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Mom Gets DNA Test on Adoptive Daughter, Not Prepared for Result

Mom Gets DNA Test on Adoptive Daughter, Not Prepared for Result

Summary

A Florida mother named Tara Johnson took a DNA test for her 7-year-old adoptive daughter, Agnas, to learn about her heritage. The test results surprised them by revealing unexpected ancestry linked to Southern Italy, which Tara felt connected to, even though they are not biologically related.

Key Facts

  • Tara Johnson, a mother in Florida, had her adopted daughter Agnas' DNA tested to learn about her heritage.
  • Agnas is 7 years old and was adopted by Tara and her partner Troy.
  • The DNA test showed Agnas is about 24.6% Scottish and Welsh, 23.6% Southern Italian, 19.3% English, and 5.8% Dutch.
  • They were surprised by the Southern Italian heritage because it connects to Tara’s own Sicilian roots.
  • The expected Lebanese ancestry from Agnas’ biological grandfather did not show up in the test results.
  • Tara plans to use another DNA testing company to get more detailed ancestry information.
  • The family stays in contact with Agnas’ biological relatives and wants her to feel connected to all parts of her story.
  • Tara believes that family bonds and love are more important than biological connections.
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