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Mark M's DNA Surprise
Manage episode 366584574 series 3311151
In many cultures, kinship adoption is commonplace. Sometimes children grow up knowing they were adopted by a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or other extended family members. For people like Mark, this information comes as a surprise.
In this week’s episode, Mark shares how he discovered that his mother is actually his grandmother and his sister is actually his mother. While he doesn’t describe his surprise as traumatic, he discusses how it felt to learn that many of his family members kept this secret. He also shares how he’s connecting to his newfound Italian heritage.
Thanks to Mark for sharing his story.
Register for the DNA Surprise Retreat by August 15 to guarantee your space!
September 19-22, 2024 | Phoenix, AZ
Reserve your space at the 2nd Annual DNA Surprise Retreat by August 15!
September 19-22
Phoenix, AZ
Learn more at www.dnasurpriseretreat.com!
Join the DNA Surprises Patreon community!
IG: @dnasurprises
Twitter: @dnasurprises
TikTok: @dnasurprises
Website: dnasurprises.com
DNA Surprise Retreat | A bridge to healing for NPEs, adoptees, and DCPs after a DNA discovery.
114 episodes
Manage episode 366584574 series 3311151
In many cultures, kinship adoption is commonplace. Sometimes children grow up knowing they were adopted by a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or other extended family members. For people like Mark, this information comes as a surprise.
In this week’s episode, Mark shares how he discovered that his mother is actually his grandmother and his sister is actually his mother. While he doesn’t describe his surprise as traumatic, he discusses how it felt to learn that many of his family members kept this secret. He also shares how he’s connecting to his newfound Italian heritage.
Thanks to Mark for sharing his story.
Register for the DNA Surprise Retreat by August 15 to guarantee your space!
September 19-22, 2024 | Phoenix, AZ
Reserve your space at the 2nd Annual DNA Surprise Retreat by August 15!
September 19-22
Phoenix, AZ
Learn more at www.dnasurpriseretreat.com!
Join the DNA Surprises Patreon community!
IG: @dnasurprises
Twitter: @dnasurprises
TikTok: @dnasurprises
Website: dnasurprises.com
DNA Surprise Retreat | A bridge to healing for NPEs, adoptees, and DCPs after a DNA discovery.
114 episodes
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