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Giving Unexpected DNA News with Compassion
Conveying unexpected news is never easy, and it's natural to feel uncertain going into it. The world of DNA testing and surprise DNA discoveries has made ‘breaking the news’ a new part of life for many people.
Genetic DNA Testing and Alzheimer’s Disease
Watershed DNA’s founder Brianne Kirkpatrick shares advice on what to do when you receive your genetic DNA testing report.
There Is Growing Support for You if You’re the Wife of Husbands in Reunion With a Daughter Newly-Found From DNA Testing
The wives of husbands who are newly discovered to be someone’s biological father struggle as well.
Why DNA Family Discoveries Lead To a Need for Healing
DNA surprise discoveries are not confined to one person in a family. When a DNA discovery upsets the truth, we see everyone involved hit with the ripples. Pain and anger, clarity and relief---all of these are common and normal reactions.
Support for Spouses and Significant Others of Those Involved in a DNA Surprise
One drop of change can have ripple effects that spread throughout the family.