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 un...
12 Sep 20251h 3min
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...
5 Sep 202550min
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 cert...
28 Aug 202559min
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...
16 Juni 202554min
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 fin...
14 Maj 202544min
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...
4 Maj 202545min
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 ...
21 Apr 202557min
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 ...
11 Apr 20251h 9min
