. She hid her profile online and has chosen, at this point, not to discuss this with her dad. Kris can be reached via email kristinekellympls@gmail.comResources Mentioned:Untangling Our Roots SummitHigh Conflict InstituteHiraeth Hope & HealingEve Sturges NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

This was a very long emotional episode that has been divided into 2 parts. This is part 2.This was part of a panel held at the Untangling Our Roots Summit 2024 in Denver, CO. The panel was moderated by Don Anderson of Missing Pieces - NPE Life and featured Eve Sturges of Everything's Relative and Lily Wood of NPE Stories. Eve shared for 10 minutes on changing family narratives followed by others in the audience.  Then Lily shared for 10 minutes on Estrangement and Rejection followed by others in the audience.Audience members who shared in Part 2:Lora AlegriaPam CollinsAlicia WilliamsKellyJustinRichard WenzelDianaDeniseUnknown (Take us back to yesterday -poem)GigiUntangling our Roots SummitNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

This was a very long emotional episode that has been divided into 2 parts. This is part 1.This was part of a panel held at the Untangling Our Roots Summit 2024 in Denver, CO. The panel was moderated by Don Anderson of Missing Pieces - NPE Life and featured Eve Sturges of Everything's Relative and Lily Wood of NPE Stories. Eve shared for 10 minutes on changing family narratives followed by others in the audience.  Then Lily shared for 10 minutes on Estrangement and Rejection followed by others in the audience.Audience members who shared in Part 1:Leif WhalenAlicia WilliamsJennyAmyTerry ChampionDon AndersonDave TreadwayAmy   Untangling our Roots SummitNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Margo discovered her NPE status when she purchased an Ancestry kit to kill a lifelong curiosity. She learned her younger brother was not the only NPE in the family and suddenly her chaotic childhood began to make sense.Resources Mentioned:When the Apple Falls Far from the Tree: Discovering the Gifts within the Chaos by Margo ReillyUpcoming Memoir due out summer 2024: When you Shake the Family Tree by Margo ReillyWho Even Am I Anymore: A Process Journal by Eve SturgesJill Krzyzanowicz's website justbeingjill.comIG Handle @justbeingjillMargo Reilly's Facebook pageNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Terra was raised in Texas by her single father and asked for a 23andMe for Christmas to see how much Native American she had on her maternal side.  Terra ended up having quite an ethnicity shift after her NPE. NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Dorene's NPE discovery in 2022 at the age of 60 inspired her to become a trauma recovery coach, specializing in helping NPEs. As she began to study intergenerational trauma and apply what she learned to her experience, the events of Dorene's life finally began to make sense.Dorene can be reached via email at dorene@thetruthofme.comResources Mentioned:Tickets available for the Untangling our Roots Summit Apr 25-28, 2024 in Denver, CONPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Laura found out her half-siblings are her full siblings, and since finding out she was an NPE her family members have become distant. Resources Mentioned:Tickets still available for the Untangling our Roots Summit Apr 25-28, 2024 in Denver, CONPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

KaSheena took a DNA test to see what part of Africa her ancestors came from, but ended up finding a bunch of strangers show up in her DNA matches.KaSheena can be reached via email kasheena.winston@gmail.com Resources Mentioned:Tickets still available for the Untangling our Roots Summit Apr 25-28, 2024 in Denver, CONPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Sue is an NPE that has a full sibling from her mother's affair with her birth father. Her research has uncovered other NPEs from her family as well, including her own mother.Resources Mentioned:Join us at the Untangling our Roots Summit Apr 25-28, 2024 in Denver, CONPE Stories now has a new $3 donation tier on PatreonSue can be reached via email suzanwalker57@hotmail.comNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Devin shares his NPE story of finding out he is the youngest of 23 children spanned over many decades. He believes he may still have siblings out there he has yet to meet. Devin can be reached via email devindavis2277@gmail.com or via instagram @dd_227Resources Mentioned:Devin has shared his story previously on DNA Surprises NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

After being abandoned by his mother at 6 months old, AJ moved to a rural area with the man everyone thought was his father.  His whole life, he never knew that the missing pieces he felt were not just because of his mother's absence.  Through death, loss and shock AJ has navigated his life purposefully and arrived at a place that he is very grateful for.  AJ can be reached via email AJD1139@gmail.comResources Mentioned:Missing Pieces - NPE Life host Don Anderson Episode S2 E12 Bro-manceNorwood Free Methodist Churchhttps://www.facebook.com/norwoodfmchttps://www.youtube.com/@norwoodfreemethodistchurch9828NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Raised in 13 mile in Detroit, Bob had a vastly different upbringing than his biological father's children. Bob has found out, after taking a DNA test, that he is half Ashkenazi Jewish.Bob can be reached via email bobmason68@gmail.com Resources Mentioned:Untangling Our Roots Summit in April 25-28, 2024 in Denver, CONPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

After a traumatic childhood and being raised primarily by an abusive grandmother, Shantel discovered her NPE status at age 23. The discovery came with a change in her racial identity but it wasn't until almost 15 years later that Shantel discovered who her biological father was.Messages to Shantel can be sent to npestories@gmail.com referencing Shantel Episode 185Resources Mentioned:Shantel found the Family Tree DNA/Genealogy groups she joined very helpful in her search for her biological paternal family. NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Sharilyn figured out she was an NPE when she found her birth certificate. She met her birth father before his passing but needed time to process meeting her new biological family members. Like so many NPEs she would really like a sincere apology. Sharilyn can be reached via email  ssharilyn@hotmail.comResources Mentioned:Severange MagazineMissing Pieces - NPE Life hosted by Don Anderson NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Jess is taller than her brothers and never had a relationship with her BCF after he was sent to prison when she was a child. She found out she was an NPE and her BF's family has been a new joy in Jess's life.Jess can be reached via email jessmaineg@gmail.comResources:Grief Class and the 5 stages of griefNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

My fellow millenial NPE shares her story. She was the product of a work affair between her mom and birth father. She had a shocking parent-child match on her DNA results after taking a DNA test for fun. Aly can be reached: on Facebook at Aly Copelandon Instagram @Alytowelemail alysonmnowell@gmail.comResources Mentioned:Aly discusses an NPE millenial subgroup which can be reached after joining the private DNA NPE Friends group on facebook. NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Jacoba Ballard from Netflix's Our Father comes on to share her full NPE/DCP story, including details that were not put into her documentary. She is 1 of nearly 100 siblings whose mothers were violated by Dr. Donald Cline when they were unknowingly artificially inseminated with their fertility doctor's sperm. Jacoba suffers serious medical conditions, along with many of her siblings, which were likely inherited from her biological father. Jacoba can be reached via email at ballardjacoba@gmail.com IG @jacobajballard Facebook:  Jacoba Ballard Resources Mentioned:Our Father available on NetflixNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Reggie (NPE) grew up one of five children on public assistance by a loving single mother. He is now a lawyer and civil rights activist, just like his biological father. Reggie can be reached via email  reggieshuford@gmail.comResources Mentioned:Wilmington's Lie, by David Zucchino: https://groveatlantic.com/book/wilmingtons-lie/Reggie's blog: https://reggieshuford.medium.comReggie's blog about his ancestry discovery: https://reggieshuford.medium.com/father-figure-my-journey-to-find-my-biological-father-ad7846809d9bThe story about Reggie's friend Sam: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/09/us/politics/son-finds-father-sam-anthony.htmlThe 1619 Project, by Nikole Hannah-Jones: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/658295/the-1619-project-by-created-by-nikole-hannah-jones-and-the-new-york-times-magazine/9780593230572NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Content Warning: This episode contains accounts of child sexual abuse and violence.Caroline has a very important message regarding accurate her medical history for all NPEs. She is undergoing treatment for breast cancer that may have been avoided had she known her true family medical history and had the proper genetic testing done long ago.Caroline can be reached  on IG @carolinemoranearl Resources Mentioned:DNA Surprises Caroline's EpisodeEverything's Relative with Eve Sturges Caroline's StoryDNA Angelsnewspapers.comArchives of University Nevada Las VegasDeath CertificatesFind A GraveObituariesNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Kim was a daddy's girl and raised as an only child until she found out she was an NPE. Turns out her DNA test shows she has a significant amount of Cuban ancestry, which came as a total surprise to Kim.Kim can be reached via email at highervoice@hotmail.comFB or IG @kimberlygravesmatthesResources Mentioned:newspapers.comDNA Centimorgan ChartNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Meet Alexis Hourselt, host of DNA Surprises podcast, and listen to her share her own personal NPE story with a major ethnicity surprise. Alexis Hourselt and I share our NPE stories on each other's podcasts this week.Alexis can be reached via her website or email dnasurprises@gmail.comIG @dnasurprises TikTok @dnasurprises  Untangling our Roots Summit for NPEs and those affected by AdoptionDNA Surprises podcast with Alexis HourseltDNA Surprise Retreats the next retreat is scheduled for Sept 19-22nd, 2024 in PhoenixNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Ridg received a letter from the State Social Services Office in 2005 that changed his life forever. Ridghaus can be reached through Instagram @Ridghaus Resources Mentioned:Untangling our Roots Summit Denver, CO April 25-28 2024NAAP: National Association of Adoptees and ParentsFather Unknown film by David QuintSix Word Adoption MemoirsOriginal - https://vimeo.com/161846105Year 2 - https://vimeo.com/211568644Amy S short - https://vimeo.com/240901115Reshma M short - https://vimeo.com/240904104Barbara R  short - https://vimeo.com/223665396Derek F short - https://vimeo.com/242102128Somatic TherapyCelia Center Adoption Constellation  IFS Unraveling Adoption: Healing Adoption Trauma Through Alternative Therapies with Ridghaus Ep. 113NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Marcie Keithley, co-founder of The National Association of Adoptees and Parents, comes on to share her personal adoption story and provides some education and awareness about the adoption community. Marcie can be reached via email marcie@naapunited.org or marciejkeithley@gmail.comResources Mentioned:NAAP: National Association of Adoptees and Parents NAAP Adoption Happy Hour; 1st and 3rd Fridays of every monthUntangling our Roots Summit Denver, CO April 25-28 2024The Shoebox Effect: Transforming Pain Into Fortitude and Purpose by Marcie KeithleyNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Kellie identifies as a double NPE.  Kellie's 2nd father told her unexpectedly that he should have asked her mother for a paternity test.  Kellie can be reached via email schwartzkellie999@gmail.comResources Mentioned:Eve Sturges of Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges has compiled 100 songs sent in by NPEs, found here on Spotify. Missing Pieces ~ NPE Life with Don AndersonHiraeth Hope & Healing Retreats NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Dr. Nicole Price is a love child from a 10-year-long relationship, and now uses her NPE in her leadership work. Most of her family and close community knew and kept this secret from her.  *The 15:00 mark has a great explanation for empathy and how she has a deeper understanding for people's suffering from her own NPE.Dr. Nicole Price can be reached through her website here Resources Mentioned:DNAngelsSpark the Heart: Engineering Empathy in Your Organization by Dr. Nicole PriceThe Holy Educated Mother Fucker: A Filter-Free Guide to Getting Through the Unthinkable by Dr. Nicole PriceNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

This is a whirlwind of a story, and one not to be missed. From kidnapping, foundling, foster child, to being raised by an adopted family Jack has been on the search of a lifetime to find his parents true biological child, as well as to uncover his own genetic truth. There are an incredible amount of resources listed below that are sure to help NPEs and adoptees on their own personal searches.  Resources Mentioned: NAAPRight to KnowThe Lost Sons available on Discovery +Who is Paul Fronczak Facebook PageCece Moore Genetic GenealogistNCMECFronczakfiles.comBooks:The Foundling: The True Story of a Kidnapping, a Family Secret, and my Search for the Real Me by Paul FronczakTrue Identity: Cracking the Oldest Kidnapping Cold Case and Finding My Missing Twin by Paul FronczakNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

I sat with my anger long enough until she told me her real name was grief. -C.S. LewisJoan is a late-discovery donor-conceived individual. She never had any idea this was a possibility until her mother told her 5 years ago, before taking a DNA test. Joan's birth father is her mother's OB/GYN.Joan is searching for any other donor siblings she may have and can be reached via email: jaymarshnpe@gmail.comResources Mentioned:NPE Stories Episode 89 Jaime's Story 07/01/2021https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/npe-stories/id1464478802?i=1000527462864 NPE Stories Episode 64 Cassandra (Adams) 01/08/2021https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cassandras-story/id1464478802?i=1000504776203 NPE Stories Episode 53 Annette 10/24/2020https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/annettes-story/id1464478802?i=1000495952339Right to Know MPE Counseling Collective (directory)NPE* A STORY GUIDE FOR UNEXPECTED DNA DISCOVERIES by Leeanne R. HayDNA AngelsNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Mike wasn't ready to find out he had a sister through 23andMe. He hasn't told anyone in his raising family except for one conversation he had face-to-face with his mother. Mike is very cognizant of the impact his NPE may have on his family relationships. Mike can be reached via email mjamesp1989@yahoo.comResources Mentioned:Facebook Support Group (Private)DNA Identity Surprise and This NPE Lifeadmin Alesia Weiss NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Season 5 of NPE StoriesAmy has a double NPE story. She has just connected with her biological family in the last of couple years and has found that her paternal line carries a very serious gene mutation. Amy can be reached via email benakrn@yahoo.comNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories