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
Rebecca's Story Part 1
Hello, I’m Stacy, the host of Mothers, Lies and DNA Surprises Podcast. Thank you for being here. Today I am sharing part one of Rebecca’s story and our conversation!
As you will hear in her story there is conversation about mental health and some struggles she had and that I hear from so many NPEs so as a trigger warning if you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis there is free, confidential help available 24/7 by calling or texting 988 or chatting on line at 988lifeline.org.
Rebecca is going to speak openly and honestly about her relationship with her mother that she had with her for her entire life. How she has always committed to protecting her own children and to do better and to be a better mother.
She will also share how she felt like she was living 2 lives-therapy/work and still continuing her weekly phone calls with her mother. Rebecca has learned a lot about herself and her mother through this journey and through therapy. The control, the manipulation, realizing that she was trauma bonded with her mother and finally she talks about getting her control back!!
So thank you Rebecca for sharing your story and for everyone who is here and knowing we are not alone!
If you would like to share your story please email me at mothersliesanddnasurprises@gmail.com. You can share anonymously if you prefer.
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Music is "Drown in your Lies" by NoxAwake via Pixabay
