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Woman Notices Cousin's Striking Resemblance—Not Ready For What DNA Reveals

Woman Notices Cousin's Striking Resemblance—Not Ready For What DNA Reveals

Summary

A woman discovered through a DNA test that her cousin is actually her biological sister. The test revealed their mothers are sisters, and they share the same father, confirming a long-suspected affair between the woman’s father and aunt. This revelation emotionally affected the mother, who was best friends with her sister for many years.

Key Facts

  • Two cousins took a DNA test after joking they looked like sisters.
  • The DNA test confirmed the cousins are biologically sisters.
  • Their mothers are sisters, and they share the same father.
  • The results confirmed an affair between the woman's father and aunt.
  • This secret was kept for 35 years and had an emotional impact on the family.
  • Many TikTok users shared similar experiences with unexpected DNA results.
  • Consumer DNA tests have become very popular for tracing family history.
  • Newsweek reached out to the TikTok user for further comments.

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