NPE Stories Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:39:03 -0500 https://www.NPEstories.com en-us © 2026 NPE Stories yes 435754c3-0fb5-59c4-ba09-b519149b94c4 Lily Wood episodic false What if you found out your parent was not in fact your biological parent? 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story. What is an NPE? It is a term that stands for Not Parent Expected or Non Paternity Event. It is used for people who have found out the life changing news that their parent wasn’t their biological parent. Most likely through the advent of home DNA kits. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like. How they found out they were an NPE. And what their journey has been like since the day they found out. 

These stories are here for us to listen to and nod along with. Be a part of the story telling. If you are an NPE that would like to share your story email npestories@gmail.com. You do not have to give any identifying information. I’d like to hear from you. 

NPE Stories will be launching July 1st 2019. Come heal with us.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, Lily Wood https://storage.buzzsprout.com/slpfikkxn1ooyoql6xdmqvsqqu7r?.jpg NPE Stories https://www.NPEstories.com Lily Wood Alex's Story Alex's Story Alex Frantz shares the life-altering discovery of being donor-conceived, a revelation triggered by a holiday DNA kit. They describe the shock of realizing they attended high school with their half-siblings. Alex recounts forming a deep, "seamless" bond with their biological father and half-brother over a shared love for music.

Alex can be reached via instagram @bedhead_babe

Resources Mentioned:

Untangling Our Roots

Alex's Band: The Eye Traps Instagram @theeyetrapsband

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Alex Frantz shares the life-altering discovery of being donor-conceived, a revelation triggered by a holiday DNA kit. They describe the shock of realizing they attended high school with their half-siblings. Alex recounts forming a deep, "seamless" bond with their biological father and half-brother over a shared love for music.

Alex can be reached via instagram @bedhead_babe

Resources Mentioned:

Untangling Our Roots

Alex's Band: The Eye Traps Instagram @theeyetrapsband

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-18966200 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0500 2755 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, 23andme, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, half sibling, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing, donor conceived, sperm mixing, genetic mirroring, searc 7 237 full false Dawn M's Story Dawn M's Story Dawn grew up feeling a quiet sense that something didn’t quite fit, but it wasn’t until a search for her family’s past that everything she thought she knew began to shift. In this episode, she shares what it’s like to uncover the truth later in life—and how she’s finding her way forward, one piece at a time.

Dawn can be reached via email thebeginningnpe@gmail.com

Thank you to Dawn's daughter Olivia Hendrix for creating the newest NPE Stories podcast logo and graphics. Her art can be found @shop_94art on Instagram

Resources Mentioned:

GEDmatch

The Stranger in My Genes by Bill Griffeth

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Dawn grew up feeling a quiet sense that something didn’t quite fit, but it wasn’t until a search for her family’s past that everything she thought she knew began to shift. In this episode, she shares what it’s like to uncover the truth later in life—and how she’s finding her way forward, one piece at a time.

Dawn can be reached via email thebeginningnpe@gmail.com

Thank you to Dawn's daughter Olivia Hendrix for creating the newest NPE Stories podcast logo and graphics. Her art can be found @shop_94art on Instagram

Resources Mentioned:

GEDmatch

The Stranger in My Genes by Bill Griffeth

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-18875007 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0500 2596 NPE, DNA surprise, Ancestry, 23andMe, genealogy, paternity, misattributed parentage, family secrets, half sibling, affair, identity, late discovery, trauma, healing, counseling, faith 7 236 full false Molly's Story Molly's Story In this episode, Lily sits down with Molly, who shares the complex layers of being both an adoptee and an NPE within a small-town dynamic where the adults knew the truth long before she did. Molly opens up about the "fairytale" highs and devastating lows of a reunion that ultimately didn't last, and how she has utilized EMDR therapy and her faith to process the profound grief and shame of those experiences.

Resources Mentioned:

Untangling Our Roots Summit

Leslie Pate Mackinnon

EMDR Therapy

Husband, Father, Killer: The Alyssa Pladl Story | Lifetime

The Kiss: A Memoir by Kathryn Harrison



NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> In this episode, Lily sits down with Molly, who shares the complex layers of being both an adoptee and an NPE within a small-town dynamic where the adults knew the truth long before she did. Molly opens up about the "fairytale" highs and devastating lows of a reunion that ultimately didn't last, and how she has utilized EMDR therapy and her faith to process the profound grief and shame of those experiences.

Resources Mentioned:

Untangling Our Roots Summit

Leslie Pate Mackinnon

EMDR Therapy

Husband, Father, Killer: The Alyssa Pladl Story | Lifetime

The Kiss: A Memoir by Kathryn Harrison



NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-18761534 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0600 2175 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing, A 7 235 full false Stephanie's Story Stephanie's Story This episode follows Stephanie’s journey from a stable, loving childhood into a shocking DNA discovery after her dad’s death revealed he wasn’t her biological father. What starts with family secrets, an Ancestry test, and a stepmom’s cryptic comment turns into a whirlwind of answers — including identifying her biological father, discovering new siblings, and realizing her daughter was unknowingly friends with her first cousin. Stephanie shares the emotional fallout, identity shift, grief, and healing resources that helped her navigate life as an NPE. 

Stephanie can be reached via email walkers424@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:

Untangling our Roots Summit Mar 19-22, 2026 Atlanta

DNAngels No Cost Search Angel Services

Who Even Am I Anymore? A Process Journal by Eve Sturges 

Before You Go by Stephanie Walker

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> This episode follows Stephanie’s journey from a stable, loving childhood into a shocking DNA discovery after her dad’s death revealed he wasn’t her biological father. What starts with family secrets, an Ancestry test, and a stepmom’s cryptic comment turns into a whirlwind of answers — including identifying her biological father, discovering new siblings, and realizing her daughter was unknowingly friends with her first cousin. Stephanie shares the emotional fallout, identity shift, grief, and healing resources that helped her navigate life as an NPE. 

Stephanie can be reached via email walkers424@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:

Untangling our Roots Summit Mar 19-22, 2026 Atlanta

DNAngels No Cost Search Angel Services

Who Even Am I Anymore? A Process Journal by Eve Sturges 

Before You Go by Stephanie Walker

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Lily Wood Buzzsprout-18659198 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600 3092 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, AncestryDNA, family tree, paternity, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, half sibling, genealogy, family secrets, DNA Angels, adoption, grief, identity, healing 7 234 full false DJ's Story DJ's Story DJ grew up believing he knew exactly where he came from—named after his father, raised in a working-class family shaped by absence, anger, and long stretches of silence. From childhood jokes about not looking like his dad to being told his parents stayed together “for him,” this episode sits with the doubts he learned to carry without ever questioning out loud.

DJ can be found on social media: Facebook and Instagram @radiodjthedj

Resources Mentioned:

Untangling our Roots Summit Held in Atlanta Mar 19-22 2026

Thank you to Olivia Mesnard Hendrix for working on the new upcoming logo for NPE Stories. Her work can be found on Instagram @shop_94art  

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> DJ grew up believing he knew exactly where he came from—named after his father, raised in a working-class family shaped by absence, anger, and long stretches of silence. From childhood jokes about not looking like his dad to being told his parents stayed together “for him,” this episode sits with the doubts he learned to carry without ever questioning out loud.

DJ can be found on social media: Facebook and Instagram @radiodjthedj

Resources Mentioned:

Untangling our Roots Summit Held in Atlanta Mar 19-22 2026

Thank you to Olivia Mesnard Hendrix for working on the new upcoming logo for NPE Stories. Her work can be found on Instagram @shop_94art  

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-18510493 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0600 4192 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 7 233 full false Stacy's Story Stacy's Story In this deeply personal conversation (and crossover episode), Stacy opens up about discovering she’s a double NPE, confronting painful family truths, and grieving a father she never had the chance to know. She reflects on healing, chosen family, and how community, therapy, and self-compassion helped her rebuild her sense of identity.

Stacy is the host of Mothers, Lies, and DNA Surprises and recently recorded Lily's Story on her podcast.  

Stacy can be reached on Facebook Stacy Porter Williams, or her email sandkey06@gmail.com


Resources Mentioned:

Hiraeth Hope & Healing Retreats

Stacy's podcast Mothers, Lies, and DNA Surprises

Togetherness Heals NPE private group on Facebook

Book: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> In this deeply personal conversation (and crossover episode), Stacy opens up about discovering she’s a double NPE, confronting painful family truths, and grieving a father she never had the chance to know. She reflects on healing, chosen family, and how community, therapy, and self-compassion helped her rebuild her sense of identity.

Stacy is the host of Mothers, Lies, and DNA Surprises and recently recorded Lily's Story on her podcast.  

Stacy can be reached on Facebook Stacy Porter Williams, or her email sandkey06@gmail.com


Resources Mentioned:

Hiraeth Hope & Healing Retreats

Stacy's podcast Mothers, Lies, and DNA Surprises

Togetherness Heals NPE private group on Facebook

Book: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-18402274 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0600 3181 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, 23andMe, genealogy, family tree, paternity, not parent expected, non-paternity event, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, half sibling, genetic triangulation, double NPE, family secrets, late discovery 7 232 full false Constance's Story Constance's Story Constance grew up believing she shared the same father as her siblings, though she always sensed something was off. Decades later, an AncestryDNA test and unexpected messages from strangers unraveled the truth—leading her to her biological father living just 20 minutes away. Their emotional first meeting, the highs and lows of building a relationship at midlife, and Constance’s journey toward grace, understanding, and identity make this a deeply meaningful NPE story.

Constance can be reached via email constancethenpe@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Constance grew up believing she shared the same father as her siblings, though she always sensed something was off. Decades later, an AncestryDNA test and unexpected messages from strangers unraveled the truth—leading her to her biological father living just 20 minutes away. Their emotional first meeting, the highs and lows of building a relationship at midlife, and Constance’s journey toward grace, understanding, and identity make this a deeply meaningful NPE story.

Constance can be reached via email constancethenpe@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-18356874 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0600 2211 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 7 231 full false Krissy's Story Krissy's Story Krissy shares her decades-long journey from an offhand comment in her teens to the life-changing discovery that she is an NPE, uncovering hidden family truths on both her maternal and paternal sides.

She can be reached via email sweetalizady@aol.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Krissy shares her decades-long journey from an offhand comment in her teens to the life-changing discovery that she is an NPE, uncovering hidden family truths on both her maternal and paternal sides.

She can be reached via email sweetalizady@aol.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Lily Wood Buzzsprout-18288501 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600 2012 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event 7 230 full false Traci Grant's Story Traci Grant's Story In this episode, Traci Grant shares her profound NPE journey, uncovering a hidden truth about her biological father after a lifetime of painful family dynamics and secrecy. 

Traci can be reached at tracigrant.com or traciygrant630@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:

After the Rotting by Traci Grant

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> In this episode, Traci Grant shares her profound NPE journey, uncovering a hidden truth about her biological father after a lifetime of painful family dynamics and secrecy. 

Traci can be reached at tracigrant.com or traciygrant630@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:

After the Rotting by Traci Grant

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-18268424 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0600 3086 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 7 229 full false Amy W's Story Amy W's Story Amy’s discovery about her origins reshaped everything she thought she knew about her life and family. This conversation stayed with me long after recording—it’s one of those stories that quietly breaks your heart while reminding you what healing can look like.

Amy can be reached via email amyr200015@yahoo.com

Resources Mentioned:

Some NPE groups on facebook 

MPE Life: DNA Surprise, NPE, Adoptee, & Donor Conceived (DCP) RTK Support

https://www.facebook.com/groups/mpelife


Togetherness Heals ~ NPE Only on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/611030509748927

Hiraeth Hope and Healing (retreats for NPEs)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/456700751111085


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Amy’s discovery about her origins reshaped everything she thought she knew about her life and family. This conversation stayed with me long after recording—it’s one of those stories that quietly breaks your heart while reminding you what healing can look like.

Amy can be reached via email amyr200015@yahoo.com

Resources Mentioned:

Some NPE groups on facebook 

MPE Life: DNA Surprise, NPE, Adoptee, & Donor Conceived (DCP) RTK Support

https://www.facebook.com/groups/mpelife


Togetherness Heals ~ NPE Only on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/611030509748927

Hiraeth Hope and Healing (retreats for NPEs)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/456700751111085


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Lily Wood Buzzsprout-18172137 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0600 3183 NPE, DNA surprise, not parent expected, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, genealogy, Ancestry, 23andMe, family tree, genetic triangulation, MPE, DNA, healing, identity, family reunion, hidden parentage, 7 228 full true William's Story William's Story After a tumultuous childhood, William built a happy life as a chef, husband, and father—until a DNA test revealed a hidden truth about his identity. His discovery led him to a new family, a shared passion, and a journey of forgiveness and healing. In this episode, William reflects on breaking cycles of pain and finding connection through truth.

William can be reached via facebook or email waperance@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:

Dani Shapiro's Inheritance 

William Aperance's A Life Half Told: Unraveling my life's story through DNA

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> After a tumultuous childhood, William built a happy life as a chef, husband, and father—until a DNA test revealed a hidden truth about his identity. His discovery led him to a new family, a shared passion, and a journey of forgiveness and healing. In this episode, William reflects on breaking cycles of pain and finding connection through truth.

William can be reached via facebook or email waperance@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:

Dani Shapiro's Inheritance 

William Aperance's A Life Half Told: Unraveling my life's story through DNA

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Lily Wood Buzzsprout-18133230 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600 2394 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 7 227 full false Pat's Story Pat's Story When Pat took a DNA test to ease her brother’s doubts, she never imagined it would upend everything she thought she knew about her family. What followed was a story of shock, grief, forgiveness, and the quiet strength it takes to rebuild your identity after discovering a hidden truth.

Pat can be reached via email patmcd1974@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> When Pat took a DNA test to ease her brother’s doubts, she never imagined it would upend everything she thought she knew about her family. What followed was a story of shock, grief, forgiveness, and the quiet strength it takes to rebuild your identity after discovering a hidden truth.

Pat can be reached via email patmcd1974@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-18011601 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0500 2035 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe 7 226 full false Gina H's Story Gina H's Story After taking a DNA test to support her granddaughter’s school project, Gina discovered a life-changing truth: the man who raised her wasn’t her biological father. In this episode, Gina shares her journey through not one but two NPE revelations, finding—and then losing—new family, and ultimately building meaningful connections with previously unknown siblings. 

Gina H can be reached via email gmhpkr@aol.com

Resources Mentioned:

Unearthing by Kyo Maclear

DNAngels 

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> After taking a DNA test to support her granddaughter’s school project, Gina discovered a life-changing truth: the man who raised her wasn’t her biological father. In this episode, Gina shares her journey through not one but two NPE revelations, finding—and then losing—new family, and ultimately building meaningful connections with previously unknown siblings. 

Gina H can be reached via email gmhpkr@aol.com

Resources Mentioned:

Unearthing by Kyo Maclear

DNAngels 

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-17971935 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500 2450 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 7 225 full false Lisa F's Story Lisa F's Story Lisa F. grew up in what seemed like the perfect family in a small Oklahoma town—until a DNA test revealed a shocking truth about her biological father. In this episode, she shares the journey of piecing together family secrets, confronting long-held assumptions, and finding unexpected connections with new relatives. Her story is both heartbreaking and hopeful, showing how identity and belonging can be reshaped in unexpected ways.

Please leave a rating or review for NPE Stories.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Lisa F. grew up in what seemed like the perfect family in a small Oklahoma town—until a DNA test revealed a shocking truth about her biological father. In this episode, she shares the journey of piecing together family secrets, confronting long-held assumptions, and finding unexpected connections with new relatives. Her story is both heartbreaking and hopeful, showing how identity and belonging can be reshaped in unexpected ways.

Please leave a rating or review for NPE Stories.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Lily Wood Buzzsprout-17885154 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2660 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing 7 224 full false Lori's Story Lori's Story In this episode, Lori shares her journey of discovering she was donor conceived after taking a DNA test meant to be a distraction during a difficult time. What began as curiosity about her heritage unraveled decades of family secrets, uncovered hidden siblings, and raised urgent questions about medical history and identity. Lori speaks candidly about the impact on her relationships, the search for truth, and her commitment to breaking cycles of secrecy for future generations.

Lori can be reached on Instagram @journe2me

https://www.instagram.com/journe2me?igsh=MXIwcWw5dmF1bXl1dg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Resources Mentioned:

Richard Wenzel's ongoing Family Medical History project email npeadvocate@gmail.com

NPEN link:

https://nursingfornpes.com/

Hiraeth Hope & Healing:

https://www.hiraethhopeandhealing.com/

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> In this episode, Lori shares her journey of discovering she was donor conceived after taking a DNA test meant to be a distraction during a difficult time. What began as curiosity about her heritage unraveled decades of family secrets, uncovered hidden siblings, and raised urgent questions about medical history and identity. Lori speaks candidly about the impact on her relationships, the search for truth, and her commitment to breaking cycles of secrecy for future generations.

Lori can be reached on Instagram @journe2me

https://www.instagram.com/journe2me?igsh=MXIwcWw5dmF1bXl1dg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Resources Mentioned:

Richard Wenzel's ongoing Family Medical History project email npeadvocate@gmail.com

NPEN link:

https://nursingfornpes.com/

Hiraeth Hope & Healing:

https://www.hiraethhopeandhealing.com/

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-17831629 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0500 3811 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event 7 223 full false Rebecca's Story Rebecca's Story Rebecca grew up without the steady presence of a father, carrying unanswered questions into adulthood. When a DNA test opened unexpected doors, she discovered family connections that had been close by all along — in ways she never could have imagined.

Resources Mentioned:

DNA Surprises with Alexis Hourselt

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Rebecca grew up without the steady presence of a father, carrying unanswered questions into adulthood. When a DNA test opened unexpected doors, she discovered family connections that had been close by all along — in ways she never could have imagined.

Resources Mentioned:

DNA Surprises with Alexis Hourselt

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-17793307 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0500 3040 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 7 222 full false Lizette's Story Lizette's Story We kick off Season 7 with a warm welcome to new listeners and a bit of housekeeping before diving into this week’s story.

Our guest, Liz, grew up surrounded by confusion—her various IDs and birth certificates carried different names and birthdates, leaving her with more questions than answers. Discovering she is an NPE helped bring clarity, and since then she’s begun building relationships with some of her family members. While those connections are slowly unfolding, she has not yet met her biological father.

Liz can be reached via email lizette.rmc@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:

Right To Know

Untangling Our Roots Summit

Severance Magazine

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> We kick off Season 7 with a warm welcome to new listeners and a bit of housekeeping before diving into this week’s story.

Our guest, Liz, grew up surrounded by confusion—her various IDs and birth certificates carried different names and birthdates, leaving her with more questions than answers. Discovering she is an NPE helped bring clarity, and since then she’s begun building relationships with some of her family members. While those connections are slowly unfolding, she has not yet met her biological father.

Liz can be reached via email lizette.rmc@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:

Right To Know

Untangling Our Roots Summit

Severance Magazine

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-17747131 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3579 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe 7 221 full false Did Not Anticipate Did Not Anticipate In this powerful Season 6 finale, author J. Steven Osborne shares his remarkable DNA surprise journey—from a casual ancestry test to discovering he was not biologically related to the father he adored. What began as a search for Native American heritage unraveled decades of hidden family truths, emotional trauma, and unexpected healing. With humor, honesty, and raw vulnerability, Steve recounts how love, support, and forgiveness helped him rebuild his identity and redefine the meaning of family. His story, as told in DNA – Did Not Anticipate, is one of shock, resilience, and the life-changing power of truth.

NPE Stories will return in August 2025 for Season 7.

Resources Mentioned:

Webpage: www.DNADidNotAnticipate.com

Amazon Book Link: https://tinyurl.com/wswyx3xv

Both Sides Now Video:   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SuaDsq3K2x2AlaUbAIN1huH2B6Ht4lie/view?usp=drive_link

Email: jsosborne81@gmail.com


JSO's Facebook: DNA - Did Not Anticipate
Becky's Facebook: Becky Brower Osborne
X: @DNAOrphan
LinkedIn: J-Steven-Osborne

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> In this powerful Season 6 finale, author J. Steven Osborne shares his remarkable DNA surprise journey—from a casual ancestry test to discovering he was not biologically related to the father he adored. What began as a search for Native American heritage unraveled decades of hidden family truths, emotional trauma, and unexpected healing. With humor, honesty, and raw vulnerability, Steve recounts how love, support, and forgiveness helped him rebuild his identity and redefine the meaning of family. His story, as told in DNA – Did Not Anticipate, is one of shock, resilience, and the life-changing power of truth.

NPE Stories will return in August 2025 for Season 7.

Resources Mentioned:

Webpage: www.DNADidNotAnticipate.com

Amazon Book Link: https://tinyurl.com/wswyx3xv

Both Sides Now Video:   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SuaDsq3K2x2AlaUbAIN1huH2B6Ht4lie/view?usp=drive_link

Email: jsosborne81@gmail.com


JSO's Facebook: DNA - Did Not Anticipate
Becky's Facebook: Becky Brower Osborne
X: @DNAOrphan
LinkedIn: J-Steven-Osborne

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]]> Lily Wood Buzzsprout-17341184 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 22:00:00 -0500 3242 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, 6 220 full true Deb's Story Deb's Story 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.com


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]]> 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.com


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]]> Lily Wood Buzzsprout-17162827 Wed, 14 May 2025 13:00:00 -0500 2697 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 6 219 full false Rashanda's Story Rashanda's Story 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.com

Resources Mentioned:

DNAngels

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]]> 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.com

Resources Mentioned:

DNAngels

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Lily Wood Buzzsprout-17093498 Sun, 04 May 2025 16:00:00 -0500 2741 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 6 218 full false Annette's Story: Living Into the Truth Annette's Story: Living Into the Truth 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 truth

Annette's memoir is called Living Into the Truth. You can learn more about Annette and her story at the following links:

annettemarquis.com

wordswomenpress.com

Resources Mentioned:

Untangling Our Roots Summit

High Conflict Institute

It's All Your Fault! Podcast

Right to Know

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NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> 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 truth

Annette's memoir is called Living Into the Truth. You can learn more about Annette and her story at the following links:

annettemarquis.com

wordswomenpress.com

Resources Mentioned:

Untangling Our Roots Summit

High Conflict Institute

It's All Your Fault! Podcast

Right to Know

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-17010141 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0500 3472 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing 6 217 full false Melanie Dawn's Story Melanie Dawn's Story 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.com

Resources Mentioned:

Linked here is Melanie's warm letter to her BF 

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]]> 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.com

Resources Mentioned:

Linked here is Melanie's warm letter to her BF 

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Buzzsprout-16962794 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0500 4168 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe 6 216 full false Devorah's Story about Taken From The Cradle Devorah's Story about Taken From The Cradle 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.com

Resources Mentioned:

Taken From The Cradle: Unveiling a Black-Market Baby Ring; Conquering Walls to Unearth the Truth 

by Devorah Lee

Taken From The Cradle Website

Fraud in the Courts 

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> 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.com

Resources Mentioned:

Taken From The Cradle: Unveiling a Black-Market Baby Ring; Conquering Walls to Unearth the Truth 

by Devorah Lee

Taken From The Cradle Website

Fraud in the Courts 

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Buzzsprout-16818215 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0500 2474 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, LDA, late discovery adoptee, mpe 6 215 full false Lauren's Story - Five Years Later Lauren's Story - Five Years Later 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.com

To hear Lauren's origin story Episode 28 of NPE Stories listen here.

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]]> 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.com

To hear Lauren's origin story Episode 28 of NPE Stories listen here.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Lily Wood Buzzsprout-16751624 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0600 4204 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event 6 214 full false DNA Speaks the Truth, But Your Doctor May Not DNA Speaks the Truth, But Your Doctor May Not Episode 213: Challenging Medical Guidelines on Misattributed Paternity

In 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 Guide

Who 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 Stories

Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges

Misattributed paternity discovery: A critique of medical organizations’ recommendations

by Richard Wenzel, Gina Daniel, Jodi Girard, Lily Wood, and Eve Sturges

ASHG

Our Father on Netflix

The Little Dark One: A True Story of Switched at Birth

by Shirley Munoz Newsom

Uprooted: Family Trauma, Unknown Origins, and the Secretive History of Artificial Insemination

by Peter J. Boni

Comments and Questions can be emailed to npeadvocate@gmail.com 


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]]> Episode 213: Challenging Medical Guidelines on Misattributed Paternity

In 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 Guide

Who 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 Stories

Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges

Misattributed paternity discovery: A critique of medical organizations’ recommendations

by Richard Wenzel, Gina Daniel, Jodi Girard, Lily Wood, and Eve Sturges

ASHG

Our Father on Netflix

The Little Dark One: A True Story of Switched at Birth

by Shirley Munoz Newsom

Uprooted: Family Trauma, Unknown Origins, and the Secretive History of Artificial Insemination

by Peter J. Boni

Comments and Questions can be emailed to npeadvocate@gmail.com 


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]]> Buzzsprout-16646032 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:00:00 -0600 4975 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetics, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event 6 213 full false Amy S's Story Amy S's Story 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.net

Resources Mentioned:

Lily Wood: NPE Stories Special Crossover Episode on Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges 

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> 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.net

Resources Mentioned:

Lily Wood: NPE Stories Special Crossover Episode on Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges 

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-16570197 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0600 3361 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, 6 212 full false Jennifer Ruiz's Story Jennifer Ruiz's Story Jennifer is a first generation Colombian-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.com

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]]> Jennifer is a first generation Colombian-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.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Buzzsprout-16519888 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0600 3300 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 6 211 full false Julie S's Story Julie S's Story 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 @katmondieu

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]]> 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 @katmondieu

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]]> Lily Wood Buzzsprout-16470875 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0600 2423 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 6 210 full false Bill's Story Bill's Story 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. 

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]]> 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. 

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]]> Lily Wood Buzzsprout-16400463 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:00:00 -0600 2046 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 6 209 full false Robin Schepper’s Story Robin Schepper’s Story 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=100086576767741

or on Instagram @robinschepper

Resources Mentioned:

Thank you to the Patreons of the NPE Stories Podcast 🧡

Finding My Way: A Memoir of Family, Identity, and Political Ambition by Robin F. Schepper


NPE Stories Patreon

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]]> 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=100086576767741

or on Instagram @robinschepper

Resources Mentioned:

Thank you to the Patreons of the NPE Stories Podcast 🧡

Finding My Way: A Memoir of Family, Identity, and Political Ambition by Robin F. Schepper


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Buzzsprout-16317898 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0600 2585 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing 6 208 full false David's Story David's Story 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.com


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]]> 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.com


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Lily Wood Buzzsprout-16291094 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0600 2501 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe 6 207 full false Heather Venceil's Story Heather Venceil's Story 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.com

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]]> 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.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Lily Wood Buzzsprout-16135175 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0600 3477 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event 6 206 full false Gigi's Story Gigi's Story 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.com


Resources 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 Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> 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.com


Resources 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 Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Buzzsprout-16073959 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:00:00 -0600 3138 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, 6 205 full false Stella's Story Stella's Story 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.

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]]> 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 Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-16020152 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500 3621 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, mur 6 204 full false Caroline Sorg's Story Caroline Sorg's Story 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 Champion

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]]> 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 Champion

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Buzzsprout-15957559 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 20:00:00 -0500 3025 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 6 203 full false Bertrice's Story Bertrice's Story 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. 

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]]> 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 Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Lily Wood Buzzsprout-15874042 Sat, 05 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0500 1539 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing 6 202 full false Nicole's Story Nicole's Story 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.com

Resources Mentioned:
DNA Painter

Who Even Am I Anymore: A Process Journal For the Adoptee, Late Discovery Adoptee, Donor Conceived, NPE, and MPE Community 

a process journal by Eve Sturges



NPE* A story guide for unexpected DNA discoveries: (*a non-paternity event - when 'Dad' is not your biological father)

by Leeanne R Hay 



NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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.com

Resources Mentioned:
DNA Painter

Who Even Am I Anymore: A Process Journal For the Adoptee, Late Discovery Adoptee, Donor Conceived, NPE, and MPE Community 

a process journal by Eve Sturges



NPE* A story guide for unexpected DNA discoveries: (*a non-paternity event - when 'Dad' is not your biological father)

by Leeanne R Hay 



NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-15813534 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0500 2984 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 6 201 full false Lauren LoGiudice's Story Lauren LoGiudice's Story 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.com
Lauren's Podcast Misfits Makin' It

Resources Mentioned:
Untangling Our Roots

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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.com
Lauren's Podcast Misfits Makin' It

Resources Mentioned:
Untangling Our Roots

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Lauren LoGiudice Buzzsprout-15235272 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0500 2334 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, dcp 5 200 full true Shirley's Story Shirley's Story 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.com
Instagram: shirleymunoznewson_author
Facebook: shirleymunoznewson.com


Resources Mentioned:
Untangling Our Roots
Don Anderson's Missing Pieces - NPE Life
The Little Dark One: A True Story of Switched at Birth by Shirley Munoz-Newson

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> 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.com
Instagram: shirleymunoznewson_author
Facebook: shirleymunoznewson.com


Resources Mentioned:
Untangling Our Roots
Don Anderson's Missing Pieces - NPE Life
The Little Dark One: A True Story of Switched at Birth by Shirley Munoz-Newson

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-15178479 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0500 2486 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, swi 5 199 full false Shelly Lee's Story Shelly Lee's Story 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.com

Resources Mentioned:
Untangling Our Roots
Lauren LoGiudice
Don Anderson's Missing Pieces - NPE Life
Hiraeth Hope & Healing Retreats

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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.com

Resources Mentioned:
Untangling Our Roots
Lauren LoGiudice
Don Anderson's Missing Pieces - NPE Life
Hiraeth Hope & Healing Retreats

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-15109211 Fri, 24 May 2024 14:00:00 -0500 2348 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe 5 198 full true Kris's Story Kris's Story 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.com

Resources Mentioned:
Untangling Our Roots Summit
High Conflict Institute
Hiraeth Hope & Healing
Eve Sturges

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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.com

Resources Mentioned:
Untangling Our Roots Summit
High Conflict Institute
Hiraeth Hope & Healing
Eve Sturges

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Kris Buzzsprout-15021513 Sat, 11 May 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1930 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event 5 197 full false Lily and others at Untangling our Roots 2024 Lily and others at Untangling our Roots 2024 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:

  1. Lora Alegria
  2. Pam Collins
  3. Alicia Williams
  4. Kelly
  5. Justin
  6. Richard Wenzel
  7. Diana
  8. Denise
  9. Unknown (Take us back to yesterday -poem)
  10. Gigi


Untangling our Roots Summit

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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:

  1. Lora Alegria
  2. Pam Collins
  3. Alicia Williams
  4. Kelly
  5. Justin
  6. Richard Wenzel
  7. Diana
  8. Denise
  9. Unknown (Take us back to yesterday -poem)
  10. Gigi


Untangling our Roots Summit

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Lily Wood Buzzsprout-15000525 Thu, 02 May 2024 20:00:00 -0500 2478 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, 5 196 full false Eve and others at Untangling Our Roots 2024 Eve and others at Untangling Our Roots 2024 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:

  1. Leif Whalen
  2. Alicia Williams
  3. Jenny
  4. Amy
  5. Terry Champion
  6. Don Anderson
  7. Dave Treadway
  8. Amy  

 

Untangling our Roots Summit

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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:

  1. Leif Whalen
  2. Alicia Williams
  3. Jenny
  4. Amy
  5. Terry Champion
  6. Don Anderson
  7. Dave Treadway
  8. Amy  

 

Untangling our Roots Summit

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Lily Wood Buzzsprout-15000496 Thu, 02 May 2024 19:00:00 -0500 2356 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 5 195 full false Margo's Story Margo's Story 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 Reilly

Upcoming Memoir due out summer 2024: When you Shake the Family Tree by Margo Reilly

Who Even Am I Anymore: A Process Journal by Eve Sturges

Jill Krzyzanowicz's website
justbeingjill.com

IG Handle @justbeingjill

Margo Reilly's Facebook page


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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 Reilly

Upcoming Memoir due out summer 2024: When you Shake the Family Tree by Margo Reilly

Who Even Am I Anymore: A Process Journal by Eve Sturges

Jill Krzyzanowicz's website
justbeingjill.com

IG Handle @justbeingjill

Margo Reilly's Facebook page


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-14871606 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 22:00:00 -0500 2844 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 5 194 full false Terra's Story Terra's Story 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 Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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 Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-14821662 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0500 2969 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing 5 193 full true Dorene's Story Dorene's Story 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.com

Resources Mentioned:

Tickets available for the Untangling our Roots Summit Apr 25-28, 2024 in Denver, CO

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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.com

Resources Mentioned:

Tickets available for the Untangling our Roots Summit Apr 25-28, 2024 in Denver, CO

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-14789316 Sat, 30 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0500 2663 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 5 192 full false Laura H's Story Laura H's Story 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, CO


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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, CO


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Lily Wood Buzzsprout-14740639 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:00:00 -0500 2872 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe 5 191 full false KaSheena's Story KaSheena's Story 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, CO


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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, CO


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-14679138 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500 3208 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event 5 190 full false Sue's Story Sue's Story 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, CO

NPE Stories now has a new $3 donation tier on Patreon

Sue can be reached via email suzanwalker57@hotmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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, CO

NPE Stories now has a new $3 donation tier on Patreon

Sue can be reached via email suzanwalker57@hotmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-14602081 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0600 2859 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, aff 5 189 full false Devin's Story Devin's Story 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_227

Resources Mentioned:

Devin has shared his story previously on DNA Surprises


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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_227

Resources Mentioned:

Devin has shared his story previously on DNA Surprises


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-14519829 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0600 2683 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, 5 188 full true AJ's Story AJ's Story 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.com

Resources Mentioned:

Missing Pieces - NPE Life host Don Anderson Episode S2 E12 Bro-mance

Norwood Free Methodist Church
https://www.facebook.com/norwoodfmc

https://www.youtube.com/@norwoodfreemethodistchurch9828

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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.com

Resources Mentioned:

Missing Pieces - NPE Life host Don Anderson Episode S2 E12 Bro-mance

Norwood Free Methodist Church
https://www.facebook.com/norwoodfmc

https://www.youtube.com/@norwoodfreemethodistchurch9828

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-14436323 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0600 4080 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, pas 5 187 full true Bob M's Story Bob M's Story Raised just outside of 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, CO

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Raised just outside of 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, CO

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Lily Wood Buzzsprout-14393836 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0600 3034 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ash 5 186 full true Sharilyn's Story Sharilyn's Story 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.com

Resources Mentioned:

Severange Magazine

Missing Pieces - NPE Life hosted by Don Anderson 

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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.com

Resources Mentioned:

Severange Magazine

Missing Pieces - NPE Life hosted by Don Anderson 

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-14304025 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0600 2903 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing 5 184 full true Jess's Story Jess's Story 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.com

Resources:
Grief Class and the 5 stages of grief

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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.com

Resources:
Grief Class and the 5 stages of grief

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-14227195 Sun, 31 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0600 2004 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing 5 183 full false Aly's Story Aly's Story 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 Copeland
on Instagram @Alytowel
email alysonmnowell@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:
Aly discusses an NPE millenial subgroup which can be reached after joining the private DNA NPE Friends group on facebook. 

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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 Copeland
on Instagram @Alytowel
email alysonmnowell@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:
Aly discusses an NPE millenial subgroup which can be reached after joining the private DNA NPE Friends group on facebook. 

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-14161711 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0600 2917 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 5 182 full false Jacoba Ballard's Story from Netflix's Our Father Jacoba Ballard's Story from Netflix's Our Father 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 Netflix

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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 Netflix

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Jacoba Ballard from Netflix's Our Father Buzzsprout-14103429 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0600 3352 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fer 5 181 full true Reggie's Story Reggie's Story 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.com

Resources Mentioned:
Wilmington's Lie, by David Zucchino: https://groveatlantic.com/book/wilmingtons-lie/

Reggie's blog: https://reggieshuford.medium.com

Reggie's blog about his ancestry discovery: https://reggieshuford.medium.com/father-figure-my-journey-to-find-my-biological-father-ad7846809d9b

The story about Reggie's friend Sam: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/09/us/politics/son-finds-father-sam-anthony.html

The 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/9780593230572

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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.com

Resources Mentioned:
Wilmington's Lie, by David Zucchino: https://groveatlantic.com/book/wilmingtons-lie/

Reggie's blog: https://reggieshuford.medium.com

Reggie's blog about his ancestry discovery: https://reggieshuford.medium.com/father-figure-my-journey-to-find-my-biological-father-ad7846809d9b

The story about Reggie's friend Sam: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/09/us/politics/son-finds-father-sam-anthony.html

The 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/9780593230572

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-13962698 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0600 2949 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event 5 180 full false Caroline's Story Caroline's Story 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 Episode
Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges Caroline's Story

DNA Angels
newspapers.com
Archives of University Nevada Las Vegas
Death Certificates
Find A Grave
Obituaries



NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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 Episode
Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges Caroline's Story

DNA Angels
newspapers.com
Archives of University Nevada Las Vegas
Death Certificates
Find A Grave
Obituaries



NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-13898913 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0600 2507 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe 5 179 full false Kim M's Story Kim M's Story 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.com
FB or IG @kimberlygravesmatthes

Resources Mentioned:

newspapers.com

DNA Centimorgan Chart


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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.com
FB or IG @kimberlygravesmatthes

Resources Mentioned:

newspapers.com

DNA Centimorgan Chart


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Kim M Buzzsprout-13869690 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500 2034 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, 5 178 full false Alexis's Story Alexis's Story 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.com
IG @dnasurprises
TikTok @dnasurprises 

Untangling our Roots Summit for NPEs and those affected by Adoption

DNA Surprises podcast with Alexis Hourselt

DNA Surprise Retreats the next retreat is scheduled for Sept 19-22nd, 2024 in Phoenix

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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.com
IG @dnasurprises
TikTok @dnasurprises 

Untangling our Roots Summit for NPEs and those affected by Adoption

DNA Surprises podcast with Alexis Hourselt

DNA Surprise Retreats the next retreat is scheduled for Sept 19-22nd, 2024 in Phoenix

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-13810861 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 23:00:00 -0500 2896 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, eth 5 177 full false Ridg's Story Ridg's Story 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 2024

NAAP: National Association of Adoptees and Parents

Father Unknown film by David Quint

Six Word Adoption Memoirs

Original - https://vimeo.com/161846105

Barbara R  short - https://vimeo.com/223665396

Somatic Therapy

Celia Center Adoption Constellation  

IFS

Unraveling Adoption: Healing Adoption Trauma Through Alternative Therapies with Ridghaus Ep. 113

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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 2024

NAAP: National Association of Adoptees and Parents

Father Unknown film by David Quint

Six Word Adoption Memoirs

Original - https://vimeo.com/161846105

Barbara R  short - https://vimeo.com/223665396

Somatic Therapy

Celia Center Adoption Constellation  

IFS

Unraveling Adoption: Healing Adoption Trauma Through Alternative Therapies with Ridghaus Ep. 113

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-13772213 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0500 3548 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ado 5 176 full false Marcie Keithley's Adoption Story Marcie Keithley's Adoption Story 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.com

Resources Mentioned:

NAAP: National Association of Adoptees and Parents

NAAP Adoption Happy Hour; 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month

Untangling our Roots Summit Denver, CO April 25-28 2024

The Shoebox Effect: Transforming Pain Into Fortitude and Purpose by Marcie Keithley

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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.com

Resources Mentioned:

NAAP: National Association of Adoptees and Parents

NAAP Adoption Happy Hour; 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month

Untangling our Roots Summit Denver, CO April 25-28 2024

The Shoebox Effect: Transforming Pain Into Fortitude and Purpose by Marcie Keithley

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Marcie Keithley Buzzsprout-13734424 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -0500 2321 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ado 5 175 full false Kellie's Story Kellie's Story 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.com

Resources 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 Anderson

Hiraeth Hope & Healing Retreats 

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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.com

Resources 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 Anderson

Hiraeth Hope & Healing Retreats 

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-13645040 Sat, 23 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0500 3050 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, aff 5 174 full false Dr. Price's Story Dr. Price's Story 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:

DNAngels

Spark the Heart: Engineering Empathy in Your Organization by Dr. Nicole Price

The Holy Educated Mother Fucker: A Filter-Free Guide to Getting Through the Unthinkable by Dr. Nicole Price





NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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:

DNAngels

Spark the Heart: Engineering Empathy in Your Organization by Dr. Nicole Price

The Holy Educated Mother Fucker: A Filter-Free Guide to Getting Through the Unthinkable by Dr. Nicole Price





NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Dr. Nicole Price Buzzsprout-13560879 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500 2475 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, emp 5 173 full true Paul/Jack's Story Paul/Jack's Story 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:
NAAP
Right to Know
The Lost Sons available on Discovery +
Who is Paul Fronczak Facebook Page
Cece Moore Genetic Genealogist
NCMEC
Fronczakfiles.com
Books:
The Foundling: The True Story of a Kidnapping, a Family Secret, and my Search for the Real Me by Paul Fronczak
True Identity: Cracking the Oldest Kidnapping Cold Case and Finding My Missing Twin by Paul Fronczak

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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:
NAAP
Right to Know
The Lost Sons available on Discovery +
Who is Paul Fronczak Facebook Page
Cece Moore Genetic Genealogist
NCMEC
Fronczakfiles.com
Books:
The Foundling: The True Story of a Kidnapping, a Family Secret, and my Search for the Real Me by Paul Fronczak
True Identity: Cracking the Oldest Kidnapping Cold Case and Finding My Missing Twin by Paul Fronczak

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Lily Wood Buzzsprout-13471309 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0500 2914 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, kid 5 172 full true Joan's Story Joan's Story I sat with my anger long enough until she told me her real name was grief.
-C.S. Lewis

Joan 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.com

Resources Mentioned:
NPE Stories Episode 89 Jaime’s Story 07/01/2021

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/npe-stories/id1464478802?i=1000527462864

 

NPE Stories Episode 64 Cassandra (Adams) 01/08/2021

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cassandras-story/id1464478802?i=1000504776203

 

NPE Stories Episode 53 Annette 10/24/2020

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/annettes-story/id1464478802?i=1000495952339

Right to Know MPE Counseling Collective (directory)

NPE* A STORY GUIDE FOR UNEXPECTED DNA DISCOVERIES by Leeanne R. Hay

DNA Angels

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> I sat with my anger long enough until she told me her real name was grief.
-C.S. Lewis

Joan 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.com

Resources Mentioned:
NPE Stories Episode 89 Jaime’s Story 07/01/2021

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/npe-stories/id1464478802?i=1000527462864

 

NPE Stories Episode 64 Cassandra (Adams) 01/08/2021

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cassandras-story/id1464478802?i=1000504776203

 

NPE Stories Episode 53 Annette 10/24/2020

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/annettes-story/id1464478802?i=1000495952339

Right to Know MPE Counseling Collective (directory)

NPE* A STORY GUIDE FOR UNEXPECTED DNA DISCOVERIES by Leeanne R. Hay

DNA Angels

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-13447773 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0500 3883 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, don 5 171 full false Mike's Story Mike's Story 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.com

Resources Mentioned:
Facebook Support Group (Private)
DNA Identity Surprise and This NPE Life
admin Alesia Weiss 

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://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.com

Resources Mentioned:
Facebook Support Group (Private)
DNA Identity Surprise and This NPE Life
admin Alesia Weiss 

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Mike Buzzsprout-13400457 Sun, 13 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0500 2906 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 5 170 full false Amy's Story Amy's Story Season 5 of NPE Stories

Amy 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.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Season 5 of NPE Stories

Amy 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.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Amy Buzzsprout-13359975 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:00:00 -0500 2869 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing 5 169 full false Christy's Story Christy's Story Christy was unable to tell anyone she was an NPE the first year after discovery, even her own siblings, because she feared for her mother's physical safety.

Christy can be reached via her email at christy_felix@yahoo.com

Resources Mentioned:

Private NPE Facebook Group NPE Only After the Discovery

Leeanne R. Hay's book: NPE* A Story Guide For Unexpected DNA Discoveries

Podcasts:
Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges
Missing Pieces NPE Life with Don Anderson


Ep. 25 Season 3 Duck Tales (finale) on Disney, good NPE episode children

Right to Know Mentorship and Assistance Request
 



NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Christy was unable to tell anyone she was an NPE the first year after discovery, even her own siblings, because she feared for her mother's physical safety.

Christy can be reached via her email at christy_felix@yahoo.com

Resources Mentioned:

Private NPE Facebook Group NPE Only After the Discovery

Leeanne R. Hay's book: NPE* A Story Guide For Unexpected DNA Discoveries

Podcasts:
Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges
Missing Pieces NPE Life with Don Anderson


Ep. 25 Season 3 Duck Tales (finale) on Disney, good NPE episode children

Right to Know Mentorship and Assistance Request
 



NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-13099756 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500 3782 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe 4 168 full false Carlyn's Story Carlyn's Story  Carlyn found out through a DNA test that she was adopted. She shares her remarkable story and experiences of her journey in learning about her past and her identity, especially after growing up in an immigrant family of Latino heritage.

Carlyn can be reached via her website: http://animalhumanhealth.com/

Resources Mentioned:
Carlyn's memoir is called Junkyard Girl: A Memoir of Ancestry, Family Secrets, and Second Chances 

Website: http://animalhumanhealth.com/

Bio: https://animalhumanhealth.com/press-kit/carlyns-bio/

Adoption Mosaic 

Private NPE FB Group: Togetherness Heals~NPE Only



NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]>  Carlyn found out through a DNA test that she was adopted. She shares her remarkable story and experiences of her journey in learning about her past and her identity, especially after growing up in an immigrant family of Latino heritage.

Carlyn can be reached via her website: http://animalhumanhealth.com/

Resources Mentioned:
Carlyn's memoir is called Junkyard Girl: A Memoir of Ancestry, Family Secrets, and Second Chances 

Website: http://animalhumanhealth.com/

Bio: https://animalhumanhealth.com/press-kit/carlyns-bio/

Adoption Mosaic 

Private NPE FB Group: Togetherness Heals~NPE Only



NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-13024612 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500 2926 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, LDA, adoptee 4 167 full false Nikee's Story Nikee's Story Nikee is a Gold Star Mother who found her relinquished adopted sister through a DNA test. She has had 2 legal birth certificates and neither of those had the true name of her biological father.

Nikee can be reached via email at kramer.nikee@yahoo.com 

Resources Mentioned:
DNA Angels

Right to Know

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Nikee is a Gold Star Mother who found her relinquished adopted sister through a DNA test. She has had 2 legal birth certificates and neither of those had the true name of her biological father.

Nikee can be reached via email at kramer.nikee@yahoo.com 

Resources Mentioned:
DNA Angels

Right to Know

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-12962528 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0500 3343 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 4 166 full false Shardae's Story Shardae's Story Shardae had a startling parent/child match of 57.28% on her 23andMe DNA results.  It turns out her family is much more entangled than expected.

Resources Mentioned:
DNA Surprises Podcast Shardae's Story (Part 1)

Nonviolent Communication
by Marshall B. Rosenberg

NPE Stories now has a Patreon page, where listeners and guests can see additional behind-the-scenes content for each episode and support this podcast's creation.
patreon.com/npestories

Thank you to the NPE Stories Patreon devotees Shawn, Marysol, and William Cook.

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Shardae had a startling parent/child match of 57.28% on her 23andMe DNA results.  It turns out her family is much more entangled than expected.

Resources Mentioned:
DNA Surprises Podcast Shardae's Story (Part 1)

Nonviolent Communication
by Marshall B. Rosenberg

NPE Stories now has a Patreon page, where listeners and guests can see additional behind-the-scenes content for each episode and support this podcast's creation.
patreon.com/npestories

Thank you to the NPE Stories Patreon devotees Shawn, Marysol, and William Cook.

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-12923948 Sun, 28 May 2023 21:00:00 -0500 3562 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 4 165 full false Shawn's Story Shawn's Story Shawn grew up in a blended family where all the children looked different, so he never suspected he was an NPE. Completely out of the blue an unexpected text from his sister alerted him to the fact that his dad was not his dad.

Resources Mentioned:
The Loss Cycle

NPE Stories now has a Patreon page, where listeners and guests can see additional behind-the-scenes content for each episode and support this podcast's creation.
patreon.com/npestories

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Shawn grew up in a blended family where all the children looked different, so he never suspected he was an NPE. Completely out of the blue an unexpected text from his sister alerted him to the fact that his dad was not his dad.

Resources Mentioned:
The Loss Cycle

NPE Stories now has a Patreon page, where listeners and guests can see additional behind-the-scenes content for each episode and support this podcast's creation.
patreon.com/npestories

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-12875840 Thu, 18 May 2023 15:00:00 -0500 2771 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 4 164 full false Cody's Story Cody's Story Cody was raised in a family where he was not allowed to show any emotion. After discovery, his life hit rock bottom and he had to make his mental health a top priority. Through therapy and hard work Cody has come out of his depression and shares his story on the podcast.

Cody Hatheway can be found on facebook and reached through email: hatheway10@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:
 NPE Stories now has a Patreon page, where listeners and guests can see additional behind-the-scenes content for each episode and support this podcast's creation.
 patreon.com/npestories

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Cody was raised in a family where he was not allowed to show any emotion. After discovery, his life hit rock bottom and he had to make his mental health a top priority. Through therapy and hard work Cody has come out of his depression and shares his story on the podcast.

Cody Hatheway can be found on facebook and reached through email: hatheway10@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:
 NPE Stories now has a Patreon page, where listeners and guests can see additional behind-the-scenes content for each episode and support this podcast's creation.
 patreon.com/npestories

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-12843558 Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500 4238 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 4 163 full false Paige's Story Paige's Story Paige was raised in poverty in Louisiana with a very rough childhood. She had heard rumors that her late father was not her dad, but this was never confirmed until she took an Ancestry DNA test. Paige has a beautiful calming presence while sharing her story on the podcast.

Paige can be emailed at paige.stpierre@yahoo.com

Resources Mentioned:
NPE Stories now has a Patreon page, where listeners and guests can see additional behind-the-scenes content for each episode and support this podcast's creation.
patreon.com/npestories

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Paige was raised in poverty in Louisiana with a very rough childhood. She had heard rumors that her late father was not her dad, but this was never confirmed until she took an Ancestry DNA test. Paige has a beautiful calming presence while sharing her story on the podcast.

Paige can be emailed at paige.stpierre@yahoo.com

Resources Mentioned:
NPE Stories now has a Patreon page, where listeners and guests can see additional behind-the-scenes content for each episode and support this podcast's creation.
patreon.com/npestories

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-12777553 Wed, 03 May 2023 18:00:00 -0500 2264 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event 4 162 full false Brittani's Story Brittani's Story Brittani is healing not broken, she shares her story of healing through depression and creating a healing cycle for herself and for others. Finding out you are an NPE is at most times very difficult and hard to process, Brittani wanted to share her story in hopes to help others going through a similar journey, to help normalize the emotions that can come up while healing trauma. She  is the creator of healing not broken which has sourced three affirmation decks, art work and led her to become a reiki master and life coach. 

This is the first time Brittani has shared her story publicly and truly hopes it can help many along their journey. 

social media: @healingnotbroken

podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spirit-rehab-a-healing-not-broken-audio-experience/id1649989456


website: www.healingnotbrokendesigns.com


Resources Mentioned:
Peter J. Boni
Uprooted: Family Trauma, Unknown Origins, and the Secretive History of Artificial Insemination

Renee Gelin
Saving Our Sisters
The link to the Baby Brokers Newsy video is here:

https://scrippsnews.com/stories/the-profits-and-problems-with-private-adoption/?jwsource=cl



All You Have Is Love - Infant Adoption Industry documentary in progress

Healing Not Broken - see links above

Hiraeth Hope & Healing

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Brittani is healing not broken, she shares her story of healing through depression and creating a healing cycle for herself and for others. Finding out you are an NPE is at most times very difficult and hard to process, Brittani wanted to share her story in hopes to help others going through a similar journey, to help normalize the emotions that can come up while healing trauma. She  is the creator of healing not broken which has sourced three affirmation decks, art work and led her to become a reiki master and life coach. 

This is the first time Brittani has shared her story publicly and truly hopes it can help many along their journey. 

social media: @healingnotbroken

podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spirit-rehab-a-healing-not-broken-audio-experience/id1649989456


website: www.healingnotbrokendesigns.com


Resources Mentioned:
Peter J. Boni
Uprooted: Family Trauma, Unknown Origins, and the Secretive History of Artificial Insemination

Renee Gelin
Saving Our Sisters
The link to the Baby Brokers Newsy video is here:

https://scrippsnews.com/stories/the-profits-and-problems-with-private-adoption/?jwsource=cl



All You Have Is Love - Infant Adoption Industry documentary in progress

Healing Not Broken - see links above

Hiraeth Hope & Healing

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-12736040 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0500 2894 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 4 161 full false LDA Fred Nicora's Story LDA Fred Nicora's Story Fred is a late discovery adoptee, and realized life was never going to return back to normal after the "swing of the wrecking ball" He has written a memoir and is 20 years into his discovery and reunification process.

Fred can be reached via email at fred@fredsbreadstore.com

Resources Mentioned:
Untangling our Roots Summit

NAAP National Association for Adoptees and Parents

Forbidden Roots: A Memoir of Late-Discovery Adoption
by Fred Nicora
www.frednicora.com


Private Facebook Group for NPES
NPE Only: After the Discovery


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Fred is a late discovery adoptee, and realized life was never going to return back to normal after the "swing of the wrecking ball" He has written a memoir and is 20 years into his discovery and reunification process.

Fred can be reached via email at fred@fredsbreadstore.com

Resources Mentioned:
Untangling our Roots Summit

NAAP National Association for Adoptees and Parents

Forbidden Roots: A Memoir of Late-Discovery Adoption
by Fred Nicora
www.frednicora.com


Private Facebook Group for NPES
NPE Only: After the Discovery


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-12691415 Sat, 22 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0500 3055 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, lat 4 160 full false Stacey G's Story Stacey G's Story Stacey found out through a DNA test and subsequent conversation with her mother, that she was an NPE. She has started a relationship with her HS and BF. 

Stacey can be emailed at staceyleigh1@yahoo.com

Resources Mentioned:
Megan Hunter High Conflict Personalities
High Conflict Institute
Megan Hunter and Bill Eddy's Podcast "It's All Your Fault: High Conflict People"

DNA Angels

Private Facebook Group for NPES
NPE Only: After the Discovery


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Stacey found out through a DNA test and subsequent conversation with her mother, that she was an NPE. She has started a relationship with her HS and BF. 

Stacey can be emailed at staceyleigh1@yahoo.com

Resources Mentioned:
Megan Hunter High Conflict Personalities
High Conflict Institute
Megan Hunter and Bill Eddy's Podcast "It's All Your Fault: High Conflict People"

DNA Angels

Private Facebook Group for NPES
NPE Only: After the Discovery


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-12638477 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0500 1719 4 159 full false Heather S's Story Heather S's Story Heather knew she was conceived at Quantico. An unknown mystery uncle appeared on her Ancestry. After speaking with his family Heather was able to figure out that one of his brothers was stationed as a marine at Quantico, at the same time.

Heather can be reached via email at hdswann@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:
The Reverend and the Reprobate Podcast
DNA Tests, Family Trees, and NPE Stories: The Lily Wood Interview

Therapeutic process writing group with Eve Sturges, LMFT, author of "Who Even Am I Anymore." 8 week Writing Workshops on Thursdays.


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Heather knew she was conceived at Quantico. An unknown mystery uncle appeared on her Ancestry. After speaking with his family Heather was able to figure out that one of his brothers was stationed as a marine at Quantico, at the same time.

Heather can be reached via email at hdswann@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:
The Reverend and the Reprobate Podcast
DNA Tests, Family Trees, and NPE Stories: The Lily Wood Interview

Therapeutic process writing group with Eve Sturges, LMFT, author of "Who Even Am I Anymore." 8 week Writing Workshops on Thursdays.


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-12609896 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0500 3621 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 4 158 full false Josie's Story Josie's Story A month before her dad is coming to visit her, Josie re-logs back into 23andMe after many years and notices something strange in her family tree.

Josie can be emailed at hello@spadeandanchor.com

Resources Mentioned:
Healing Retreats for Adoptees, Donor Conceived People, Late Discovery Adoptees, and NPEs
Hiraeth Hope & Healing Retreats


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> A month before her dad is coming to visit her, Josie re-logs back into 23andMe after many years and notices something strange in her family tree.

Josie can be emailed at hello@spadeandanchor.com

Resources Mentioned:
Healing Retreats for Adoptees, Donor Conceived People, Late Discovery Adoptees, and NPEs
Hiraeth Hope & Healing Retreats


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-12559637 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0500 3936 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 4 157 full true Crystal's Story Crystal's Story Crystal found out she was an NPE in 2021.   She spent some time messaging her family before they all figured out who her biological father was. She has now formed a great relationship with her brothers, which is especially profound as Crystal was raised as an only child.

Crystal can be emailed at truthcamp@hotmail.com

Resources Mentioned:
Untangling our Roots Summit
Held in Louisville, KY Mar 30 - Apr 1 2023

Dr. Krista Driver's NPE Tuesday Zoom calls
kdriver@mariposacenter.org

Crystal was a guest on the podcast The Secret in my DNA. Her episode can be found here. 

Crystal's Podcast Truth Camp can be found on Spotify and Youtube.

Dani Shapiro's NPE book Inheritance

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Crystal found out she was an NPE in 2021.   She spent some time messaging her family before they all figured out who her biological father was. She has now formed a great relationship with her brothers, which is especially profound as Crystal was raised as an only child.

Crystal can be emailed at truthcamp@hotmail.com

Resources Mentioned:
Untangling our Roots Summit
Held in Louisville, KY Mar 30 - Apr 1 2023

Dr. Krista Driver's NPE Tuesday Zoom calls
kdriver@mariposacenter.org

Crystal was a guest on the podcast The Secret in my DNA. Her episode can be found here. 

Crystal's Podcast Truth Camp can be found on Spotify and Youtube.

Dani Shapiro's NPE book Inheritance

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-12486276 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0500 2906 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 4 156 full false Beth B's Story Beth B's Story Beth chooses to share her NPE story anonymously because her birth certificate father does not know the truth. Her sister found out they were half-sisters through a 23andMe DNA test.

Resources Mentioned:
Untangling our Roots Summit
Held in Louisville, KY Mar 30 - Apr 1 2023

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Beth chooses to share her NPE story anonymously because her birth certificate father does not know the truth. Her sister found out they were half-sisters through a 23andMe DNA test.

Resources Mentioned:
Untangling our Roots Summit
Held in Louisville, KY Mar 30 - Apr 1 2023

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-12401893 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0600 1795 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 4 155 full false Nancy's Story Nancy's Story Nancy wondered why her Mom picked a cousin to be her godfather rather than one of her beloved brothers...she later found out they were closer than she knew.

Nancy can be reached through email at nkauf92@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:

Ancestry Discoveries: What Happens Under the Sheets Doesn't Stay There

by Annette L Becklund



NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Nancy wondered why her Mom picked a cousin to be her godfather rather than one of her beloved brothers...she later found out they were closer than she knew.

Nancy can be reached through email at nkauf92@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:

Ancestry Discoveries: What Happens Under the Sheets Doesn't Stay There

by Annette L Becklund



NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-12338169 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 23:00:00 -0600 3440 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 4 154 full true Bobbi's Story Bobbi's Story Bobbi says her NPE story is a rare one, and she hasn't heard one quite like it. Many of her family members end up being NPEs.

Bobbi can be reached through email at bobbi859@gmail.com

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Bobbi says her NPE story is a rare one, and she hasn't heard one quite like it. Many of her family members end up being NPEs.

Bobbi can be reached through email at bobbi859@gmail.com

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-12291200 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0600 2825 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 4 153 full false Sydney's Story Sydney's Story Sydney always felt that something was off in her family of origin, and everyone around her acted extremely strange when she started to talk about her DNA results. Turns out nearly everyone in her life knew the truth except for Sydney. 

Sydney can be reached through email at sydneybarnes08@yahoo.com

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Sydney always felt that something was off in her family of origin, and everyone around her acted extremely strange when she started to talk about her DNA results. Turns out nearly everyone in her life knew the truth except for Sydney. 

Sydney can be reached through email at sydneybarnes08@yahoo.com

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-12211631 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0600 3083 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 4 152 full true Jeff's Story Jeff's Story Jeff says his NPE story has a happy ending. He had a normal upbringing as a child and was completely surprised when a HS reached out to him after taking an Ancestry DNA test.

Jeff can be reached through email at jefftaylor.5.16.15@gmail.com

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Jeff says his NPE story has a happy ending. He had a normal upbringing as a child and was completely surprised when a HS reached out to him after taking an Ancestry DNA test.

Jeff can be reached through email at jefftaylor.5.16.15@gmail.com

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-12164194 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0600 5196 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 4 151 full true Pam Z's Story Pam Z's Story Although Pam Z forgave her birth certificate father on his deathbed she kept her distance from him throughout her childhood for her own protection.

Pam Z can be reached through email at dreambig373@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:
Hiraeth Hope & Healing Retreat
The Canadian group is Not Parent Expected Canada which is the public education page and the private support group is: 
Canadian NPEs/MPEs on Facebook

Notparentexpected.ca is the public information website and Facebook group below.
https://www.facebook.com/NotParentExpectedCanada?mibextid=LQQJ4d

The NPE Book Club current selection:
Healing journey for your MPE discovery  by Lynne W Spencer. 

Who Even Am I Anymore by Eve Sturges


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Although Pam Z forgave her birth certificate father on his deathbed she kept her distance from him throughout her childhood for her own protection.

Pam Z can be reached through email at dreambig373@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:
Hiraeth Hope & Healing Retreat
The Canadian group is Not Parent Expected Canada which is the public education page and the private support group is: 
Canadian NPEs/MPEs on Facebook

Notparentexpected.ca is the public information website and Facebook group below.
https://www.facebook.com/NotParentExpectedCanada?mibextid=LQQJ4d

The NPE Book Club current selection:
Healing journey for your MPE discovery  by Lynne W Spencer. 

Who Even Am I Anymore by Eve Sturges


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-12105809 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0600 4471 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 4 150 full false Liann's Story Liann's Story Liann is an NPE and no longer wants to be the family secret. She made sure she was in the right mindset for rejection before reaching out to certain family members. One of her half siblings has started communicating with Liann after her BF and HB did not want to pursue a relationship.

Liann can be reached through email at gotheart89@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:
Inner Child Work and Ancestral Trauma work
IAOTRC Certified Trauma Specialist, track for NPEs

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Liann is an NPE and no longer wants to be the family secret. She made sure she was in the right mindset for rejection before reaching out to certain family members. One of her half siblings has started communicating with Liann after her BF and HB did not want to pursue a relationship.

Liann can be reached through email at gotheart89@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:
Inner Child Work and Ancestral Trauma work
IAOTRC Certified Trauma Specialist, track for NPEs

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-12058147 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0600 3753 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 4 149 full false Kelly's DNAngels Story Kelly's DNAngels Story Kelly Grace Hickey is such an important volunteer in our NPE community. She has solved endless cases through the non-profit founded by Laura Olmsted, DNAngels. DNAngels, if you haven't heard, finds birth parents FOR FREE for adoptees, donor conceived, and Not Parent Expected individuals. Kelly is a joy to listen to as she shares her own personal story, as well as the incredible background information around the service work she does. 

Kelly Grace can be reached through email at kelly@dnangels.org
Kelly can also be found on facebook as Kelly Grace

Resources mentioned:
DNAngels.org
Interested in volunteering with DNAngels? Contact aimee@dnangels.org
Untangling our Roots Summit

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Kelly Grace Hickey is such an important volunteer in our NPE community. She has solved endless cases through the non-profit founded by Laura Olmsted, DNAngels. DNAngels, if you haven't heard, finds birth parents FOR FREE for adoptees, donor conceived, and Not Parent Expected individuals. Kelly is a joy to listen to as she shares her own personal story, as well as the incredible background information around the service work she does. 

Kelly Grace can be reached through email at kelly@dnangels.org
Kelly can also be found on facebook as Kelly Grace

Resources mentioned:
DNAngels.org
Interested in volunteering with DNAngels? Contact aimee@dnangels.org
Untangling our Roots Summit

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-12005212 Sun, 08 Jan 2023 23:00:00 -0600 4722 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 4 148 full false Kimberly's Story Kimberly's Story Kimberly has gone through a lot of healing to get where she is currently at in her NPE story. Although initially she had contact with her biological father, like so many other NPEs, that relationship has its own set of complications. 

Kimberly can be reached through email at kdsoto8@gmail.com

Resources mentioned:
Hiraeth Hope and Healing Retreats

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Kimberly has gone through a lot of healing to get where she is currently at in her NPE story. Although initially she had contact with her biological father, like so many other NPEs, that relationship has its own set of complications. 

Kimberly can be reached through email at kdsoto8@gmail.com

Resources mentioned:
Hiraeth Hope and Healing Retreats

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-11947641 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0600 2888 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing 4 147 full false Izola's Story Izola's Story Izola is 90 years old, and has not been able to find out a lot about her biological father, since most of the people that would know information are no longer around. She was incorrectly told it was 2 different men when her mother was still alive. Now she lives with her daughter who acts as her historian, and through DNA testing and search angels has been able to get a name for her biological father.  It was truly an honor to be able to record Izola's story for the NPE community.

Izola can be reached through email kij1120@yahoo.com

Resources:
DNAngels


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Izola is 90 years old, and has not been able to find out a lot about her biological father, since most of the people that would know information are no longer around. She was incorrectly told it was 2 different men when her mother was still alive. Now she lives with her daughter who acts as her historian, and through DNA testing and search angels has been able to get a name for her biological father.  It was truly an honor to be able to record Izola's story for the NPE community.

Izola can be reached through email kij1120@yahoo.com

Resources:
DNAngels


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-11895464 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 22:00:00 -0600 2114 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing, r 4 146 full false Traci's Story Traci's Story Traci's sister thought she was the NPE in the family after finding out her mother had a brief secret marriage to a man they didn't know. After taking a DNA test Traci found out she was in fact the NPE.

Traci can be reached through email at tlwilk1990@gmail.com

Resources mentioned:
Gina Daniel and Richard Wenzels' website NPE Guide
Gina Daniel's NPE Stories episode #19
Don Anderson's podcast episodes:
Missing Pieces NPE Life Ep. 7

Missing Pieces NPE Life Ep. 8

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Traci's sister thought she was the NPE in the family after finding out her mother had a brief secret marriage to a man they didn't know. After taking a DNA test Traci found out she was in fact the NPE.

Traci can be reached through email at tlwilk1990@gmail.com

Resources mentioned:
Gina Daniel and Richard Wenzels' website NPE Guide
Gina Daniel's NPE Stories episode #19
Don Anderson's podcast episodes:
Missing Pieces NPE Life Ep. 7

Missing Pieces NPE Life Ep. 8

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-11821264 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:00:00 -0600 6128 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe 4 145 full false Leeanne's NPE Story Guide Leeanne's NPE Story Guide Leeanne is an NPE and the author of NPE* A story guide for unexpected DNA discoveries.   
Leeanne comes on the podcast in Episode 144 and shares some of her favorite resources, portions of her book as well as her NPE story.

Leeanne can be reached on twitter @leeannerh
Leeanne's website: leeannerhay.com

Resources:
DNAngels
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross 5 Stages of Grief
Untangling our Roots Summit 2023


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Leeanne is an NPE and the author of NPE* A story guide for unexpected DNA discoveries.   
Leeanne comes on the podcast in Episode 144 and shares some of her favorite resources, portions of her book as well as her NPE story.

Leeanne can be reached on twitter @leeannerh
Leeanne's website: leeannerhay.com

Resources:
DNAngels
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross 5 Stages of Grief
Untangling our Roots Summit 2023


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Leeanne R Hay Buzzsprout-11769768 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 21:00:00 -0600 3345 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event 4 144 full false Melissa G's Story Melissa G's Story Melissa never knew who her father was, and was never given much information as her mother had her out of wedlock, and her family carried a lot of shame over this. As an adult Melissa had the internet and started researching her birth fathers name until she found, who she thought, was her dad.

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NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Melissa never knew who her father was, and was never given much information as her mother had her out of wedlock, and her family carried a lot of shame over this. As an adult Melissa had the internet and started researching her birth fathers name until she found, who she thought, was her dad.

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-11721500 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0600 4770 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, 4 143 full false Eric's Story Eric's Story Eric found out he was a donor conceived when a sibling messaged him through a DNA testing site. After processing his shock for several years he is now very involved in the donor conceived and BIPOC donor conceived community.

Eric can be reached on Instagram @ericsbmusica

Resources:
Eric's podcast: The MN Futball Show
IG: @DCCsupport
IG: @donorconceivedcouncil
donorconceivedcommunity.org
The Secret in My DNA podcast
The Reverand and the Reprobate Podcast
Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges podcast

Eric's music can be found at:
ericsbmusica.bandcamp.com
https://truruts.bandcamp.com/album/the-common-past


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Eric found out he was a donor conceived when a sibling messaged him through a DNA testing site. After processing his shock for several years he is now very involved in the donor conceived and BIPOC donor conceived community.

Eric can be reached on Instagram @ericsbmusica

Resources:
Eric's podcast: The MN Futball Show
IG: @DCCsupport
IG: @donorconceivedcouncil
donorconceivedcommunity.org
The Secret in My DNA podcast
The Reverand and the Reprobate Podcast
Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges podcast

Eric's music can be found at:
ericsbmusica.bandcamp.com
https://truruts.bandcamp.com/album/the-common-past


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-11670786 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0600 2917 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 4 142 full true Kara and Alesia's Story Kara and Alesia's Story Kara Rubinstein Deyerin and Alesia Weiss come on Episode 141 to share their NPE stories, talk about their service work at Right to Know, and also share about the upcoming summit in March 2023 called Untangling our Roots.

Resources:
Untangling our Roots Summit held Mar 30 - Apr 1 in Louisville, KY
Tickets currently $279, Significant Other Ticket $119
NPE, LDA, and DCP FREE mentors available online request at Right to Know
323-TALK-MPE free mentor hotline through Right to Know


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Kara Rubinstein Deyerin and Alesia Weiss come on Episode 141 to share their NPE stories, talk about their service work at Right to Know, and also share about the upcoming summit in March 2023 called Untangling our Roots.

Resources:
Untangling our Roots Summit held Mar 30 - Apr 1 in Louisville, KY
Tickets currently $279, Significant Other Ticket $119
NPE, LDA, and DCP FREE mentors available online request at Right to Know
323-TALK-MPE free mentor hotline through Right to Know


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-11639913 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0600 3502 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing 4 141 full false Liz's Story Liz's Story Liz got a shocking message from an unknown half sister, who then deactivated her account before Liz could get more information. Liz shares the rest of her story and how she found out she was an NPE in Episode 140. 

Liz can be reached through email at thelizsowers@gmail.com

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Liz got a shocking message from an unknown half sister, who then deactivated her account before Liz could get more information. Liz shares the rest of her story and how she found out she was an NPE in Episode 140. 

Liz can be reached through email at thelizsowers@gmail.com

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-11603616 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0500 2202 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe 4 140 full false Geoff's Story Geoff's Story Geoff found out he was an NPE after all his parents had passed.  He now is beginning to understand why his mother worked on a women's right to choose in the state legislature, many years ago. 

Geoff can be reached through email at geoffdoyle@yahoo.com

Resources mentioned:
Dani Shapiro's book: Inheritance and podcast

Dawn Davies Episode #77 of NPE Stories

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Geoff found out he was an NPE after all his parents had passed.  He now is beginning to understand why his mother worked on a women's right to choose in the state legislature, many years ago. 

Geoff can be reached through email at geoffdoyle@yahoo.com

Resources mentioned:
Dani Shapiro's book: Inheritance and podcast

Dawn Davies Episode #77 of NPE Stories

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-11555198 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500 2845 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, abortion 4 139 full false Sarah M's Story Sarah M's Story Sarah M grew up in a picture perfect household. As adults that picture began to change after she and her siblings discovered their mother had been lying about her age, leading them to suspect she was keeping bigger secrets. However, when Sarah took a DNA test, she never expected to find out that the big secret involved her.

Sarah can be reached through email at sarahnpe67@gmail.com

Resources mentioned:
Right to Know: Community and Connection Webinars for NPEs
Jason Hobbs LCSW Mindfulness Practice for MPEs

Right to Know is searching for a volunteer coordinator who has experienced an NPE and has skills in nursing or social services. Interested in volunteering in the NPE community? Contact Alesia Weiss at alesia@righttoknow.us


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Sarah M grew up in a picture perfect household. As adults that picture began to change after she and her siblings discovered their mother had been lying about her age, leading them to suspect she was keeping bigger secrets. However, when Sarah took a DNA test, she never expected to find out that the big secret involved her.

Sarah can be reached through email at sarahnpe67@gmail.com

Resources mentioned:
Right to Know: Community and Connection Webinars for NPEs
Jason Hobbs LCSW Mindfulness Practice for MPEs

Right to Know is searching for a volunteer coordinator who has experienced an NPE and has skills in nursing or social services. Interested in volunteering in the NPE community? Contact Alesia Weiss at alesia@righttoknow.us


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-11511249 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0500 4284 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event 4 138 full true Bianca's Story Bianca's Story Bianca had a traumatic childhood (**trigger warning child sexual assault**) and was abandoned by her mother and raised by her birth certificate father. As an adult Bianca found out she was an NPE. 

Bianca can be reached through email at bner1156@gmail.com
Bianca can be found on instagram @themakeupbianca_npe

Resources mentioned:
Book: Secrets from the Grave by Bianca Ramos
Spotify Podcast: Rewriting the Generational Script

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Bianca had a traumatic childhood (**trigger warning child sexual assault**) and was abandoned by her mother and raised by her birth certificate father. As an adult Bianca found out she was an NPE. 

Bianca can be reached through email at bner1156@gmail.com
Bianca can be found on instagram @themakeupbianca_npe

Resources mentioned:
Book: Secrets from the Grave by Bianca Ramos
Spotify Podcast: Rewriting the Generational Script

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-11468302 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500 4094 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, 4 137 full true Simone's Story Simone's Story Simone found out she was an NPE in a shocking moment days after her dad died. She was left to process this alone and has since been able to find out more of her story and who her paternal biological family is.

Simone can be reached through email at barrett.simone@yahoo.com

Resources mentioned:
Private NPE Facebook group called Togetherness Heals ~ NPE Only
NPE ONLY~a safe haven solely for NPEs (no family or friends), because Togetherness Heals"

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Simone found out she was an NPE in a shocking moment days after her dad died. She was left to process this alone and has since been able to find out more of her story and who her paternal biological family is.

Simone can be reached through email at barrett.simone@yahoo.com

Resources mentioned:
Private NPE Facebook group called Togetherness Heals ~ NPE Only
NPE ONLY~a safe haven solely for NPEs (no family or friends), because Togetherness Heals"

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-11423408 Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0500 2605 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 4 136 full false Ryan's Story Ryan's Story Ryan is on a search for his biological family and has not had any success to date.  He was abandoned at a Moroccan hospital as an infant and spent the first 18 years of his life not knowing he wasn't related to his adopted family. This has been completely overwhelming at times and Ryan continues to try to search for answers. 

Ryan can be found at the resources below as well as on IG @peshy37 


https://open.spotify.com/episode/0o6rizhzwOXC6YvRNlwEmK?si=rfA6kca2T5OGtr8-_AvYVQ&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A4WeW65eUD5FE7RriYorPHu&fbclid=IwAR2C-T7Dl2TXFJqV6D72_ByA4nUxad589f2u0lAQwguReyQiNr1t5wfbdqc&nd=1

Long Lost Families photos

Edinburgh Live article

Ryan's Youtube Story

https://peshy37.wordpress.com/2021/02/18/my-story/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAEdId5Ja44


Sex Lies and the Truth Episode

Anchor episode

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Ryan is on a search for his biological family and has not had any success to date.  He was abandoned at a Moroccan hospital as an infant and spent the first 18 years of his life not knowing he wasn't related to his adopted family. This has been completely overwhelming at times and Ryan continues to try to search for answers. 

Ryan can be found at the resources below as well as on IG @peshy37 


https://open.spotify.com/episode/0o6rizhzwOXC6YvRNlwEmK?si=rfA6kca2T5OGtr8-_AvYVQ&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A4WeW65eUD5FE7RriYorPHu&fbclid=IwAR2C-T7Dl2TXFJqV6D72_ByA4nUxad589f2u0lAQwguReyQiNr1t5wfbdqc&nd=1

Long Lost Families photos

Edinburgh Live article

Ryan's Youtube Story

https://peshy37.wordpress.com/2021/02/18/my-story/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAEdId5Ja44


Sex Lies and the Truth Episode

Anchor episode

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-11383271 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 23:00:00 -0500 1915 4 135 full false Jackie's Story Jackie's Story Jackie was told in anger by her mother that her dad wasn't her real father, and confirmed this through DNA testing. She has a beautiful relationship with all her siblings, but she does speak to the fact that she has trouble finding joy since her NPE revelation. 

Jackie can be reached through email at jaxmobeach@gmail.com

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Jackie was told in anger by her mother that her dad wasn't her real father, and confirmed this through DNA testing. She has a beautiful relationship with all her siblings, but she does speak to the fact that she has trouble finding joy since her NPE revelation. 

Jackie can be reached through email at jaxmobeach@gmail.com

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-11342142 Sun, 18 Sep 2022 22:00:00 -0500 2150 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 4 134 full true Nichole's Story Nichole's Story Nichole never suspected she was an NPE, until her Grandmother raised suspicion when she shared alarming stories in a moment of grief. Turns out many in her family and community had to keep this secret all these years.  Finding out the true biological father was another story entirely.

Nichole can be reached through email at n.siembieda@gmail.com

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Nichole never suspected she was an NPE, until her Grandmother raised suspicion when she shared alarming stories in a moment of grief. Turns out many in her family and community had to keep this secret all these years.  Finding out the true biological father was another story entirely.

Nichole can be reached through email at n.siembieda@gmail.com

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-11243654 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0500 3577 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing 4 133 full false Shelly's Story Shelly's Story Raised as an only child, Shelly's mom and dad passed away when she was in her early 20s. In spring 2021, at age 35, she was ready to find children she had been told her dad had before she was born but didn't raise. What she found out is that her dad wasn't her biological father, half of her ethnic heritage was incorrect, and she was not an only child. As a journalist, she has written about her experiences, and is learning how to balance being an NPE, a storyteller, and a mom in the healthiest way possible. 


You can see a synopsis of her story here:


You can see her work as a writer at www.mteverson.com, follow her on Twitter at @mntnewsgurl, and reach out via e-mail at michelle.t.everson@gmail.com. 

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Raised as an only child, Shelly's mom and dad passed away when she was in her early 20s. In spring 2021, at age 35, she was ready to find children she had been told her dad had before she was born but didn't raise. What she found out is that her dad wasn't her biological father, half of her ethnic heritage was incorrect, and she was not an only child. As a journalist, she has written about her experiences, and is learning how to balance being an NPE, a storyteller, and a mom in the healthiest way possible. 


You can see a synopsis of her story here:


You can see her work as a writer at www.mteverson.com, follow her on Twitter at @mntnewsgurl, and reach out via e-mail at michelle.t.everson@gmail.com. 

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-11198897 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0500 3719 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe 4 132 full true Joy A's Story Joy A's Story Joy was made out to be the villain by her family members.

Resources:
NPEguide.com
The Lost Family by Libby Copeland
Podcasts:
Missing Pieces - NPE Life
Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges
The Secret in my DNA
DNA Surprises
Cut off Genes Podcast
Family Secrets

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Joy was made out to be the villain by her family members.

Resources:
NPEguide.com
The Lost Family by Libby Copeland
Podcasts:
Missing Pieces - NPE Life
Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges
The Secret in my DNA
DNA Surprises
Cut off Genes Podcast
Family Secrets

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-11104445 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:00:00 -0500 2631 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe 4 131 full false Holly's Story Holly's Story Holly shares her NPE story in the first episode of Season 4 of the NPE Stories podcast. 

Holly can be emailed directly at hberry1@gmail.com


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Holly shares her NPE story in the first episode of Season 4 of the NPE Stories podcast. 

Holly can be emailed directly at hberry1@gmail.com


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-11077261 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0500 2961 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event 4 130 full false Maria's Story Maria's Story Lisa (Maria) has gone through an awakening since finding out her uncle is her father, and her cousins are actually her siblings.

Lisa can be emailed directly at lisat1270@sbcglobal.net


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Lisa (Maria) has gone through an awakening since finding out her uncle is her father, and her cousins are actually her siblings.

Lisa can be emailed directly at lisat1270@sbcglobal.net


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-10887081 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:00:00 -0500 1805 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 3 129 full false Robin's Story Robin's Story Robin shares her NPE story.

"You can't be rejected by someone that doesn't know you."

Robin can be emailed directly at rlehrman707@yahoo.com


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Robin shares her NPE story.

"You can't be rejected by someone that doesn't know you."

Robin can be emailed directly at rlehrman707@yahoo.com


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-10843445 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:00:00 -0500 2331 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing 3 128 full false Peter's Story: Uprooted Peter's Story: Uprooted Peter J. Boni, author of Uprooted: Family Trauma, Unknown Origins, and the Secretive History of Articial Insemination, shares his story and dives into the shocking lack of regulation around donor conception. 

Resources discussed:
Peter J. Boni
www.peterjboni.com
Uprooted: Family Trauma, Unknown Origins, and the Secretive History of Articial Insemination


NPE Stories facebook page

IG @lilymwood

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Peter J. Boni, author of Uprooted: Family Trauma, Unknown Origins, and the Secretive History of Articial Insemination, shares his story and dives into the shocking lack of regulation around donor conception. 

Resources discussed:
Peter J. Boni
www.peterjboni.com
Uprooted: Family Trauma, Unknown Origins, and the Secretive History of Articial Insemination


NPE Stories facebook page

IG @lilymwood

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-10737046 Sun, 05 Jun 2022 17:00:00 -0500 2600 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing 3 127 full false Don's Story Don's Story Podcast host Don Anderson, of Missing Pieces - NPE Life shares his NPE story for the first time.


Resources discussed:
Missing Pieces - NPE Life

Eve Sturges
Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges

Erin Cosentino
Hiraeth Hope and Healing Retreats
Togetherness Heals ~ NPE Only

Dr. Gina Daniel
NPE Guide

Newspaper.com
Ancestry.com

Don's Instagram podcast page:
@npe_life_podcast


NPE Stories facebook page

IG @lilymwood

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Podcast host Don Anderson, of Missing Pieces - NPE Life shares his NPE story for the first time.


Resources discussed:
Missing Pieces - NPE Life

Eve Sturges
Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges

Erin Cosentino
Hiraeth Hope and Healing Retreats
Togetherness Heals ~ NPE Only

Dr. Gina Daniel
NPE Guide

Newspaper.com
Ancestry.com

Don's Instagram podcast page:
@npe_life_podcast


NPE Stories facebook page

IG @lilymwood

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-10681402 Fri, 27 May 2022 14:00:00 -0500 3722 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe 3 126 full true Loren's Story Loren's Story Loren had a parent-child match show up in her Ancestry DNA results that didn't make any sense.

Resources discussed:
Our Father
Netflix

Inheritance
Dani Shapiro

Severance
B.K. Jackson

NPE Stories facebook page

IG @lilymwood

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Loren had a parent-child match show up in her Ancestry DNA results that didn't make any sense.

Resources discussed:
Our Father
Netflix

Inheritance
Dani Shapiro

Severance
B.K. Jackson

NPE Stories facebook page

IG @lilymwood

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-10663165 Sun, 22 May 2022 20:00:00 -0500 2203 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event 3 125 full false Stacey's Story Stacey's Story Stacey shares her life growing up in her severe household until she left to live with her Grandma. She hopes to have a relationship with her bio dad and his family.

Stacey can be emailed directly at npestacey@gmail.com

Resources discussed:
Reckoning with the Primal Wound: A Documentary
by Rebecca Autumn Samson

The Primal Wound
by Nancy Verrier

Hiraeth Hope and Healing Retreats for :
Adoptees, Donor Conceived People, Late Discovery Adoptees, and NPEs
https://www.hiraethhopeandhealing.com/


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories





NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Stacey shares her life growing up in her severe household until she left to live with her Grandma. She hopes to have a relationship with her bio dad and his family.

Stacey can be emailed directly at npestacey@gmail.com

Resources discussed:
Reckoning with the Primal Wound: A Documentary
by Rebecca Autumn Samson

The Primal Wound
by Nancy Verrier

Hiraeth Hope and Healing Retreats for :
Adoptees, Donor Conceived People, Late Discovery Adoptees, and NPEs
https://www.hiraethhopeandhealing.com/


NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories





NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-10600665 Sat, 14 May 2022 13:00:00 -0500 3654 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 3 124 full false Susan O's Story Susan O's Story Susan found out she was donor conceived, and this was kept from her and her BCF. Her biological father is her mother's fertility doctor.

Hiraeth Hope and Healing Retreats for :
Adoptees, Donor Conceived People, Late Discovery Adoptees, and NPEs
https://www.hiraethhopeandhealing.com/

Who Even Am I Anymore: A Process Journal For the Adoptee, Late Discovery Adoptee, Donor Conceived, NPE, and MPE Community
created by Eve Sturges
I will give away a copy to a lucky person who comments on the facebook post for Episode 123 on the NPE Stories facebook page through 5/08/22.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Susan can be found on social media at Susan Ockrant-Johnston.
Susan can also be emailed at susan_ockrant@hotmail.com


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Susan found out she was donor conceived, and this was kept from her and her BCF. Her biological father is her mother's fertility doctor.

Hiraeth Hope and Healing Retreats for :
Adoptees, Donor Conceived People, Late Discovery Adoptees, and NPEs
https://www.hiraethhopeandhealing.com/

Who Even Am I Anymore: A Process Journal For the Adoptee, Late Discovery Adoptee, Donor Conceived, NPE, and MPE Community
created by Eve Sturges
I will give away a copy to a lucky person who comments on the facebook post for Episode 123 on the NPE Stories facebook page through 5/08/22.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Susan can be found on social media at Susan Ockrant-Johnston.
Susan can also be emailed at susan_ockrant@hotmail.com


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Buzzsprout-10516412 Sat, 30 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -0500 3308 3 123 full false Cindy O's Story Cindy O's Story Cindy never understood the cause of the abuse she received from her narcissistic BCF until she found out she was an NPE.
"There is an innate primal need to know where you come from."
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 122  where today I am speaking with Cindy O.

O’Leary/NPE story mentioned from the Chicago Tribune

Cindy is in the Chicago area and can be reached by email.
Cindy's email: 67irishford@gmail.com

Article mentioned from Severance Magazine:
To Pimp an Adopted Butterfly by Matthew Charles

Website:
npestories.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
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]]> Cindy never understood the cause of the abuse she received from her narcissistic BCF until she found out she was an NPE.
"There is an innate primal need to know where you come from."
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 122  where today I am speaking with Cindy O.

O’Leary/NPE story mentioned from the Chicago Tribune

Cindy is in the Chicago area and can be reached by email.
Cindy's email: 67irishford@gmail.com

Article mentioned from Severance Magazine:
To Pimp an Adopted Butterfly by Matthew Charles

Website:
npestories.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-10424992 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0500 4349 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing 3 122 full true Jodie's Story Jodie's Story Jodie was told at 20 her dad wasn't her dad, and finally got the truth nearly 20 years later.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 121  where today I am speaking with Jodie.

Jodie can be reached by email.
Jodie's email: maryravenstar2@gmail.com

Jodie mentions the book:
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents
by Lindsay C. Gibson

Website:
npestories.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Jodie was told at 20 her dad wasn't her dad, and finally got the truth nearly 20 years later.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 121  where today I am speaking with Jodie.

Jodie can be reached by email.
Jodie's email: maryravenstar2@gmail.com

Jodie mentions the book:
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents
by Lindsay C. Gibson

Website:
npestories.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-10397928 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0500 3470 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing 3 121 full false Mary Ravenstar's Story Mary Ravenstar's Story Mary Ravenstar was raised and identifies as Native American. She details many ways she went through her healing process.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 120  where today I am speaking with Mary Ravenstar.

Mary can be reached by email.
Mary's email: maryravenstar2@gmail.com

Mary mentions the following resources:
Ancestral Healing through the Shift Network
Severance Magazine
Sara Easterly's Book: Searching for Mom
Mary is currently writing a book called Shattered for Good.

Other Resources discussed:
Right to Know Hotline 323 TALK MPE
righttoknow.us

npestories.com
Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Mary Ravenstar was raised and identifies as Native American. She details many ways she went through her healing process.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 120  where today I am speaking with Mary Ravenstar.

Mary can be reached by email.
Mary's email: maryravenstar2@gmail.com

Mary mentions the following resources:
Ancestral Healing through the Shift Network
Severance Magazine
Sara Easterly's Book: Searching for Mom
Mary is currently writing a book called Shattered for Good.

Other Resources discussed:
Right to Know Hotline 323 TALK MPE
righttoknow.us

npestories.com
Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-10285812 Sun, 20 Mar 2022 22:00:00 -0500 2666 3 120 full false Christina's Story Christina's Story Christina has no regrets and says this has been a beautiful experience to get where she is at today in her NPE story.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 119  where today I am speaking with Christina.

Christina can be reached by email.
Christina's email: cmb312@gmail.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Christina has no regrets and says this has been a beautiful experience to get where she is at today in her NPE story.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 119  where today I am speaking with Christina.

Christina can be reached by email.
Christina's email: cmb312@gmail.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-10237419 Sat, 12 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0600 3175 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing 3 119 full true Fred's Story Fred's Story Special crossover episode with Fred, an NPE who first shared Part 1 of his story Charts, Graphs, & Data. Oh My! on Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges.
Fred found out he was 50% Ashkenazi Jew through a DNA test and is coming up on his 2 year re-birthday.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 118  where today I am speaking with Fred.
Please listen to Part 1 of this crossover episode on Eve Sturges's podcast, Everything's Relative before getting the newest updates of Fred's NPE story on this episode.

Fred mentions the Jewish Heritage group found through the private NPE Friends FB group as well as the MPE Jewish Identity and DNA Surprises group also on FB.
Fred mentions the NPE zoom calls on hosted by the FB group Togetherness Heals ~ NPE Only.
Email Fred:  Fred.Firestine@gmail.com

Fred's podcast on the TV show Psych can be found at:
Psychrewind.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Special crossover episode with Fred, an NPE who first shared Part 1 of his story Charts, Graphs, & Data. Oh My! on Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges.
Fred found out he was 50% Ashkenazi Jew through a DNA test and is coming up on his 2 year re-birthday.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 118  where today I am speaking with Fred.
Please listen to Part 1 of this crossover episode on Eve Sturges's podcast, Everything's Relative before getting the newest updates of Fred's NPE story on this episode.

Fred mentions the Jewish Heritage group found through the private NPE Friends FB group as well as the MPE Jewish Identity and DNA Surprises group also on FB.
Fred mentions the NPE zoom calls on hosted by the FB group Togetherness Heals ~ NPE Only.
Email Fred:  Fred.Firestine@gmail.com

Fred's podcast on the TV show Psych can be found at:
Psychrewind.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-10195523 Sun, 06 Mar 2022 23:00:00 -0600 3278 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing 3 118 full false Marysol's Story Marysol's Story "Broken people can't fix broken people."
Marysol has been through a huge healing process and shares her devastation and path to healing. Marysol has a biracial identity as an NPE, and is still searching for an NPE therapist to help in that respect.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 117  where today I am speaking with Marysol.

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> "Broken people can't fix broken people."
Marysol has been through a huge healing process and shares her devastation and path to healing. Marysol has a biracial identity as an NPE, and is still searching for an NPE therapist to help in that respect.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 117  where today I am speaking with Marysol.

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-10148369 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0600 4027 3 117 full true Dani's Story Dani's Story Dani took 10 weeks off of work for her mental health when she learned about her NPE.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 116  where today I am speaking with Dani.

Hiraeth Hope and Healing Retreats
https://www.hiraethhopeandhealing.com/

Dani can be reached by email.
Dani's email: danilynn.peterson@yahoo.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Dani took 10 weeks off of work for her mental health when she learned about her NPE.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 116  where today I am speaking with Dani.

Hiraeth Hope and Healing Retreats
https://www.hiraethhopeandhealing.com/

Dani can be reached by email.
Dani's email: danilynn.peterson@yahoo.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-10080400 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0600 3238 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, family secrets, healing 3 116 full true Rachelle's Story Rachelle's Story Rachelle found a birth certificate and picture of herself with a different last name.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 115  where today I am speaking with Rachelle.

Rachelle can be reached by email.
Rachelle's email: whiterosedes@gmail.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Rachelle found a birth certificate and picture of herself with a different last name.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 115  where today I am speaking with Rachelle.

Rachelle can be reached by email.
Rachelle's email: whiterosedes@gmail.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-10013151 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0600 1966 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation 3 115 full false Matthew's Story Matthew's Story Matt is a late-discovery adoptee who was illegally adopted at 2 days old.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 114  where today I am speaking with Matt.

Matt can be reached by email.
Matt's email: matthew.l.jackson@maine.edu

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com


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]]> Matt is a late-discovery adoptee who was illegally adopted at 2 days old.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 114  where today I am speaking with Matt.

Matt can be reached by email.
Matt's email: matthew.l.jackson@maine.edu

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Buzzsprout-9950539 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0600 3172 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event 3 114 full false Denise's Story Denise's Story Denise still hasn't found her birth father, and has hired a genealogical team through Ancestry.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 113  where today I am speaking with Denise.

Denise has hired a professional genealogist team through Ancestry to track down her family. https://www.progenealogists.com/

Denise can be reached by email.
Denise's email: jdyarwood@comcast.net

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Denise still hasn't found her birth father, and has hired a genealogical team through Ancestry.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 113  where today I am speaking with Denise.

Denise has hired a professional genealogist team through Ancestry to track down her family. https://www.progenealogists.com/

Denise can be reached by email.
Denise's email: jdyarwood@comcast.net

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-9926852 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0600 2349 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fa 3 113 full false Kiera's Story Kiera's Story Kiera has an outcome very different than other NPE stories.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 112  where today I am speaking with Kiera.

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Kiera has an outcome very different than other NPE stories.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 112  where today I am speaking with Kiera.

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-9870620 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:00:00 -0600 3097 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation 3 112 full false Penny's Story Penny's Story Penny was a really big secret in a really repressed family. 
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 111 where today I am speaking with Penny.

Mentioned Right to Know Community and Connection event on Jan 9th 12pm PST.
Host licensed therapist Jana Rupnow LPC, guiding a discussion of rebuilding trust after betrayal.
Email RSVP@RightToKnow.us for zoom link

Penny can be reached by email.
Penny's email: pennynpe@gmail.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Penny was a really big secret in a really repressed family. 
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 111 where today I am speaking with Penny.

Mentioned Right to Know Community and Connection event on Jan 9th 12pm PST.
Host licensed therapist Jana Rupnow LPC, guiding a discussion of rebuilding trust after betrayal.
Email RSVP@RightToKnow.us for zoom link

Penny can be reached by email.
Penny's email: pennynpe@gmail.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com


NPE Stories Patreon

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]]> Buzzsprout-9837048 Wed, 05 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0600 4511 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 3 111 full false My Mother's Ghosts My Mother's Ghosts John tells his NPE discovery story and shares about his mother's ghosts. 
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 110 where today I am speaking with John.

John's article: "Are You, You? The Complexity of Discovering Your Biological Parents."
https://newdirectionspgh.com/mpe-experience/

John can be reached by email.
John's email: mymothersghosts@gmail.com

MPE Counseling Collective (NPE Therapist Directory)
https://mpecounseling.org/

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> John tells his NPE discovery story and shares about his mother's ghosts. 
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 110 where today I am speaking with John.

John's article: "Are You, You? The Complexity of Discovering Your Biological Parents."
https://newdirectionspgh.com/mpe-experience/

John can be reached by email.
John's email: mymothersghosts@gmail.com

MPE Counseling Collective (NPE Therapist Directory)
https://mpecounseling.org/

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Buzzsprout-9803821 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0600 2377 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 3 110 full false The Lucky NPE's Story The Lucky NPE's Story Catherine considers herself a very lucky NPE.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 109 where today I am speaking with Catherine, aka the Lucky NPE.

Catherine can be reached by email.
Catherine's email: theluckynpe@gmail.com

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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

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]]> Catherine considers herself a very lucky NPE.
 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 109 where today I am speaking with Catherine, aka the Lucky NPE.

Catherine can be reached by email.
Catherine's email: theluckynpe@gmail.com

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Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

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]]> Buzzsprout-9782428 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 19:00:00 -0600 3835 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 3 109 full true Colleen's Story Colleen's Story A rejection story. Colleen started to forge a relationship with her birth father for a year only to have him painfully reject her. She still has not heard back from the letters she sent to her half siblings.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 108 where today I am speaking with Colleen.

Colleen can be reached by email.
Colleen's email: cmwalls@smcm.edu

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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

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]]> A rejection story. Colleen started to forge a relationship with her birth father for a year only to have him painfully reject her. She still has not heard back from the letters she sent to her half siblings.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 108 where today I am speaking with Colleen.

Colleen can be reached by email.
Colleen's email: cmwalls@smcm.edu

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-9751376 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -0600 2902 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 3 108 full true Jennifer Lopez's Story Jennifer Lopez's Story Jennifer was raised with a white father, but she found out she is actually half Puerto Rican and half Filipino. In her story Jennifer describes how she felt torn with her relationship between her 2 dads. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 107 where today I am speaking with Jennifer.

Jennifer can be reached by email and through the NPE Facebook groups.
Jennifer's email: jenniferalopez7@gmail.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

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]]> Jennifer was raised with a white father, but she found out she is actually half Puerto Rican and half Filipino. In her story Jennifer describes how she felt torn with her relationship between her 2 dads. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 107 where today I am speaking with Jennifer.

Jennifer can be reached by email and through the NPE Facebook groups.
Jennifer's email: jenniferalopez7@gmail.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-9714220 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -0600 2664 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, fam 3 107 full false Julia's Story Julia's Story Julia was raised with a strong connection to her Hungarian heritage. But her Ancestry DNA composition showed 50% French and 50% Italian. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 106 where today I am speaking with Julia.

Julia mentioned Dani Shapiro's book Inheritance, as well as her podcast Family Secrets.

Right to Know has a Save the Date for their MPE Summit moved  sometime in October or November of 2022. 

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Julia was raised with a strong connection to her Hungarian heritage. But her Ancestry DNA composition showed 50% French and 50% Italian. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 106 where today I am speaking with Julia.

Julia mentioned Dani Shapiro's book Inheritance, as well as her podcast Family Secrets.

Right to Know has a Save the Date for their MPE Summit moved  sometime in October or November of 2022. 

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-9660431 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 23:00:00 -0600 2828 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, 3 106 full false Leona's Story Leona's Story Welcome to Episode 105 where today I am speaking with Leona.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Lily mentioned Severance Magazine by editor B.K. Jackson as a resource for NPEs, donor conceived persons, and late discovery adoptees.
https://severancemag.com/

Right to Know has a Save the Date for their MPE Summit in the fall of 2022.

Leona is available through email.
Leona's Email: leonaian@yahoo.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Welcome to Episode 105 where today I am speaking with Leona.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Lily mentioned Severance Magazine by editor B.K. Jackson as a resource for NPEs, donor conceived persons, and late discovery adoptees.
https://severancemag.com/

Right to Know has a Save the Date for their MPE Summit in the fall of 2022.

Leona is available through email.
Leona's Email: leonaian@yahoo.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-9610280 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -0600 3850 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, 3 105 full false Brandy's Story Brandy's Story Brandy has had a pic of her biological father since she was a girl, but she had no idea who he was or how to get a hold of him until she took a DNA test. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 104 where today I am speaking with Brandy.

Brandy is available through email.
Brandy's Email: brandyford@msn.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Brandy has had a pic of her biological father since she was a girl, but she had no idea who he was or how to get a hold of him until she took a DNA test. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 104 where today I am speaking with Brandy.

Brandy is available through email.
Brandy's Email: brandyford@msn.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-9564843 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0600 4263 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, 3 104 full false Mendy's Story Mendy's Story Mendy has always been very active in his Jewish community only to find out from a shocking DNA test that he doesn't have a single genetic connection to Judaism.
If you have been rejected by your family you need to hear this. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 103 where today I am speaking with Mendy.

Mendy is available through email.
Mendy's Email: mrjewtalian@gmail.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Mendy has always been very active in his Jewish community only to find out from a shocking DNA test that he doesn't have a single genetic connection to Judaism.
If you have been rejected by your family you need to hear this. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 103 where today I am speaking with Mendy.

Mendy is available through email.
Mendy's Email: mrjewtalian@gmail.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-9526740 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600 3530 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, 3 103 full false Patricia's Story Patricia's Story Patricia has a tragic and heartbreaking childhood story, and it appears many of her siblings are also NPEs.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 102 where today I am speaking with Patricia.

Patricia is happy to speak with NPEs, and has connected with many guests through the podcast.
Patricia's Email: pbcnpe@gmail.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Patricia has a tragic and heartbreaking childhood story, and it appears many of her siblings are also NPEs.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 102 where today I am speaking with Patricia.

Patricia is happy to speak with NPEs, and has connected with many guests through the podcast.
Patricia's Email: pbcnpe@gmail.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-9511447 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -0600 4395 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, 3 102 full false Meredith K's Story Meredith K's Story Meredith K's DNA test unearthed many family NPEs and LDAs.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 101 where today I am speaking with Meredith.

Meredith is happy to speak with NPEs.
Meredith's Email: meredithkamm@gmail.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Meredith K's DNA test unearthed many family NPEs and LDAs.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 101 where today I am speaking with Meredith.

Meredith is happy to speak with NPEs.
Meredith's Email: meredithkamm@gmail.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-9501501 Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2166 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, 3 101 full false 100th Episode of NPE Stories 100th Episode of NPE Stories Make space for anger, paternity fraud, strong emotions, and healing. Disclaimer: We are not lawyers! But we are using the 100th episode to opine and share some of our thoughts on how we think paternity fraud should be a crime. 

Welcome to Episode 100 where today I am speaking with Richard Wenzel (first half) and Michele Pare (second half).
Richard's Email: lone.tree.npe@gmail.com
Richard's website: https://www.npeguide.com/

Michele's Email: thesecretinmydna@gmail.com
Michele's Podcast: www.anchor.fm/TheSecretInMyDNA 

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com
Lily's IG: @lilymwood


NPE Stories Patreon

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]]> Make space for anger, paternity fraud, strong emotions, and healing. Disclaimer: We are not lawyers! But we are using the 100th episode to opine and share some of our thoughts on how we think paternity fraud should be a crime. 

Welcome to Episode 100 where today I am speaking with Richard Wenzel (first half) and Michele Pare (second half).
Richard's Email: lone.tree.npe@gmail.com
Richard's website: https://www.npeguide.com/

Michele's Email: thesecretinmydna@gmail.com
Michele's Podcast: www.anchor.fm/TheSecretInMyDNA 

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com
Lily's IG: @lilymwood


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-9312549 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 21:00:00 -0500 4933 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, ext 3 100 full false Anne's Story Anne's Story Anne was an only child and tragically lost her BCF as a teen, then she found out she was an NPE and she had no one to give her answers. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 99 where today I am speaking with Anne.

Lily mentioned This MPE Life facebook private group for NPEs, DCPs, and LDAs, but she actually posted in the facebook group Togetherness Heals~NPE Only. 

Anne would love to connect through email.
Anne's Email: npeannekate@gmail.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Anne was an only child and tragically lost her BCF as a teen, then she found out she was an NPE and she had no one to give her answers. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 99 where today I am speaking with Anne.

Lily mentioned This MPE Life facebook private group for NPEs, DCPs, and LDAs, but she actually posted in the facebook group Togetherness Heals~NPE Only. 

Anne would love to connect through email.
Anne's Email: npeannekate@gmail.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-9450698 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500 5260 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe 3 99 full false Lynn's Story Lynn's Story Lynn found an engagement notice for her mom in an old newspaper clipping, but this raised questions because it was not for her engagement with her dad.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 98 where today I am speaking with Lynn.

Lynn would love to connect through email.
Lynn's Email: itallmakessensenow@yahoo.com

DNA Angels (search angels) were mentioned in the beginning of the podcast as a resource for people looking to have their DNA mysteries solved. They have solved thousands of cases and can often assist in figuring out who is their biological family members and true parentage.
DNAngels https://www.facebook.com/groups/DNAngelsScreeningRoom/
or https://www.dnangels.org/

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Lynn found an engagement notice for her mom in an old newspaper clipping, but this raised questions because it was not for her engagement with her dad.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 98 where today I am speaking with Lynn.

Lynn would love to connect through email.
Lynn's Email: itallmakessensenow@yahoo.com

DNA Angels (search angels) were mentioned in the beginning of the podcast as a resource for people looking to have their DNA mysteries solved. They have solved thousands of cases and can often assist in figuring out who is their biological family members and true parentage.
DNAngels https://www.facebook.com/groups/DNAngelsScreeningRoom/
or https://www.dnangels.org/

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-9385832 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 23:00:00 -0500 2799 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, 3 98 full false Steph P's Story Steph P's Story Steph joined Ancestry to map out her family tree and was sucked into their marketing vortex and ended up buying their DNA test kit.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 97 where today I am speaking with Steph.

Steph would love to connect through email.
Steph's Email: genrelational@gmail.com

Steph references uses a DNA search angel in her story.
DNAngels https://www.facebook.com/groups/DNAngelsScreeningRoom/
or www.searchangels.org

Steph references Dani Shapiro's book Inheritance. 

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Steph joined Ancestry to map out her family tree and was sucked into their marketing vortex and ended up buying their DNA test kit.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.

Welcome to Episode 97 where today I am speaking with Steph.

Steph would love to connect through email.
Steph's Email: genrelational@gmail.com

Steph references uses a DNA search angel in her story.
DNAngels https://www.facebook.com/groups/DNAngelsScreeningRoom/
or www.searchangels.org

Steph references Dani Shapiro's book Inheritance. 

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-9355098 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0500 3413 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, 3 97 full true Jillian's Story Jillian's Story Jillian's birth certificate father was always told he was infertile, so he left his wife for Jillian's mother when she told him she became pregnant with his child.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out. 

Welcome to Episode 96 where today I am speaking with Jillian.

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Jillian references uses a DNA search angel in her story.
DNAngels https://www.facebook.com/groups/DNAngelsScreeningRoom/
or www.searchangels.org

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Jillian's birth certificate father was always told he was infertile, so he left his wife for Jillian's mother when she told him she became pregnant with his child.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out. 

Welcome to Episode 96 where today I am speaking with Jillian.

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Jillian references uses a DNA search angel in her story.
DNAngels https://www.facebook.com/groups/DNAngelsScreeningRoom/
or www.searchangels.org

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-9345572 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0500 3098 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, 3 96 full false Will's Story Will's Story Will has had a lingering doubt for a long time about his parentage and that led him to send off for a DNA test. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 95 where today I am speaking with Will.
Will's Email: willbenn@icloud.com
Will used a DNA search angel to help find his biological father.
DNA Search Angels - find on facebook
or www.searchangels.org

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Will has had a lingering doubt for a long time about his parentage and that led him to send off for a DNA test. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 95 where today I am speaking with Will.
Will's Email: willbenn@icloud.com
Will used a DNA search angel to help find his biological father.
DNA Search Angels - find on facebook
or www.searchangels.org

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]]> Buzzsprout-9264620 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0500 2645 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, mpe 3 95 full false Chris W's Story Chris W's Story Chris has had an emotionally draining year and some great meetups with his new family.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 94 where today I am speaking with Chris.
Chris's Email: thetmaxx@yahoo.com

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]]> Chris has had an emotionally draining year and some great meetups with his new family.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 94 where today I am speaking with Chris.
Chris's Email: thetmaxx@yahoo.com

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]]> Buzzsprout-9235346 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0500 4214 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event 3 94 full true Lisa P's Story Lisa P's Story Wife swapping can create both children and destruction. Hear Lisa P explain the damage that has arisen with her siblings around her parents' affairs. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 93 where today I am speaking with Lisa P.
Lisa P's Email: buggiebutt@hotmail.com

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]]> Wife swapping can create both children and destruction. Hear Lisa P explain the damage that has arisen with her siblings around her parents' affairs. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 93 where today I am speaking with Lisa P.
Lisa P's Email: buggiebutt@hotmail.com

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]]> Buzzsprout-9200544 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0500 2976 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event, wif 3 93 full true Pearis's Story Pearis's Story Pearis the Brave.
Pearis is willing to be a mentor to new NPEs who need to connect with another NPE.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 92 where today I am speaking with Pearis.
Pearis's Email: pearisrn@gmail.com


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]]> Pearis the Brave.
Pearis is willing to be a mentor to new NPEs who need to connect with another NPE.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 92 where today I am speaking with Pearis.
Pearis's Email: pearisrn@gmail.com


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]]> Buzzsprout-9149918 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 20:00:00 -0500 2680 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event 3 92 full true Cindy's Story Cindy's Story Cindy was really close to, and identified with  her BCF and his family, so the Ancestry results were devastating!

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 91 where today I am speaking with Cindy.
Cindy's Email: justcindysue@gmail.com


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]]> Cindy was really close to, and identified with  her BCF and his family, so the Ancestry results were devastating!

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 91 where today I am speaking with Cindy.
Cindy's Email: justcindysue@gmail.com


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]]> Buzzsprout-9080009 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0500 2132 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage, misattributed paternity, non paternal event 3 91 full false Jaclyn's Story Jaclyn's Story Welcome to Season 3. Jaclyn is willing to share her NPE story using a pseudonym as she wants to ensure her anonymity. Her birth certificate father does not know the truth, and she does not want to tell him. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 90 where today I am speaking with Jaclyn.


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]]> Welcome to Season 3. Jaclyn is willing to share her NPE story using a pseudonym as she wants to ensure her anonymity. Her birth certificate father does not know the truth, and she does not want to tell him. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 90 where today I am speaking with Jaclyn.


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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-9003912 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 23:00:00 -0500 2493 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed paternity, misattribute parentage 3 90 full true Jaime's Story Jaime's Story Jaime discovers she is a donor-conceived individual as an adult, and her mother's OB-GYN used his own sperm without consent. 
This is the last episode of Season 2. July 2021 NPE Stories will be on vacation and back in August 2021 for Season 3. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 89 where today I am speaking with Jaime.

Resources:
NPE Facebook Support Groups:
Adoptees, NPEs, Donor Conceived & Other Genetic Identity Seekers
NPE Only: After the Discovery
This MPE Life
Hiraeth Hope & Healing
The Mindful NPE
PUBLIC Coalition for Genetic Truth (CGT)
Togetherness Heals~NPE Only
MPE: Cross Cultural Connections
Right to Know

Podcasts:
Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges, Cut off Genes, Sex, Lies, and the Truth, Family Secrets with Dani Shapiro

Severance Magazine:
Severancemag.com

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]]> Jaime discovers she is a donor-conceived individual as an adult, and her mother's OB-GYN used his own sperm without consent. 
This is the last episode of Season 2. July 2021 NPE Stories will be on vacation and back in August 2021 for Season 3. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 89 where today I am speaking with Jaime.

Resources:
NPE Facebook Support Groups:
Adoptees, NPEs, Donor Conceived & Other Genetic Identity Seekers
NPE Only: After the Discovery
This MPE Life
Hiraeth Hope & Healing
The Mindful NPE
PUBLIC Coalition for Genetic Truth (CGT)
Togetherness Heals~NPE Only
MPE: Cross Cultural Connections
Right to Know

Podcasts:
Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges, Cut off Genes, Sex, Lies, and the Truth, Family Secrets with Dani Shapiro

Severance Magazine:
Severancemag.com

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Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
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NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

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]]> Buzzsprout-8784775 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 23:00:00 -0500 4117 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, donor conceived, DCP, DCI, ART, fertility doctor 2 89 full false Jennifer's Story Jennifer's Story Jennifer spent the first part of her academic career researching assisted reproductive technologies and kinship, and then finds herself an NPE.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 88 where today I am speaking with Jennifer.

Resources:
Jennifer's article on Severance Magazine:
https://severancemag.com/kinship-what-makes-a-family/
Jennifer's Email: carraherjennifer@gmail.com

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]]> Jennifer spent the first part of her academic career researching assisted reproductive technologies and kinship, and then finds herself an NPE.

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 88 where today I am speaking with Jennifer.

Resources:
Jennifer's article on Severance Magazine:
https://severancemag.com/kinship-what-makes-a-family/
Jennifer's Email: carraherjennifer@gmail.com

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]]> Buzzsprout-8709433 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:00:00 -0500 3878 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, assisted reproductive technology, mpe, misattributed parentage 2 88 full false Marilyn's Story Marilyn's Story Marilyn shares her NPE experience.
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 87 where today I am speaking with Marilyn.

Resources:
Marilyn's Email: strunkhouse@gmail.com

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]]> Marilyn shares her NPE experience.
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 87 where today I am speaking with Marilyn.

Resources:
Marilyn's Email: strunkhouse@gmail.com

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]]> Buzzsprout-8666169 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0500 3643 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, misattributed paternity, mpe 2 87 full false Michele's Story Michele's Story The Secret in My DNA podcast host, Michele, shares her heartbreak. 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 86 where today I am speaking with Michele.

Resources:
Righttoknow.us
Erin Partridge Art Therapist Wings to Fly Art Therapy Studio
Dawn Davies Writer Whistle Tree Writers

Michele's Podcast: The Secret in My DNA
FB page: The Secret in My DNA
Michele's Email: thesecretinmydna@gmail.com

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]]> The Secret in My DNA podcast host, Michele, shares her heartbreak. 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 86 where today I am speaking with Michele.

Resources:
Righttoknow.us
Erin Partridge Art Therapist Wings to Fly Art Therapy Studio
Dawn Davies Writer Whistle Tree Writers

Michele's Podcast: The Secret in My DNA
FB page: The Secret in My DNA
Michele's Email: thesecretinmydna@gmail.com

Follow NPE Stories on Facebook.
Subscribe to NPE Stories podcast to get weekly episodes.
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Buzzsprout-8635852 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 23:00:00 -0500 3915 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed paternity 2 86 full false Melissa's Story Melissa's Story Melissa went through the emotional challenges of anger and anxiety around finding out her dad was not her dad.
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 85 where today I am speaking with Melissa.

Resources:
Melissa's Email: melissalynn1979@yahoo.ca

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]]> Melissa went through the emotional challenges of anger and anxiety around finding out her dad was not her dad.
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 85 where today I am speaking with Melissa.

Resources:
Melissa's Email: melissalynn1979@yahoo.ca

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]]> Buzzsprout-8598890 Thu, 27 May 2021 10:00:00 -0500 2490 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed parentage 2 85 full true Karen C's Story Karen C's Story Karen’s DNA results in April 2019 confirmed her NPE. 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 84 where today I am speaking with Karen C.

Resources:
Karen's Email: karenm5176@yahoo.com

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]]> Karen’s DNA results in April 2019 confirmed her NPE. 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 84 where today I am speaking with Karen C.

Resources:
Karen's Email: karenm5176@yahoo.com

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-8539135 Mon, 17 May 2021 22:00:00 -0500 1982 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed paternity, alcoholism 2 84 full false Dancing Around the Truth Dancing Around the Truth NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 83 where today I am speaking with Christine.

Resources:
Christine's Website: christinefromqueens.com
Christine's Email: christinefromqueens@gmail.com
Christine's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Around-Truth-Christine-Jacobsen/dp/B08L3XBYTD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VJ3RVNHVJT0Y&dchild=1&keywords=dancing+around+the+truth+christine+jacobsen&qid=1605648197&sprefix=Dancing+around+th%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-

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]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 83 where today I am speaking with Christine.

Resources:
Christine's Website: christinefromqueens.com
Christine's Email: christinefromqueens@gmail.com
Christine's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Around-Truth-Christine-Jacobsen/dp/B08L3XBYTD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VJ3RVNHVJT0Y&dchild=1&keywords=dancing+around+the+truth+christine+jacobsen&qid=1605648197&sprefix=Dancing+around+th%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-

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]]> Buzzsprout-8495377 Tue, 11 May 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1879 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, transracial, transethnic, misattributed paternity 2 83 full false Kim's Story Kim's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 82 where today I am speaking with Kim.

Resources: 
Kim's Insta: @misattributedpaternity

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Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

Mentioned:
Righttoknow.us
Cotey Bowman LPC

NPE Stories Patreon

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]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 82 where today I am speaking with Kim.

Resources: 
Kim's Insta: @misattributedpaternity

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Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

Mentioned:
Righttoknow.us
Cotey Bowman LPC

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> Buzzsprout-8482061 Sat, 08 May 2021 10:00:00 -0500 2031 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, misattributed paternity 2 82 full false Jason's Story Jason's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 81 where today I am speaking with Jason.

Resources: 
Jason's Email: jacsonwall@gmail.com
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]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 81 where today I am speaking with Jason.

Resources: 
Jason's Email: jacsonwall@gmail.com
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Lily's IG: @lilymwood
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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-8436645 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0500 1726 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe 2 81 full false Zari's Story Zari's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 80 where today I am speaking with Zari.

Resources: 
Zari Cardenas is on Facebook
Zari's Email: zari.michele@gmail.com
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]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 80 where today I am speaking with Zari.

Resources: 
Zari Cardenas is on Facebook
Zari's Email: zari.michele@gmail.com
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]]> Buzzsprout-8408868 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0500 4785 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe 2 80 full false Michael's Story Michael's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 79 where today I am speaking with Michael.

Resources: 
Book: I Had My Underwear On The Entire Time: A Memoir of Discovering Family through Genetic Genealogy by Michael and Amy Blair
https://www.amazon.com/Had-Underwear-Entire-Time-Discovering/dp/0578806126
Michael and Amy Blair's Email: apairofblairs@gmail.com
Right to Know - Iowa Law
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 79 where today I am speaking with Michael.

Resources: 
Book: I Had My Underwear On The Entire Time: A Memoir of Discovering Family through Genetic Genealogy by Michael and Amy Blair
https://www.amazon.com/Had-Underwear-Entire-Time-Discovering/dp/0578806126
Michael and Amy Blair's Email: apairofblairs@gmail.com
Right to Know - Iowa Law
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-8370836 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0500 2664 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, mpe, adult adoptee, right to know 2 79 full true Kathy MM's Story Kathy MM's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 78 where today I am speaking with Kathy.

Resources:
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 78 where today I am speaking with Kathy.

Resources:
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-8333732 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0500 2092 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, MPE 2 78 full false Dawn's Story Dawn's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 77 where today I am speaking with Dawn.

Resources:
Dawn's Website: dawndaviesbooks.com
Dawn's Writing Workshop: whistletreewriters.com
Dawn's IG: @dawnlandia @whistletreewriters
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 77 where today I am speaking with Dawn.

Resources:
Dawn's Website: dawndaviesbooks.com
Dawn's Writing Workshop: whistletreewriters.com
Dawn's IG: @dawnlandia @whistletreewriters
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-8288814 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0500 4144 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation 2 77 full false Lisa A's Story Lisa A's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 76 where today I am speaking with Lisa A.

Resources:
Lisa's Email: texasarent@gmail.com
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 76 where today I am speaking with Lisa A.

Resources:
Lisa's Email: texasarent@gmail.com
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-8240066 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0500 3496 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation 2 76 full false Wendy Kathleen's Story Wendy Kathleen's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 75 where today I am speaking with Kathleen.

Resources:
Kathleen's Email: kathleenkirstein@gmail.com
Find Kathleen on Facebook: Kathleen Shea Kirstein
thewritejourneyworkshop.com
Book: The Primal Wound by Nancy Verrier
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 75 where today I am speaking with Kathleen.

Resources:
Kathleen's Email: kathleenkirstein@gmail.com
Find Kathleen on Facebook: Kathleen Shea Kirstein
thewritejourneyworkshop.com
Book: The Primal Wound by Nancy Verrier
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-8190222 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0500 3713 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, LDA, late discovery adoptee 2 75 full true Annie's Story Annie's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 74 where today I am speaking with Annie.

Resources:
"Why Men Don't Want to Talk About it?  by Brad Ewell
https://severancemag.com/why-dont-men-want-to-talk-about-it/
Facebook Group: NPE Only: After the Discovery
Annie's Email: annepersico813@gmail.com
https://hiraethhopeandhealing.com/
NPE, LDA Retreat Info through the Facebook Group: Hiraeth Hope & Healing
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 74 where today I am speaking with Annie.

Resources:
"Why Men Don't Want to Talk About it?  by Brad Ewell
https://severancemag.com/why-dont-men-want-to-talk-about-it/
Facebook Group: NPE Only: After the Discovery
Annie's Email: annepersico813@gmail.com
https://hiraethhopeandhealing.com/
NPE, LDA Retreat Info through the Facebook Group: Hiraeth Hope & Healing
Lily's IG: @lilymwood
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-8148244 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 23:00:00 -0500 3119 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation 2 74 full false Richard's Story Richard's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 73 where today I am speaking with Richard.

Resources:
Richard's email: lone.tree.npe@gmail.com
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 73 where today I am speaking with Richard.

Resources:
Richard's email: lone.tree.npe@gmail.com
NPE Stories email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-8108274 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0600 2881 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, sexual assault 2 73 full false KJ's Story KJ's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 72 where today I am speaking with KJ(Kathleen).

Resources:
KJ (Kathleen's) email: kjayem@yahoo.com
npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 72 where today I am speaking with KJ(Kathleen).

Resources:
KJ (Kathleen's) email: kjayem@yahoo.com
npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-8075772 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0600 2569 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, rejection 2 72 full false Laura's Story Laura's Story Conceived by rape, Laura's NPE is the result of her teen mother's molestation by her uncle. 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 71 where today I am speaking with Laura.

Resources:
npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Conceived by rape, Laura's NPE is the result of her teen mother's molestation by her uncle. 
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 71 where today I am speaking with Laura.

Resources:
npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-8051455 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0600 5572 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation, rape, non consensual, sexual abuse, sexual assault 2 71 full true Shae's Story Shae's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 70 where today I am speaking with Shae.

Resources:
Shae Lee's Email:  s.r.lee930@gmail.com
Shae's (S.R.Lee) children book:  Welcome to Creeptown: The 400th Ween  



NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 70 where today I am speaking with Shae.

Resources:
Shae Lee's Email:  s.r.lee930@gmail.com
Shae's (S.R.Lee) children book:  Welcome to Creeptown: The 400th Ween  



NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-8022008 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0600 1581 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation 2 70 full false Bob's Story Bob's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 69 where today I am speaking with Bob.

Resources:
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com
Bob's Email: orofinomaniac78@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 69 where today I am speaking with Bob.

Resources:
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com
Bob's Email: orofinomaniac78@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-7903675 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0600 4716 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation 2 69 full true Sasha's Story Sasha's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 68 where today I am speaking with Sasha.

Resources:
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com
jag983@yahoo.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 68 where today I am speaking with Sasha.

Resources:
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com
jag983@yahoo.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-7795372 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0600 2200 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 68 full false Myndi's Story Myndi's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 67 where today I am speaking with Myndi.

Resources:
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com
the7fitzs@yahoo.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 67 where today I am speaking with Myndi.

Resources:
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com
the7fitzs@yahoo.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-7482556 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0600 2392 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, family secret, mpe, 2 67 full false Beth's Story Beth's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 66 where today I am speaking with Beth.

Resources:
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 66 where today I am speaking with Beth.

Resources:
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-7360795 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:00:00 -0600 3085 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 66 full false Robyn's Story Robyn's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 65 where today I am speaking with Robyn.

Resources:
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 65 where today I am speaking with Robyn.

Resources:
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-7244611 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0600 3269 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 65 full false Cassandra's Story Cassandra's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 64 where today I am speaking with Cassandra.

Resources:
NBC New York DNA Surprise Documentary: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/on-air/as-seen-on/dna-surprises-3-women-find-out-theyre-not-who-they-thought-they-were-2/2320085/
Find on FB: Cassandra Adams
Cassandra's IG: @CassandraJAdams
Cassandra's Email: cassandrajadams@yahoo.com
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 64 where today I am speaking with Cassandra.

Resources:
NBC New York DNA Surprise Documentary: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/on-air/as-seen-on/dna-surprises-3-women-find-out-theyre-not-who-they-thought-they-were-2/2320085/
Find on FB: Cassandra Adams
Cassandra's IG: @CassandraJAdams
Cassandra's Email: cassandrajadams@yahoo.com
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-7196875 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0600 3930 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, DCP, adopted, ashkenazi jew, donor conceived 2 64 full false Leigh's Story Leigh's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 63 where today I am speaking with Leigh.

Resources:
CRI Genetics DNA Test
Leigh's Email: npeleigh@gmail.com
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 63 where today I am speaking with Leigh.

Resources:
CRI Genetics DNA Test
Leigh's Email: npeleigh@gmail.com
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-7064578 Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0600 4406 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 63 full true Debi's Story Debi's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 62 where today I am speaking with Debi.

Resources:
Facebook NPE Group mentioned is NPE Only: After the Discovery and DNA NPE Friends
Debi Alvidrez
Debi's Email: dalvidrez678@gmail.com
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 62 where today I am speaking with Debi.

Resources:
Facebook NPE Group mentioned is NPE Only: After the Discovery and DNA NPE Friends
Debi Alvidrez
Debi's Email: dalvidrez678@gmail.com
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-6962066 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 22:00:00 -0600 2978 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 62 full false Paul's Story Paul's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 61 where today I am speaking with Paul.

Resources:
Facebook NPE Group mentioned is NPE Only: After the Discovery
Genealogy mapping tool: dnapainter.com
Paul's Website: findingaltongass.com
Paul's Email: pfeels@gmail.com
Lincoln and Melissa Going's case: 
https://thelogcabinsage.com/lincoln-and-the-melissa-goings-case/
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 61 where today I am speaking with Paul.

Resources:
Facebook NPE Group mentioned is NPE Only: After the Discovery
Genealogy mapping tool: dnapainter.com
Paul's Website: findingaltongass.com
Paul's Email: pfeels@gmail.com
Lincoln and Melissa Going's case: 
https://thelogcabinsage.com/lincoln-and-the-melissa-goings-case/
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-6878210 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0600 2600 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 61 full false Teela's Story Teela's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 60 where today I am speaking with Teela.

Resources:
Right To Know: righttoknow.us
Teela's Email: teelapenter@gmail.com
Lily's IG: lilymwood
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 60 where today I am speaking with Teela.

Resources:
Right To Know: righttoknow.us
Teela's Email: teelapenter@gmail.com
Lily's IG: lilymwood
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-6726109 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0600 2637 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 60 full false Eve's Story Eve's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome! Today I am speaking with Eve.


Eve Sturges of Everything's Relative email: eve@everythingsrelativepodcast.com
Website: evesturges.la
Instagram: @everythingsrelativepodcast
Facebook: Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome! Today I am speaking with Eve.


Eve Sturges of Everything's Relative email: eve@everythingsrelativepodcast.com
Website: evesturges.la
Instagram: @everythingsrelativepodcast
Facebook: Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Eve Sturges of Everything's Relative Buzzsprout-6175480 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600 3121 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 59 full false Diane's Story Diane's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 58 where today I am speaking with Diane.

Resources:
B.K. Jackson
Severance Magazine Articles: 
https://severancemag.com/q-a-with-lily-wood-host-of-npe-stories/
https://severancemag.com/after-a-dna-surprise-10-things-no-one-wants-to-hear/?fbclid=IwAR28T194Pcdu9fqRiEBym7nSw-cONy6RdG9xRABluEmZtN4xeuUX2psefB4
whitepages.com
Lily's IG: lilymwood
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 58 where today I am speaking with Diane.

Resources:
B.K. Jackson
Severance Magazine Articles: 
https://severancemag.com/q-a-with-lily-wood-host-of-npe-stories/
https://severancemag.com/after-a-dna-surprise-10-things-no-one-wants-to-hear/?fbclid=IwAR28T194Pcdu9fqRiEBym7nSw-cONy6RdG9xRABluEmZtN4xeuUX2psefB4
whitepages.com
Lily's IG: lilymwood
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-6506707 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0600 4456 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 58 full false Marissa's Story Marissa's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 57 where today I am speaking with Marissa.

Resources:
Webinar: Righttoknow.us
Libby Copeland's Book: The Lost Family
Lily's IG: lilymwood
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 57 where today I am speaking with Marissa.

Resources:
Webinar: Righttoknow.us
Libby Copeland's Book: The Lost Family
Lily's IG: lilymwood
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-6385768 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0600 1807 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 57 full false Sarah's Story Sarah's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 56 where today I am speaking with Sarah.

Resources:
Sarah's Email: itsmylifenpe@gmail.com
Sarah's Twitter: itsmylifenpe
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 56 where today I am speaking with Sarah.

Resources:
Sarah's Email: itsmylifenpe@gmail.com
Sarah's Twitter: itsmylifenpe
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-6299959 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 23:00:00 -0600 2187 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, swingers 2 56 full false Heidi's Story Heidi's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 55 where today I am speaking with Heidi.

Resources:
Heidi's Email: NPE_Heidi@outlook.com
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 55 where today I am speaking with Heidi.

Resources:
Heidi's Email: NPE_Heidi@outlook.com
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-6230275 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -0600 2239 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 55 full false Heather O's Story Heather O's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 54 where today I am speaking with Heather O.

Resources:
Heather O's Blog www.dnagonewrong.com
Facebook Page: DNA Gone Wrong
Alexander's Youtube Channel: Curiosity Inc
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com
Lily's Instagram Handle @lilymwood

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 54 where today I am speaking with Heather O.

Resources:
Heather O's Blog www.dnagonewrong.com
Facebook Page: DNA Gone Wrong
Alexander's Youtube Channel: Curiosity Inc
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com
Lily's Instagram Handle @lilymwood

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-6061711 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0500 1651 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 54 full false Annette's Story Annette's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 53 where today I am speaking with Annette.

Resources:
Annette's Blog: www.ancestrydiscoveries.com
Annette's Email: annettelbecklund@gmail.com
Annette's InSession Article: https://fmhca.wildapricot.org/resources/Aug%202020.pdf
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com
Lily's Instagram Handle @lilymwood

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 53 where today I am speaking with Annette.

Resources:
Annette's Blog: www.ancestrydiscoveries.com
Annette's Email: annettelbecklund@gmail.com
Annette's InSession Article: https://fmhca.wildapricot.org/resources/Aug%202020.pdf
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com
Lily's Instagram Handle @lilymwood

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-6043462 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0500 1765 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 53 full false Randi's Story Randi's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 52 where today I am speaking with Randi.

Resources:
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com
Lily's Instagram Handle @lilymwood

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 52 where today I am speaking with Randi.

Resources:
NPE Stories Email: npestories@gmail.com
Lily's Instagram Handle @lilymwood

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-5970925 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:00:00 -0500 2284 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 52 full false DaRhonda's Story DaRhonda's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 51 where today I am speaking with DaRhonda.

Resources:
darhonda@darhonda.com
NPEs Only: After the Discovery (facebook group)
Lily's Instagram Handle @lilymwood

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 51 where today I am speaking with DaRhonda.

Resources:
darhonda@darhonda.com
NPEs Only: After the Discovery (facebook group)
Lily's Instagram Handle @lilymwood

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-5779909 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 22:00:00 -0500 2016 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 51 full true Donna G's Story Donna G's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 50 where today I am speaking with Donna G.

Resources:
Donna Garey on Facebook
donna.garey@yahoo.com
NPE Only: After the Discovery - (private FB group for NPEs)

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 50 where today I am speaking with Donna G.

Resources:
Donna Garey on Facebook
donna.garey@yahoo.com
NPE Only: After the Discovery - (private FB group for NPEs)

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-5681539 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0500 3354 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 50 full false Dennis's Story Dennis's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 49 where today I am speaking with Dennis.

Resources:
NPE Only: After the Discovery - (private FB group for NPEs)


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 49 where today I am speaking with Dennis.

Resources:
NPE Only: After the Discovery - (private FB group for NPEs)


NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-5628058 Sun, 27 Sep 2020 22:00:00 -0500 2279 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 49 full false Cory's Story Cory's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 48 where today I am speaking with Cory.



Resources:
corygoodrich.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 48 where today I am speaking with Cory.



Resources:
corygoodrich.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-5478538 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 23:00:00 -0500 2085 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 48 full false Meredith's Story Meredith's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 47 where today I am speaking with Meredith.



Resources:
meredithgroves2003@gmail.com
Meredith Chism Groves on Facebook

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 47 where today I am speaking with Meredith.



Resources:
meredithgroves2003@gmail.com
Meredith Chism Groves on Facebook

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-5391781 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0500 2408 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 47 full false Rachel's Story Rachel's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 46 where today I am speaking with Rachel.



Resources:
Archives.com
BeenVerified.com
IAOTRC.com  International Trauma Recovery Coach
Bradley Hall Show
Rachel can be reached via email at rachelpiraino@yahoo.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 46 where today I am speaking with Rachel.



Resources:
Archives.com
BeenVerified.com
IAOTRC.com  International Trauma Recovery Coach
Bradley Hall Show
Rachel can be reached via email at rachelpiraino@yahoo.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-5249527 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0500 2447 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 46 full false Marion's Story Marion's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 45 where today I am speaking with Marion.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 45 where today I am speaking with Marion.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-5154319 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:00:00 -0500 2064 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 45 full false Ken's Story Ken's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 44 where today I am speaking with Ken.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 44 where today I am speaking with Ken.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-5042876 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 23:00:00 -0500 2087 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 44 full false Susan's Story Susan's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 43 where today I am speaking with Susan.

Resources:
Susan's Tuesday night NPE Zoom Meeting she refers to is hosted through
Krista Driver KDriver@mariposacenter.org

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 43 where today I am speaking with Susan.

Resources:
Susan's Tuesday night NPE Zoom Meeting she refers to is hosted through
Krista Driver KDriver@mariposacenter.org

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-4965830 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1900 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 43 full false Scott's Story Scott's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 42 where today I am speaking with Scott.

Scott can be reached at scottnpestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 42 where today I am speaking with Scott.

Scott can be reached at scottnpestories@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-4859621 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 23:00:00 -0500 3097 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 42 full true Alexis's Story Alexis's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 41 where today I am speaking with Alexis. This is the season 2 premier.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 41 where today I am speaking with Alexis. This is the season 2 premier.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-4750664 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1322 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 2 41 full false After the Discovery After the Discovery NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 40 where today I am speaking with an anonymous NPE. This is the season 1 finale. Season 2 returns August 2020

Resources:

Facebook Group
NPE Only: After the Discovery

Email
hiraethhopeandhealing@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 40 where today I am speaking with an anonymous NPE. This is the season 1 finale. Season 2 returns August 2020

Resources:

Facebook Group
NPE Only: After the Discovery

Email
hiraethhopeandhealing@gmail.com

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-4421165 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 21:00:00 -0500 2123 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 40 full false Teri's Story Teri's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 39 where today I am talking to Teri.

Resources:
The Stranger in My Genes: A Memoir  by Bill Griffeth
"Family Secrets" podcast with Dani Shapiro

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 39 where today I am talking to Teri.

Resources:
The Stranger in My Genes: A Memoir  by Bill Griffeth
"Family Secrets" podcast with Dani Shapiro

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-4296701 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 21:00:00 -0500 3199 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 39 full false Heather's Story Heather's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 38 where today I am talking to Heather.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 38 where today I am talking to Heather.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-4127945 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0500 2655 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 38 full false Patrice's Story Patrice's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 37 where today I am talking to Patrice.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 37 where today I am talking to Patrice.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-4038137 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0500 3294 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 37 full false Joy's Story Joy's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 36 where today I am talking to Joy.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 36 where today I am talking to Joy.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-3836756 Tue, 19 May 2020 22:00:00 -0500 2151 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 36 full false Karen's Story Karen's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 35 where today I am talking to Karen.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 35 where today I am talking to Karen.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> Buzzsprout-3661510 Thu, 07 May 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1860 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 35 full false Allison's Story Allison's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 34 where today I am talking to Allison.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 34 where today I am talking to Allison.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-3496726 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 20:00:00 -0500 2575 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 34 full false Wendi's Story Wendi's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 33 where today I am talking to Wendi.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 33 where today I am talking to Wendi.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-3400654 Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0500 2108 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 33 full false Victoria's Story Victoria's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 32 where today I am talking to Victoria.

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Welcome to Episode 32 where today I am talking to Victoria.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-3329272 Sat, 11 Apr 2020 22:00:00 -0500 2047 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, nonconsensual, rape 1 32 full false Theresa's Story Theresa's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 31 where today I am talking to Theresa.

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Welcome to Episode 31 where today I am talking to Theresa.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-3177733 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0500 2183 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 31 full false Martin's Story Martin's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 30 where today I am talking to Martin.

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Welcome to Episode 30 where today I am talking to Martin.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-3156367 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0500 3085 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 30 full false Cindi's Story Cindi's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 29 where today I am talking to Cindi.

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Welcome to Episode 29 where today I am talking to Cindi.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-3046072 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0500 2557 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 29 full false Lauren's Story Lauren's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 28 where today I am talking to Lauren.

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Welcome to Episode 28 where today I am talking to Lauren.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-2978899 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -0500 4201 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 28 full false Travis's Story Travis's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 27 where today I am talking to Travis.

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Welcome to Episode 27 where today I am talking to Travis.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-2922388 Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 3265 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 27 full false Maggie's Story Maggie's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 26 where today I am talking to Maggie.

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Welcome to Episode 26 where today I am talking to Maggie.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-2843440 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:00:00 -0600 2768 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 26 full false Brad's Story Brad's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 25 where today I am talking to Brad.

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Welcome to Episode 25 where today I am talking to Brad.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-2782678 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 23:00:00 -0600 2575 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, adoption 1 25 full false Lily's Story Lily's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 24 where today I am talking to Lily.

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Welcome to Episode 24 where today I am talking to Lily.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-2688109 Sat, 08 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600 2278 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 24 full false Larry's Story Larry's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 23 where today I am talking to Larry.

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Welcome to Episode 23 where today I am talking to Larry.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-2657770 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0600 1615 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 23 full false Kathy's Story Kathy's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 22 where today I am talking to Kathy.

Kathy may be emailed at knovotney166@gmail.com

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Welcome to Episode 22 where today I am talking to Kathy.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-2606569 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 23:00:00 -0600 1382 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 22 full true Donna's Story Donna's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 21 where today I am talking to Donna.

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Welcome to Episode 21 where today I am talking to Donna.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-2567944 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0600 2579 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetics 1 21 full true Judy G's Story Judy G's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 20 where today I am talking to Judy G.

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Welcome to Episode 20 where today I am talking to Judy G.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-2550001 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 22:00:00 -0600 1723 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 20 full false Gina's Story Gina's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  


Welcome to Episode 19 where today I am talking to Gina.

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Welcome to Episode 19 where today I am talking to Gina.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-2468711 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 22:00:00 -0600 2316 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 19 full false Kathleen's Story Kathleen's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  


Welcome to Episode 18 where today I am talking to Kathleen.

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Welcome to Episode 18 where today I am talking to Kathleen.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-2311328 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -0600 2572 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, full sibling, secret 1 18 full false Tim's Story Tim's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  


Welcome to Episode 17 where today I am talking to Tim.

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Welcome to Episode 17 where today I am talking to Tim.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-2265281 Wed, 11 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0600 4019 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 17 full false Lorna's Story Lorna's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  


Welcome to Episode 16 where today I am talking to Lorna.

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Welcome to Episode 16 where today I am talking to Lorna.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-2196974 Sat, 30 Nov 2019 21:00:00 -0600 2780 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetics 1 16 full false Kelly's Story Kelly's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 15 where today I am talking to Kelly. 

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Welcome to Episode 15 where today I am talking to Kelly. 

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-2174441 Tue, 26 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -0600 2758 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 15 full false Jimmy's Story Jimmy's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 14 where today I am talking to Jimmy. 

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Welcome to Episode 14 where today I am talking to Jimmy. 

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-2120034 Tue, 19 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -0600 3351 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, genetic triangulation 1 14 full true Karlai's Story Karlai's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 13 where today I am talking to Karlai. 

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Welcome to Episode 13 where today I am talking to Karlai. 

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-2007795 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0600 2064 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity, nonconsensual 1 13 full false Pam's Story Pam's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  


Welcome to Episode 12 where today I am talking to Pam. 

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Welcome to Episode 12 where today I am talking to Pam. 

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-1986553 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -0600 2472 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 12 full false Judy and Ron's Story (Part 2) Judy and Ron's Story (Part 2) NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  


Welcome to Episode 11 Part 2 where today I am talking to Judy and Ron. 

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Welcome to Episode 11 Part 2 where today I am talking to Judy and Ron. 

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-1963915 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:00:00 -0500 2542 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 11 full false Judy and Ron's Story (Part 1) Judy and Ron's Story (Part 1) NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  


Welcome to Episode 10 Part 1 where today I am talking to Judy and Ron. 

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Welcome to Episode 10 Part 1 where today I am talking to Judy and Ron. 

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-1963885 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:00:00 -0500 1484 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 10 full false Lisa's Story Lisa's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  


Welcome to Episode 9 where today I am talking to Lisa.

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Welcome to Episode 9 where today I am talking to Lisa.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-1838737 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 23:00:00 -0500 2468 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 9 full false Alicia's Story Alicia's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  


Welcome to Episode 8 where today I am talking to Alicia.

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Welcome to Episode 8 where today I am talking to Alicia.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-1738543 Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:00:00 -0500 2744 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 8 full false Shelby's Story Shelby's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 7 where today I am talking to Shelby.

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Welcome to Episode 7 where today I am talking to Shelby.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-1687474 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -0500 3345 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 7 full true Jesse's Story Jesse's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 6 where today I am talking to Jesse.


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Welcome to Episode 6 where today I am talking to Jesse.


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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-1472458 Mon, 29 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0500 1810 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 6 full false Dana's Story Dana's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 5 where today I am talking to Dana.

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Welcome to Episode 5 where today I am talking to Dana.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-1405828 Sat, 13 Jul 2019 20:00:00 -0500 1217 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 5 full false Jill's Story Jill's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

Welcome to Episode 4 where today we will hear from Jill.

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Welcome to Episode 4 where today we will hear from Jill.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-1394041 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 13:00:00 -0500 1712 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 4 full false Camille's Story Camille's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out. 

Welcome to Episode 3 where today we will hear from Camille.

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Welcome to Episode 3 where today we will hear from Camille.

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]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-1369309 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1337 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy, affair, half sibling, infidelity 1 3 full false Julie's Story Julie's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  
Our 2nd NPE to share their story is Julie.  

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NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  
Our 2nd NPE to share their story is Julie.  

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-1336327 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1878 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy 1 2 full false Matt's Story Matt's Story NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  


Welcome to Episode 1, where our first NPE to share their story is Matt from Texas. 

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
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]]> NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  


Welcome to Episode 1, where our first NPE to share their story is Matt from Texas. 

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> NPE Stories Buzzsprout-1266545 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500 2145 NPE, DNA, DNA surprise, Ancestry, family tree, 23andme, paternity, not parent expected, non paternity event, genealogy 1 1 full false NPE Stories Trailer launching July 1st 2019 NPE Stories Trailer launching July 1st 2019 What if you found out your parent was not in fact your biological parent.  

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story.

What is an NPE?  It is a term that stands for Not Parent Expected or Non Paternity Event.  It is used for people who have found out the life changing news that their parent wasn’t their biological parent.  Most likely through the advent of home DNA kits.  

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

These stories are here for us to listen to and nod along with.  Be a part of the story telling. If you are an NPE that would like to share your story email npestories@gmail.com.  You do not have to give any identifying information.  I’d like to hear from you.

NPE Stories will be launching July 1st 2019.

Come heal with us.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

]]> What if you found out your parent was not in fact your biological parent.  

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story.

What is an NPE?  It is a term that stands for Not Parent Expected or Non Paternity Event.  It is used for people who have found out the life changing news that their parent wasn’t their biological parent.  Most likely through the advent of home DNA kits.  

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like.  How they found out they were an NPE.  And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.  

These stories are here for us to listen to and nod along with.  Be a part of the story telling. If you are an NPE that would like to share your story email npestories@gmail.com.  You do not have to give any identifying information.  I’d like to hear from you.

NPE Stories will be launching July 1st 2019.

Come heal with us.

NPE Stories Patreon

NPE Stories facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

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