NPE Stories

In this episode, Rose opens up about discovering her biological father through a 2024 DNA test and managing the unexpected shift in her cultural identity. She shares how humor helped her navigate the initial shock, what it has been like trying to connect with a father who keeps her a secret, and why leaning into comedy and comfort movies keeps her grounded. 

Resources Mentioned:

Mamma Mia the movie

Parent Trap the movies

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This episode features Bradley Hall, a well-known figure in the NPE community. He shares his own personal story and childhood trauma, as well as how his identity crisis and NPE affected him. So many great resources mentioned for NPEs in this special episode. 

Resources Mentioned:

npenetwork.org

The NPE Experience

thebradleyhall.com

The NPE Experience by Bradley Hall book coming soon

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Toi shares what she has learned about her NPE and biological father, while noting that her mother may have never known the truth herself. After facing new heart failure complications and a hereditary diagnosis, she reaches back out to her biological relatives to uncover critical health details and seek closure.

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Jen originally had her non-paternal event as a young adult in the late 90's when a man she had known her whole life abruptly told her the truth. Jen spent years navigating her identity crisis and eventually found healing through EMDR. 

Jen can be reached via email [email protected]

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After family gossip started up, Sharon submitted a DNA test and received a surprise in her DNA matches. Drawing on her crisis counseling background, Sharon has given back by serving as a certified trauma recovery coach and support group facilitator to help others in the NPE community heal.

Resources Mentioned:

MPE competent directory

NPE Coping Hacks below:

(created by DNA NPE Healing Hearts )

Coping Hacks...The Good Kind

•  Accomplish something, even if its small. Clean out a drawer, your closet, your car.
•  Get a check-up and speak to your doctor. Be honest about your feelings.
•  Identify your triggers and develop a strategy to cope beforehand.
•  Make a gratitude list of 3-5 things you're grateful for.
•  Write a letter to who you're having strong feelings about, then burn it or tear it up.
•  Journal, write down free thoughts when you're feeling overwhelmed

Exercise or move your body; get outside in the sun. Do anything with your feelings/thoughts when they come up. – Dr. Jai Belton

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Licensed mental health counselor Diana shares her recent NPE (Non-Paternal Event) discovery after a late 2020 DNA test led to unexpected family revelations in early 2026. Raised in a multicultural environment across New York and Florida, she explores the emotional journey of grieving her identity. Guided by her faith and background as a therapist, Diana discusses how she uses community, therapeutic tools, and personal coping strategies to embrace this new chapter with hope and resilience.

Resources Mentioned:

The Holistic Counselor

NPE Guide

Misattributed Parentage Counseling Directory

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Lily Wood kicks off Season 8 with guest Daisy Woods, who shares her story of discovering at age 55 that her biological roots were not what she had always believed.

When a sudden health crisis leaves doctors searching for answers, Daisy is forced to uncover the true genetic history hidden from her for decades. Her journey reveals why knowing your true biological heritage isn't just about identity—it can literally be a matter of life and death. Tune in to hear Daisy's inspiring perspective, along with a crucial practical tip on how accessing state death records can help you unlock your own family's medical truth. 

Daisy can be reached via email [email protected] and her youtube channel listed below. 

Resources Mentioned:

Who Yo People? Workbook by Daisy Woods

Daisy Woods aka Cocoa Griot (A Black Girl Stoic) Youtube Channel 

NPE Reddit 

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In the year 7 season finale I was so excited to chat with B.K. Jackson (aka Kate), the incredible founder of Severance magazine and editor of the brilliant new essay collection, Relative Strangers. We had a great conversation into her incredibly complex discovery story which includes 9 siblings, and we spoke about the healing power of storytelling.

Resources Mentioned:

Relative Strangers edited by B.K. Jackson

Severance Magazine edited by B.K. Jackson

B.K. Jackson's ADHD Substack 

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In this episode, Lily Wood sits down with Elizabeth, a trauma-informed yoga teacher who shares her traumatic story of surviving a chaotic childhood only to discover through a 23andMe test the devastating truth about her conception.

Elizabeth can be reached via email [email protected]

Resources Mentioned:

vipyoga-noco.com

DNAngels

DNA Surprises Podcast with Alexis Hourselt (3 part podcast)

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Danny's mother revealed that he was actually a Non-Paternity Event (NPE) child, and his biological father was a man from New York named Daniel. To honor his biological roots while acknowledging the man who raised him, he socially changed his name to Danny. 

Danny can be reached via instagram @javi__cito

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