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Coverage of DNA Surprise Support Groups by Major Media Outlets
The news of just how many people receive surprises about their family matching from DNA tests is spreading.
Brianne Kirkpatrick Quoted in PhillyVoice Article on Unexpected DNA Surprises
In this piece which covers the topic of support after unexpected DNA discoveries, I shared my thoughts on the topic and touched briefly on the role grief and support play in these experiences.
People Who Are Discovering NPE Are Meeting up in-Person for Support and Community
NPE meet and greets rapidly growing worldwide.
Starting a Blog Helped Stacey Cope With Her DNA Surprise
Stacey reached out to me looking to connect with and find support from others who have discovered from DNA testing that they have Misattributed Parentage (NPE).
Support for Spouses and Significant Others of Those Involved in a DNA Surprise
One drop of change can have ripple effects that spread throughout the family.
An Unwelcome DNA Surprise for a Devastated Dad: “I Just Found Out My Wife Was Unfaithful and My Kids Aren’t Mine”
Families are complicated, and family secrets are no longer locked away in the past.