DNA Clarity and Support

Part two with Arnold - a bio dad return to answer listener questions


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Arnold first shared about his experience discovering an unknown biological daughter on the Watershed DNA blog many years ago. In episode 3 this season, Arnold joined Brianne to share more of his story. He is back again to answer listener questions, offering reassurance and parting words to fathers and families who find themselves in a similar situation.

Tune in for Arnold's answers to questions like:

  • Are your children in contact with their half-sister?

  • Wasn’t it more stressful to keep the secret than to share?

  • Do you still waffle over the regret of taking a DNA test and feeling glad that you did it?

  • How do you handle guilt?

  • Did the geographical distance between you and your biological daughter have an influence on how quickly relationships were built?

    Arnold encourages anyone in a similar situation to reach out and connect with a counselor, and shares how working with Brianne as his coach prepared him to share the discovery with his wife and, many years later, his adult children.

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DNA Clarity and SupportBy Brianne Kirkpatrick Williams

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