To find birth parents, you need DNA testing and plenty of support. Get started with this article on how to find birth parents, whether you’re an adoptee or have unknown birth parentage—and get 2 free downloadable guides to help you move forward! Thank you to Troy...
A Korean adoptee (KAD) who did DNA testing to explore his birth roots shares his feelings and recommends support organizations—including free DNA testing for Korean adoptees. Back in 2019, we shared an unforgettable story about two sisters born in South Korea....
Last updated: March 25, 2025 A good DNA testing plan can help you solve family history mysteries and discover more about your biological family tree. Here are three steps for how to create a DNA testing plan for family history. Most people pursue DNA testing...
Learning about her father’s birth family led to his adoptive family—and his own childhood. Thanks to DNA testing for family history and some diligent genealogy research, now she knows more about his TWO families. Since childhood, Cheryl knew her father was adopted—and...
When I heard my mom, an adoptee, telling her story on the Who Am I Really? podcast, I realized the importance of telling your DNA story in your own voice. I have told my story about finding my mom’s birth family dozens of times. I have shared it in lectures, in...
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