What if the worst day of someone else’s life was also the beginning of your greatest revelation? In this jaw-dropping episode of Family Twist, we explore an adoptee’s extraordinary journey, starting with a mysterious medical episode and culminating in an emotional family reunion. But it’s the uncanny connection to her half-sister—a woman she never met—that will leave you questioning fate itself.

Here’s why you’ll want to listen:

Discover how a simple letter to Catholic Charities uncovered long-buried secrets.

Hear the heart-wrenching story of a half-sister’s untimely passing—and the eerie timing that connected their lives.

Explore the bittersweet reality of adoption reunions, from joyous discoveries to the complexities of navigating new relationships.

Gain insight into how this journey inspired a calling to help others through adoptee-competent therapy.

This isn’t just a story about adoption. It’s about loss, love, and the inexplicable ties that bind us. From the moment Karen woke up with unexplained anxiety to the day she connected with her birth family, you’ll be hooked on every twist and turn of this compelling narrative.

Why Listen All the Way Through?

The truth revealed in the final moments of this story is too powerful to miss. You’ll leave with a renewed appreciation for resilience, the mysteries of connection, and the incredible strength it takes to bridge the gap between past and present.

Subscribe now and press play—this is one episode you won’t forget.

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We reflect on our wonderful guests from 2024, and tease what's to come in 2025!

Episode Description:

In this special expanded edition of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall revisit 2024’s most downloaded episode featuring Pam, a courageous advocate who discovered through DNA testing that she is the child of an affair. Pam shares the emotional journey of uncovering her biological parentage, navigating family dynamics, and becoming an advocate for others in the NPE (Not Parent Expected) community.

Kendall also dives into his own DNA discovery story, revealing the life-changing realization that his biological father wasn’t who he thought. With humor and heart, Kendall recalls thinking his test results were 'ruined' by a morning kiss and how his persistence eventually led him to uncovering the truth.

Key Highlights:

• Pam’s personal discovery of her biological parentage through DNA testing.
• The emotional complexities of being the child of an affair and navigating relationships with biological family members.
• Kendall’s candid and humorous recounting of his DNA discovery and its emotional fallout.
• The advocacy work Pam has undertaken to create support spaces for those with unexpected parentage discoveries.
• The importance of finding community and support in NPE, adoption, and DNA discovery groups.

Key Quotes:

• "I just wanted to know how Irish I was. Instead, I discovered my entire identity wasn’t what I thought." – Kendall
• "You can’t erase the fact that I’m here. I deserve to exist." – Pam
• "Family twists don’t just change lives; they reveal truths that have been buried for decades." – Corey

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If you have a story to share or know someone whose family twist deserves to be told, reach out to us at [insert email address].

Additional Resources:

• Learn more about NPE advocacy at [insert resource link].
• Join support groups for DNA discoveries, adoption, and NPE [insert group link].
• Check out past episodes of Family Twist on [insert platform links].

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