Jack is back! We received a lot of listener feedback after his episode last month -- from wives, newly found bio fathers, as well as those who are searching for biological relatives. 
Some searchers were curious about what would have made the discovery less unsettling and if Jack had suggestions for making first contact. He shares his thoughts on these and other topics with guest host Anna.

Jack is back! We received a lot of listener feedback after his episode last month -- from wives, newly found bio fathers, as well as those who are searching for biological relatives. Some searchers were curious about what would have made the discovery less unsettling and if Jack had suggestions for making first contact. He shares his thoughts on these and other topics with guest host Anna.

Jack part 2

With the popularity of consumer DNA tests like Ancestry and 23andMe, more men are finding out they have offspring they never knew existed. These discoveries are emotional and complex, especially when the newfound biological father has a wife and family to consider.

The impact on their wives can be particularly profound. Yet they are often left out of the media narrative about search and reunion. This podcast focuses on their experiences.

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With the popularity of consumer DNA tests like Ancestry and 23andMe, more men are finding out they have offspring they never knew existed. These discoveries are emotional and complex, especially when the newfound biological father has a wife and family to consider. The impact on their wives can be particularly profound. Yet they are often left out of the media narrative about search and reunion. This podcast focuses on their experiences.

With the popularity of consumer DNA tests like Ancestry and 23andMe, more men are finding out they have offspring they never knew existed. These discoveries are emotional and complex, especially when the newfound biological father has a wife and family to&nbsp;consider.

The impact on their wives can be particularly profound. Yet they are often left out of the media narrative about search and reunion. This podcast focuses on their experiences.

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