I Did a DNA Test To Find My Father. Then One Message Changed Everything
Summary
The author shares their experience of searching for their biological father through DNA testing after feeling rejected by their adoptive father during puberty. They found a possible relative but were rejected after revealing their transgender identity.Key Facts
- The author was raised by an adoptive father who became distant after the author showed gender nonconforming behavior.
- The author maintained some contact with their birth mother but was initially told she did not know who their father was.
- After learning about DNA testing to find relatives, the author took a test to try to find their father.
- The test identified a boy who shared about 23% of the author’s DNA, suggesting a close family relationship.
- The boy’s mother, who took the test for her son, engaged in many messages with the author.
- The planned first meeting was canceled after the author disclosed they are transgender.
- The author felt rejected and hurt because of this response, losing hope of finding acceptance in their biological family.
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