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Brianne’s Interview With Fisher of the Extreme Genes Podcast About DNA Surprises
Check out this podcast episode to hear the discussion and understand more about how Watershed DNA came to be and how I help people who have gotten DNA surprises after an at-home test.
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.
Surprise, You Have a Daughter: A DNA Surprise for Everyone in the Family
People are people, have always been, and will always be. There's no need for judgment, no need for ridicule. People come into the world in different ways, and thanks to DNA testing, we are learning that family takes on many shapes and forms.
An Unwelcome DNA Surprise for a Devastated Dad: “I Just Found Out My Wife Was Unfaithful and My Kids Aren’t Mine”
Families are complicated, and family secrets are no longer locked away in the past.
Rising Like the Phoenix: Mary’s DNA Surprise
Here is Mary's story. She deserves our acknowledgment for the strength it took for her to recount her heartaches and even greater respect for the ability to rise from them.
“Do You Wish You’d Never Done a DNA Test?” - Guest Post by Casey
Casey shares with us her DNA surprise, a shocking realization about herself and her connection with family that unfolded over time.

