Mothers, Lies and DNA Surprises
Welcome, I’m Stacy, the host of Mothers, Lies & DNA Surprises podcast, where we will discuss our relationships with our mothers including how they were growing up, leading up to our discovery, during our discovery and since learning our truths.
We will have unfiltered conversations about our struggles with our mothers and dive into how we’ve uncovered who we are after her lies!
Thank you for being here, you are not alone!
I am an NPE, actually a double NPE, which means Not Parent Expected or Non Paternity Event. I found out that the man listed on my birth certificate isn’t my biological father, twice. For many of us we learn through at home DNA tests, others hear rumors of family secrets and confirm through a DNA test.
Within the community of DNA Surprises there are thousands of NPEs, Late Discovery Adoptees (LDAs) and Donor Conceived People (DCPs) learning their truths. The ongoing thing I hear is how many of us had struggles with our mothers most of our lives, while others had struggles since discovery. For a number of people learning our truths answered so many questions and for others it opened up so many wounds, unanswered questions or left them feeling so alone. After finding the large community of others who have gone through this the common struggle I hear from so many is the relationship with our mothers.
I wanted to create a space where we can share the struggles we have with our mothers, helping others to know they are not alone and supporting each other.
For some this is the first time they are sharing their stories and for others we’ve shared our stories but now are ready to discuss the relationships with our mothers more in depth.
Thank you for joining us and for supporting this community!
Mothers, Lies and DNA Surprises
Erin's Story
Today's conversation is with Erin and I am honored to have her on my podcast and share the details around her relationship with her mother and also with some of the other individuals in her life. Erin is someone who co-founded the Hiraeth Hope & Healing Facebook support groups that include Togetherness Heals, bi-weekly Zooms, Retreats and many other wonderful support opportunities.
Erin learned her truth about 8 years ago so she has done a lot of work and has seen many ups and downs within her original family as well as her new biological Father's side.
Thank you Erin for the great conversation!
Facebook Groups:
Togetherness Heals (individual groups for NPEs, DCPs and Adoptees)
Hiraeth Hope & Healing
Website: www.hiraethhopeandhealing.com
Here are the podcasts that Erin has shared on if you'd like to hear more:
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/togetherness-heals-erin-cosentino/id1459167540?i=1000524197058
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4-pillars-4-women-answer-4-questions/id1621877452i=1000565074218
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/erin-c-togetherness-heals-hiraeth-hope-and-healing-pt-1/id1735233516?i=1000656961329
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/122-erin-cosentino-hiraeth-hope-and-healing-part-3/id1558462030?i=1000614131364
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-e11-from-strangers-to-family-the-healing-impact/id1594407822?i=1000624946508
Music is "Drown in your Lies" by NoxAwake via Pixabay
