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Rose's Story22 oct. 202600:45:43

In this episode, Rose opens up about discovering her biological father through a 2024 DNA test and managing the unexpected shift in her cultural identity. She shares how humor helped her navigate the initial shock, what it has been like trying to connect with a father who keeps her a secret, and why leaning into comedy and comfort movies keeps her grounded. 

Resources Mentioned:

Mamma Mia the movie

Parent Trap the movies

NPE Stories Patreon

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

Bradley's Story15 oct. 202600:51:04

This episode features Bradley Hall, a well-known figure in the NPE community. He shares his own personal story and childhood trauma, as well as how his identity crisis and NPE affected him. So many great resources mentioned for NPEs in this special episode. 

Resources Mentioned:

npenetwork.org

The NPE Experience

thebradleyhall.com

The NPE Experience by Bradley Hall book coming soon

NPE Stories Patreon

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

Toi's Story06 oct. 202600:48:31

Toi shares what she has learned about her NPE and biological father, while noting that her mother may have never known the truth herself. After facing new heart failure complications and a hereditary diagnosis, she reaches back out to her biological relatives to uncover critical health details and seek closure.

NPE Stories Patreon

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

Jen's Story30 sept. 202600:51:59

Jen originally had her non-paternal event as a young adult in the late 90's when a man she had known her whole life abruptly told her the truth. Jen spent years navigating her identity crisis and eventually found healing through EMDR. 

Jen can be reached via email jj_bense@yahoo.com

NPE Stories Patreon

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

Sharon's Story22 sept. 202600:39:08

After family gossip started up, Sharon submitted a DNA test and received a surprise in her DNA matches. Drawing on her crisis counseling background, Sharon has given back by serving as a certified trauma recovery coach and support group facilitator to help others in the NPE community heal.

Resources Mentioned:

MPE competent directory

NPE Coping Hacks below:

(created by DNA NPE Healing Hearts )

Coping Hacks...The Good Kind

  •  Accomplish something, even if its small. Clean out a drawer, your closet, your car.
  •  Get a check-up and speak to your doctor. Be honest about your feelings.
  •  Identify your triggers and develop a strategy to cope beforehand.
  •  Make a gratitude list of 3-5 things you're grateful for.
  •  Write a letter to who you're having strong feelings about, then burn it or tear it up.
  •  Journal, write down free thoughts when you're feeling overwhelmed

Exercise or move your body; get outside in the sun. Do anything with your feelings/thoughts when they come up. – Dr. Jai Belton

NPE Stories Patreon

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

Diana's Story15 sept. 202600:47:00

Licensed mental health counselor Diana shares her recent NPE (Non-Paternal Event) discovery after a late 2020 DNA test led to unexpected family revelations in early 2026. Raised in a multicultural environment across New York and Florida, she explores the emotional journey of grieving her identity. Guided by her faith and background as a therapist, Diana discusses how she uses community, therapeutic tools, and personal coping strategies to embrace this new chapter with hope and resilience.

Resources Mentioned:

The Holistic Counselor

NPE Guide

Misattributed Parentage Counseling Directory

NPE Stories Patreon

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

Daisy's Story26 août 202600:39:03

Lily Wood kicks off Season 8 with guest Daisy Woods, who shares her story of discovering at age 55 that her biological roots were not what she had always believed.

When a sudden health crisis leaves doctors searching for answers, Daisy is forced to uncover the true genetic history hidden from her for decades. Her journey reveals why knowing your true biological heritage isn't just about identity—it can literally be a matter of life and death. Tune in to hear Daisy's inspiring perspective, along with a crucial practical tip on how accessing state death records can help you unlock your own family's medical truth. 

Daisy can be reached via email cocogriot@gmail.com and her youtube channel listed below. 

Resources Mentioned:

Who Yo People? Workbook by Daisy Woods


Daisy Woods aka Cocoa Griot (A Black Girl Stoic) Youtube Channel 

NPE Reddit 

NPE Stories Patreon

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

Relative Strangers24 juin 202600:43:48

In the year 7 season finale I was so excited to chat with B.K. Jackson (aka Kate), the incredible founder of Severance magazine and editor of the brilliant new essay collection, Relative Strangers. We had a great conversation into her incredibly complex discovery story which includes 9 siblings, and we spoke about the healing power of storytelling.

Resources Mentioned:

Relative Strangers edited by B.K. Jackson

Severance Magazine edited by B.K. Jackson

B.K. Jackson's ADHD Substack 

NPE Stories Patreon

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

Elizabeth's Story09 juin 202601:02:30

In this episode, Lily Wood sits down with Elizabeth, a trauma-informed yoga teacher who shares her traumatic story of surviving a chaotic childhood only to discover through a 23andMe test the devastating truth about her conception.


Elizabeth can be reached via email ekvipyoga@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:

vipyoga-noco.com

DNAngels

DNA Surprises Podcast with Alexis Hourselt (3 part podcast)

NPE Stories Patreon

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

Danny's Story27 mai 202600:39:37

Danny's mother revealed that he was actually a Non-Paternity Event (NPE) child, and his biological father was a man from New York named Daniel. To honor his biological roots while acknowledging the man who raised him, he socially changed his name to Danny. 

Danny can be reached via instagram @javi__cito

NPE Stories Patreon

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

Alethia's Story13 mai 202600:53:04

Harmful Content Warning: This episode contains raw language including racial slurs, as well as discussions of domestic violence and systemic trauma.

Alethia joins me to talk about a childhood defined by internal racism and the messy reality of growing up in a toxic home. We dive into the moment her world shifted when a DNA test completely dismantled her family’s origin story, replacing it with a hidden history she never saw coming. It’s an honest, sometimes uncomfortable look at the shame that follows a DNA surprise and the heavy emotional cost of carrying secrets you didn't even know existed.


Resources Mentioned:

Right to Know

DNAngels and Search Angels

One Drop: My Father's Hidden Life - A Story of Race and Family Secrets by Bliss Broyard

Finding Me: A Memoir by Viola Davis

Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

The Color of Water by James McBride

I Take My Coffee Black by Tyler Merritt

Reflections: A Window Into My Soul by Alethia Stern




NPE Stories Patreon

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

Becca's Story30 avr. 202600:38:53

In this episode, Becca Rothman, a comedian, activist, and mother shares the surprising story of discovering she was donor-conceived later in life. After years of living with a "clue" found by her sister, Becca finally used a DNA kit to uncover a biological father—a pediatrician—who shares her love of exclamation points. Becca discusses how she turned the entire journey into her 30-minute solo comedy show, Gifted.

You can follow Becca's stand-up and storytelling journey on Instagram @BeccaRothman

Resources Mentioned:

The Lost Family: How DNA Testing Is Upending Who We Are by Libby Copeland

The Sunday Story Seven IG @storyseven.al

beccarothman.com

Untangling Our Roots Conference



NPE Stories Patreon

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

Mark's Story19 avr. 202600:57:41

Growing up with a "normal" Midwestern upbringing, Mark never felt different or disconnected from his family. However, after his father's death, a quest to explore his Portuguese heritage through a DNA test led to the staggering discovery that he was 100% Iberian and had zero Polish blood. Now, he shares his journey of navigating this new reality, confronting a mother whose memories are fading, and connecting with a biological family he never knew existed.

Mark can be reached via email markthenpe@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:

Right to Know 

Severance Magazine 

DNA Surprises with Alexis Hourselt

NPE Stories Patreon

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

Alex's Story05 avr. 202600:45:55

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

Dawn M's Story20 mars 202600:43:16

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

Molly's Story27 févr. 202600:36:15

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

Stephanie's Story16 févr. 202600:51:32

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

DJ's Story15 janv. 202601:09:52

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

Stacy's Story22 déc. 202500:53:01

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

Constance's Story15 déc. 202500:36:51

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

Krissy's Story03 déc. 202500:33:32

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

Traci Grant's Story28 nov. 202500:51:26

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

Amy W's Story14 nov. 202500:53:03

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

William's Story04 nov. 202500:39:54

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

Pat's Story19 oct. 202500:33:55

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

Gina H's Story07 oct. 202500:40:50

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

Lisa F's Story22 sept. 202500:44:20

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

Lori's Story12 sept. 202501:03:31

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

Rebecca's Story 05 sept. 202500:50:40

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

Lizette's Story28 août 202500:59:39

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

Did Not Anticipate16 juin 202500:54:02

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

Deb's Story14 mai 202500:44:57

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


NPE Stories Patreon

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

Rashanda's Story04 mai 202500:45:41

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

Annette's Story: Living Into the Truth21 avr. 202500:57:52

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

Melanie Dawn's Story11 avr. 202501:09:28

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
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Devorah's Story about Taken From The Cradle18 mars 202500:41:14

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
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Lauren's Story - Five Years Later07 mars 202501:10:04

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
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

DNA Speaks the Truth, But Your Doctor May Not19 févr. 202501:22:55

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 


NPE Stories Patreon

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

Amy S's Story06 févr. 202500:56:01

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

Jennifer Ruiz's Story28 janv. 202500:55:00

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
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Julie S's Story20 janv. 202500:40:23

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

NPE Stories Patreon

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

Bill's Story08 janv. 202500:34:06

Bill grew up looking different than his brothers and was often asked if he was Italian or Spanish. Although he never suspected it as a child, turns out his DNA results show good reason for this line of questioning. 

NPE Stories Patreon

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

Robin Schepper’s Story22 déc. 202400:43:05

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
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

David's Story17 déc. 202400:41:41

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
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Heather Venceil's Story19 nov. 202400:57:57

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
https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Gigi's Story09 nov. 202400:52:18

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.

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Stella's Story31 oct. 202401:00:21

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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Caroline Sorg's Story21 oct. 202400:50:25

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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Bertrice's Story05 oct. 202400:25:39

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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Nicole's Story25 sept. 202400:49:44

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 



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