NPE Stories
What if you found out your parent was not in fact your biological parent?
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story. What is an NPE? It is a term that stands for Not Parent Expected or Non Paternity Event. It is used for people who have found out the life changing news that their parent wasn’t their biological parent. Most likely through the advent of home DNA kits.
NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like. How they found out they were an NPE. And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.
These stories are here for us to listen to and nod along with. Be a part of the story telling. If you are an NPE that would like to share your story email npestories@gmail.com. You do not have to give any identifying information. I’d like to hear from you.
NPE Stories will be launching July 1st 2019. Come heal with us.
Episodes
231 episodes
Constance's Story
Constance grew up believing she shared the same father as her siblings, though she always sensed something was off. Decades later, an AncestryDNA test and unexpected messages from strangers unraveled the truth—leading her to her biological fath...
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Season 7
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Episode 231
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36:51
Krissy's Story
Krissy shares her decades-long journey from an offhand comment in her teens to the life-changing discovery that she is an NPE, uncovering hidden family truths on both her maternal and paternal sides.She can be reached via email sweetaliz...
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Season 7
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Episode 230
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33:32
Traci Grant's Story
In this episode, Traci Grant shares her profound NPE journey, uncovering a hidden truth about her biological father after a lifetime of painful family dynamics and secrecy. Traci can be reached at t...
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Season 7
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Episode 229
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51:26
Amy W's Story
Amy’s discovery about her origins reshaped everything she thought she knew about her life and family. This conversation stayed with me long after recording—it’s one of those stories that quietly breaks your heart while reminding you what healin...
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Season 7
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Episode 228
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53:03
William's Story
After a tumultuous childhood, William built a happy life as a chef, husband, and father—until a DNA test revealed a hidden truth about his identity. His discovery led him to a new family, a shared passion, and a journey of forgiveness and heali...
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Season 7
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Episode 227
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39:54
Pat's Story
When Pat took a DNA test to ease her brother’s doubts, she never imagined it would upend everything she thought she knew about her family. What followed was a story of shock, grief, forgiveness, and the quiet strength it takes to rebuild your i...
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Season 7
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Episode 226
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33:55
Gina H's Story
After taking a DNA test to support her granddaughter’s school project, Gina discovered a life-changing truth: the man who raised her wasn’t her biological father. In this episode, Gina shares her journey through not one but two NPE revelations,...
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Season 7
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Episode 225
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40:50
Lisa F's Story
Lisa F. grew up in what seemed like the perfect family in a small Oklahoma town—until a DNA test revealed a shocking truth about her biological father. In this episode, she shares the journey of piecing together family secrets, confronting long...
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Season 7
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Episode 224
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44:20
Lori's Story
In this episode, Lori shares her journey of discovering she was donor conceived after taking a DNA test meant to be a distraction during a difficult time. What began as curiosity about her heritage unraveled decades of family secrets, uncovered...
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Season 7
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Episode 223
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1:03:31
Rebecca's Story
Rebecca grew up without the steady presence of a father, carrying unanswered questions into adulthood. When a DNA test opened unexpected doors, she discovered family connections that had been close by all along — in ways she never could have im...
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Season 7
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Episode 222
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50:40
Lizette's Story
We kick off Season 7 with a warm welcome to new listeners and a bit of housekeeping before diving into this week’s story.Our guest, Liz, grew up surrounded by confusion—her various IDs and birth certificates carried different names and b...
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Season 7
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Episode 221
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59:39
Did Not Anticipate
In this powerful Season 6 finale, author J. Steven Osborne shares his remarkable DNA surprise journey—from a casual ancestry test to discovering he was not biologically related to the father he adored. What began as a search for Native American...
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Season 6
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Episode 220
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54:02
Deb's Story
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of child abuse, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.Deb recounts a sad childhood with abuse and multiple years in foster care. After finding out she was an NPE through a DNA ...
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Season 6
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Episode 219
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44:57
Rashanda's Story
Rashanda opens up about growing up without a mom or dad and the emotional toll of navigating life without a traditional family structure. From childhood instability to finding her own voice, her story is one of raw honesty, growth, and empowerm...
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Season 6
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Episode 218
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45:41
Annette's Story: Living Into the Truth
Raised in a devout Catholic family, Annette grew up believing her father had died before she was born. Decades later, a series of emotional discoveries unraveled everything she thought she knew about her identity. Her journey explores loss, sec...
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Season 6
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Episode 217
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57:52
Melanie Dawn's Story
In Episode 216, Melanie recounts the emotional journey of reconnecting with the father who raised her, only to lose him and then learn he wasn’t her biological dad. Her story unfolds with raw honesty as she navigates the shock of a DNA discover...
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Season 6
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Episode 216
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1:09:28
Devorah's Story about Taken From The Cradle
Devorah Lee, author of Taken from the Cradle, shares her journey of discovering she was a late-discovery adoptee (LDA) from a Jacksonville, FL, black market baby ring. She opens up about the shock, secrecy, and search for truth in her ...
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Season 6
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Episode 215
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41:14
Lauren's Story - Five Years Later
Lauren returns to the podcast five years after first sharing her story in Season 1, hoping others can learn from her journey as she reflects on what has unfolded since.Lauren can be reached via email laurencookphoto@gmail.comTo he...
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Season 6
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Episode 214
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1:10:04
DNA Speaks the Truth, But Your Doctor May Not
Episode 213: Challenging Medical Guidelines on Misattributed PaternityIn this special episode, host Richard Wenzel leads a compelling discussion with fellow NPEs Gina Daniel, Jodi Girard, Lily Wood, and Eve Sturges. Together, they...
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Season 6
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Episode 213
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1:22:55
Amy S's Story
Amy S's story is a journey of identity, family deception, and self-discovery. A DNA test revealed her biological father was not the man she adored but someone from her father’s social circle, shattering her sense of belonging. After grappling w...
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Season 6
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Episode 212
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56:01
Jennifer Ruiz's Story
Jennifer is a first generation Colombian-American who describes her family as warm, loving, and hard-working. She had the shock of her life when her DNA results showed one of her best friends was actually her half-sibling.Jennifer can b...
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Season 6
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Episode 211
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55:00
Julie S's Story
Julie S is the result of a wife-swapping situation that turned into a love affair. She was conceived with intention, but no one was ever planning to tell Julie the truth about her biological father. Julie can be reached o...
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Season 6
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Episode 210
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40:23
Bill's Story
Bill grew up looking different than his brothers and was often asked if he was Italian or Spanish. Although he never suspected it as a child, turns out his DNA results show good reason for this line of questioning.
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Season 6
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Episode 209
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34:06
Robin Schepper’s Story
Robin was never told who her father was, only that he was in the airline industry with her mother. As she came of age, Robin started searching and writing to who she believed her father to be, even though she saw no resemblance. It wasn’t until...
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Season 6
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Episode 208
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43:05