NPE Stories

In this powerful Season 6 finale, author J. Steven Osborne shares his remarkable DNA surprise journey—from a casual ancestry test to discovering he was not biologically related to the father he adored. What began as a search for Native American heritage unraveled decades of hidden family truths, emotional trauma, and unexpected healing. With humor, honesty, and raw vulnerability, Steve recounts how love, support, and forgiveness helped him rebuild his identity and redefine the meaning of family. His story, as told in DNA – Did Not Anticipate, is one of shock, resilience, and the life-changing power of truth. NPE Stories will return in August 2025 for Season 7. Resources Mentioned: Webpage: www.DNADidNotAnticipate.com [http://www.dnadidnotanticipate.com/] Amazon Book Link: https://tinyurl.com/wswyx3xv [https://tinyurl.com/wswyx3xv] Both Sides Now Video:   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SuaDsq3K2x2AlaUbAIN1huH2B6Ht4lie/view?usp=drive_link [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SuaDsq3K2x2AlaUbAIN1huH2B6Ht4lie/view?usp=drive_link] Email: jsosborne81@gmail.com [jsosborne81@gmail.com] JSO's Facebook: DNA - Did Not Anticipate Becky's Facebook: Becky Brower Osborne [https://www.facebook.com/rbosborne?__tn__=-UC*F] X: @DNAOrphan LinkedIn: J-Steven-Osborne NPE Stories Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/NPEStories] NPE Stories facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories] https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories [https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories]

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of child abuse, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Deb recounts a sad childhood with abuse and multiple years in foster care. After finding out she was an NPE through a DNA test Deb shares her story of meeting and building strong bonds with her biological paternal family while dealing with legal matters at the same time.  Deb can be reached via email debscales25@gmail.com NPE Stories Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/NPEStories] NPE Stories facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories] https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories [https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories]

Rashanda opens up about growing up without a mom or dad and the emotional toll of navigating life without a traditional family structure. From childhood instability to finding her own voice, her story is one of raw honesty, growth, and empowerment. This episode offers a moving look into what it means to rise above your beginnings. Rashanda can be reached via email rashandalawyer@gmail.com Resources Mentioned: DNAngels [https://dnangels.org/] NPE Stories Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/NPEStories] NPE Stories facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories] https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories [https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories]

Raised in a devout Catholic family, Annette grew up believing her father had died before she was born. Decades later, a series of emotional discoveries unraveled everything she thought she knew about her identity. Her journey explores loss, secrecy, and the power of living one’s truth Annette's memoir is called Living Into the Truth [https://www.annettemarquis.com/s/livingintothetruth]. You can learn more about Annette and her story at the following links: annettemarquis.com [http://annettemarquis.com/] wordswomenpress.com [http://wordswomenpress.com/] Resources Mentioned: Untangling Our Roots [https://untanglingourroots.org/] Summit High Conflict Institute [https://highconflictinstitute.com/our-team/] It's All Your Fault! Podcast [https://highconflictinstitute.com/podcasts/] Right to Know [https://righttoknow.us/] NPE Stories Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/NPEStories] NPE Stories facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories] https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories [https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories]

In Episode 216, Melanie recounts the emotional journey of reconnecting with the father who raised her, only to lose him and then learn he wasn’t her biological dad. Her story unfolds with raw honesty as she navigates the shock of a DNA discovery, a hidden past, and the bittersweet truth of finding her biological father.  Melanie can be reached via email mel251116@yahoo.com Resources Mentioned: Linked here [https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-216-melanie-126450102] is Melanie's warm letter to her BF  NPE Stories Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/NPEStories] NPE Stories facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories] https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories [https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories]