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Destinations podcast - Brianne and host Doni speak about support for NPE community
Doni is the creator of Culturs Magazine which celebrates people with cross-cultural identities; she has seen how the experience of ‘third culture’ people overlaps often with the NPE world.
Check out the episode to hear our discussion and understand more about the work I do through my writing and private practice, Watershed DNA. We talked about my book The DNA Guide for Adoptees and a little about my upcoming book on the topic of genetic identity. In our discussion, Doni also shared about her role in helping NPEs through the non-profit organization NPE Network.
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.
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.