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The Truth May Come Out with DNA Tests

Last week, I saw a video on my recommendations feed. Of course, this intrigued me because the topic was about DNA.




We all have seen the DNA testing commercials and the excitement they can bring to many people, but that isn't always the case.





Over the years, the popularity of DNA tests has exploded. People have become interested in learning about their ancestry and where they came from. There is another thing about DNA tests-they can reveal family secrets.



You probably have seen articles, videos, and even books about the effect on people's lives of DNA testing.



This may change the way someone thinks about themselves and or their identity.



In the theoretical example, "Sally" took a DNA test as well as her immediate family. 6 weeks later, she checked her results, all her family matched her, but Sally's sister didn't share enough DNA to be considered as a full sibling.




Sally's mother tells her that she had an affair, so really, Sally's sister is her half-sister.



This shouldn't change the way someone views their sister. Whether biological or not, they will always be sisters.


There are a variety of reasons a family has not told a person. Trying to protect them, not important to share, etc.


Another scenario could be that someone finds out a parent or both are not the biological parent(s). A male could have been a sperm donor or didn't know he had a child.


It can be a lot to take in with this new information. There are many support groups and resources to help you on your journey. Here are just a few:

NPE Friends Fellowship

Watershed DNA

ISOGG Wiki



It's the sad reality that DNA is the way to find out this shock, but it does serve a purpose. Thanks to DNA testing, people can connect to and or reunite with their biological family.


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