NPE Stories

Lily Wood
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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.

  1. JAN 8

    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. NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

    34 min

  2. 2024-12-22

    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 a 2019 Ancestry DNA test that Robin started to receive DNA results. She has written a book called Finding My Way; details below.Robin can be reached through her website https://robinfschepperauthor.com/on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?i...

    43 min

  3. 2024-12-17

    David's Story

    David started to question who his birth father was many years ago, and was never given a straight answer. He even went as far as getting his birth records unsealed and was still unsuccessful until he finally took a DNA test and with help, narrowed down his birth father.David can be reached via email at davidsulak01@yahoo.com Resources Mentioned:Previous guest Ep. 194 Margo's Story has just released her sequel memoir, When You Shake the Family Tree by Margo Reilly available on just...

    42 min

  4. 2024-11-19

    Heather Venceil's Story

    Growing up Heather was always given the confusing narrative that her dad didn’t want her. She recently changed her last name to her proper surname, after finding and establishing a relationship with her biological father. Heather can be reached via email Heathercarrie1000@gmail.comNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

    58 min

  5. 2024-11-09

    Gigi's Story

    Gina's (Gigi’s) parents were beloved and she didn’t understand a lot of her parents' behavior until later in life. Many secrets were kept by her family members and the DNA Angels were able to help her figure out more about her paternal family. Gina can be reached by email ginalsobania@gmail.comResources Mentioned:DNA Angels - a nonprofit search angel organization dedicated to the assistance of individuals seeking to identify their biological parent(s) using DNA interpretation.NPE Stories...

    52 min

  6. 2024-10-31

    Stella's Story

    Stella had to deal with her NPE revelation and a horrible death all while trying to keep it a secret from her biological father. Four years later Stella shares where she is currently at in her NPE story today. Resources Mentioned:Dr. Michele Grethel looking to interview NPEs, LDAs, DCPs and their family members. For more information, contact Dr. Grethel at mgrethel@usc.edu or 917-797-5608.NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

    1 hr

  7. 2024-10-21

    Caroline Sorg's Story

    Content Warning: This episode contains accounts of child abuse and violence.Caroline was essentially an orphan at a young age and always felt ostracized by her sisters. Many of her family members knew the secret of her true paternity and participated in keeping this information from her. Caroline is still struggling with this betrayal as she starts to learn more about her biological father's side of the family.Caroline can be reached on facebook at Caroline Sorg Vance ChampionNPE Stories Patr...

    50 min

  8. 2024-10-05

    Bertrice's Story

    Bertrice took a DNA test to help a family member, and ended up finding a close family friend in her DNA matches. Since finding out she was an NPE during Covid to losing her husband this last year Bertrice's life has changed drastically. Bertrice chooses to remain anonymous but wanted to share her NPE story. NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

    26 min
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About

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.

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  • Creator
    Lily Wood
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    210
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 NPE Stories
  • Show Website
    NPE Stories

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