I recently received a message from someone who made an unexpected discovery of a new family member after doing DNA testing.

There are many varieties of DNA testing, some that are extensive scans of your DNA and some that provide focused or partial information.

I have people reach out through my website who are adopted or donor conceived and are at the very start of a search, asking where do I even start? It can be overwhelming trying to learn all of the ins and outs of searching whether using access to records or DNA testing.

US customers of 23andMe can request reimbursement for part of their testing.

Severance Magazine is a resource for the growing group of individuals who learn they have been separated by biological relatives.

ROH is very tricky topic but one we need to get comfortable talking about. It can happen to anyone of any age from any background.

Most recently, I talked in more detail about the work I do with adoptees and families with adopted children while interviewed by Kira of DNA Today.

Mental health awareness is important every day of the year, but there are certain times when these conversations come up more often in media coverage. During Mental Health Awareness month in May, or World Mental Health day in October.

I’m often asked for my thoughts on whether at-home DNA tests should be used for medical purposes, since they are the only option some people can afford.

When Maggy was 54 years old, she discovered that her father wasn’t who she thought he was.