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Adoptee and NPEs

A collection of posts about Adoptee and NPE situations, with a focus on how to use DNA matches from 23andme, Ancestry, and MyHeritage to find biological parents (birth fathers and birth mothers) or birth fathers (biological fathers) in situations where the adoption was closed, and/or obtaining an original birth certificate is impossible, or where a birth father’s identity is not listed or not known.

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My Personal Story

My own story of how I met my biological father when I was in my 30s

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Philomena: A Story of Adoption, Loss, and Redemption

"Philomena" is a heart-wrenching true story of a mother's search for her son who was forcibly taken from her and adopted out against her will. This emotional journey showcases the importance of genealogy research and the power of DNA testing in discovering long-lost family members.

This Is Us: An Exploration of Adoption, Family, and Identity

How to Find Your Biological Father

How to Use WATO at DNAPainter

What are the Odds (WATO) is a useful tool for genealogists and family history researchers that can help them determine how likely it is that two individuals are related based on shared DNA. In this blog post, we will explore how WATO works and how it can be used in genealogical research.

Can 23andMe Find My Biological Father?

Can 23andMe help you find your biological father? Discover the limitations and possibilities of using DNA testing for family history research.

Will AncestryDNA Show Who My Father Is?

My Personal Story

My own story of how I met my biological father when I was in my 30s