Beth’s DNA Surprise
What would you do if you found out that your biological father wasnât the man who raised you, but someone youâd known in the periphery of much of your life? Someone whoâd photographed weddings, even done your taxes? In this episode, Beth shares her journey after discovering her biological father was a long-time colleague of her mother. Beth talks about the strong connections she had with her birth certificate father and who she believed was her paternal grandmother, and the feelings she experienced after learning the truth. She reveals how sheâs formed a close relationship with her biological father and maintains a lot of compassion for her mother. Thank you for sharing your story, Beth. Join the DNA Surprises Patreon community! Listen to ad-free episodes one week early, gain access to exclusive content, use merch discounts, and more. Episode Transcript Transcripts are AI-generated and may not reflect the final published episodes. [00:00:00] Beth: I was always into genealogy. I love tracking families. I have a family tree on the ancestry. com that obviously now has changed. I was very interested in the science. I’m in a scientific field and always looked up to him. You know, he wasn’t a dirtbag. He wasn’t a bad person. He was smart. All the things that I looked up to. [00:00:27] Beth: Photography I took in high school, just like him. I love to fly just like him. I’m outgoing. just like him. And my, he was actually at my high school graduation because