The 5-Step Path to Forgiveness After a DNA Discovery (Part 2)

The 5-Step Path to Forgiveness After a DNA Discovery (Part 2)

What happens after the DNA test changes everything? In Part 2 of our conversation, Andrea Lomboy shares a biblical framework for navigating the emotional and spiritual aftermath of an unexpected DNA discovery. Whether you're an NPE (Not Parent Expected), adoptee, donor-conceived, or anyone whose biological identity has been unexpectedly rewritten, this episode offers practical encouragement rooted in faith. Andrea walks through her five-step pathway to healing: • Acceptance • Grief • Personal Agency • Forgiveness • Integration Rather than encouraging listeners to "just get over it," Andrea explains why healing is a process—not a moment—and why forgiveness cannot be forced before grief has been honored. Throughout the conversation, she shares Scripture, personal experience, and practical wisdom for rebuilding identity, setting healthy boundaries, and finding peace in Christ after family secrets come to light. If you've ever wrestled with questions like: * How do I forgive the people who kept this secret? * Why does this hurt so deeply? * How do I move forward without pretending I'm okay? * Where is God in the middle of my DNA discovery? ...this episode was created with you in mind. No matter how your story began, your identity is not determined by your DNA. Your worth has never changed, and God is still writing your story. About Andrea Lomboy Andrea Lomboy is a Christian speaker, educator, and fellow NPE who is passionate about helping others find healing after unexpected DNA discoveries. Drawing from her own journey and years of biblical study, she equips individuals to navigate identity loss, grief, forgiveness, and restoration through a Christ-centered perspective. Learn more or connect with Andrea at Seek.us.com [http://Seek.us.com].

God Rewrote My Story

When God Rewrites Your Story: Finding Grace After a Life-Changing DNA Discovery What would you do if a DNA test revealed that everything you believed about your family was wrong? In this deeply moving episode of Holy Wreckage, Crystal sits down with Andrea Lomboy, whose DNA discovery uncovered a lifetime of hidden truths and sent her on an unexpected journey of grief, identity, forgiveness, and ultimately, God's incredible faithfulness. After believing one man was her father for 40 years, Andrea discovered through DNA testing that he wasn't biologically related to her. Her search for answers eventually led her to meet her biological father for the very first time at 57 years old. What followed was a story of extraordinary grace, healing, and the unmistakable hand of God. Rather than allowing bitterness to define her life, Andrea chose to pursue truth while extending grace to both of her parents. Her testimony is a powerful reminder that while a DNA discovery may rewrite your family story, it never changes who God says you are. Whether you're an NPE (Not Parent Expected), adopted, donor-conceived, navigating a DNA surprise, or simply walking through a season where your identity has been shaken, this conversation will remind you that your worth has never depended on your circumstances. God is still writing your story. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: • Andrea's incredible DNA discovery story • Meeting her biological father after 57 years • Processing grief after an unexpected DNA surprise • Finding identity in Christ when your family story changes • Extending grace while navigating deep emotional wounds • How faith became the foundation for healing ABOUT ANDREA LOMBOY Andrea Lomboy is a Harvard-trained Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness Coach, speaker, educator, and founder of SEEK, a faith-guided coaching practice dedicated to helping people pursue healing of the body, mind, and spirit. Drawing from both professional expertise and her own deeply personal DNA discovery journey, Andrea helps individuals move from surviving to thriving through evidence-based wellness practices and biblical truth. (LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrealomboy?utm_source=chatgpt.com]) If you've experienced a DNA discovery or are looking for faith-based health and wellness coaching, you can connect with Andrea at: 🌿 SEEK Wellness https://www.seek.us.com [https://www.seek.us.com] Use the code DNADISCOVERY when contacting Andrea through SEEK. CONNECT WITH HOLY WRECKAGE 🌐 https://holywreckage.com [https://holywreckage.com] 📚 Resources: https://holywreckage.com/resources [https://holywreckage.com/resources] 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If this episode encouraged you, please like this video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who may need hope today. Every share helps another person discover that God still brings redemption from our deepest wreckage. #DNADiscovery #NPE #NotParentExpected #Adoption #DonorConceived #IdentityInChrist #ChristianTestimony #Healing #Faith #Forgiveness #HolyWreckage #FamilySecrets #BiologicalFamily #JesusHeals

Donor or Affair? Her DNA Test Uncovered a Family Secret

In this episode of Holy Wreckage, Linda shares the devastating truth a DNA test uncovered: the father who raised her was not her biological father. It also left an unanswered question whether her mother had an affair or her biological father donated the sperm she was conceived with. What began as curiosity about ancestry turned into a complete identity earthquake. Linda vulnerably shares what it felt like to discover she was an NPE (Not Parent Expected), how childhood wounds and family dysfunction resurfaced, the emotional toll of genetic mirroring, and the complicated reality of finding biological family after decades of unknowingly living a different story. For many NPEs, adoptees, donor-conceived people, and those impacted by misattributed parentage, a DNA surprise is not just information. It can shake everything: • Your identity • Your family story • Your medical history • Your sense of belonging • Your faith But the truth that wrecks the story you were given does not get to wreck the purpose God placed inside of you. Linda also shares how Jesus met her in the middle of betrayal, rage, rejection, confusion, and grief and how true healing came through faith. If you've ever wondered: • What does it feel like to discover your dad isn’t your biological father? • How do you heal from an NPE or DNA surprise? • Can Jesus heal identity trauma and family betrayal? • What is genetic mirroring and why does it matter? • How do you process discovering biological siblings later in life? • Can God redeem something this painful? This episode is for you. Holy Wreckage exists to tell the truth about trauma, addiction, identity, family secrets, and the God who meets us there. Thank you for watching, listening, and sharing. 🌱 Support Holy Wreckage: https://holywreckage.com/donate [https://holywreckage.com/donate] 📬 Submit your story: https://holywreckage.com [https://holywreckage.com] 🙏 Send a prayer request: https://holywreckage.com [https://holywreckage.com] 🧰 Resources: https://holywreckage.com/resources [https://holywreckage.com/resources] **NPE / DNA Surprise Resources:** Right to Know: https://righttoknow.us/ [https://righttoknow.us/] DNA Surprise Support: https://righttoknow.us/dna-surprise [https://righttoknow.us/dna-surprise] Resource Hub: https://righttoknow.us/learning [https://righttoknow.us/learning] DNAngels: https://dnangels.org/ [https://dnangels.org/] **Production Credits:** Testimony by Linda Hosted by Crystal Dunaway Recorded for Holy Wreckage Edited by Matt Sarmiento 📬 Connect with Holy Wreckage Website: https://holywreckage.com [https://holywreckage.com] Instagram: @holywreckage TikTok: @holywreckage Facebook: Holy Wreckage LinkedIn: Holy Wreckage YouTube: @HolyWreckage Healing out loud, one wreck at a time. #ChristianTestimony #DNASurprise #NPE #DonorConceived #MisattributedParentage #AdopteeStory #JesusHeals #ChristianPodcast #HolyWreckage #IdentityInChrist #FamilySecrets #TraumaHealing #FaithInJesus #JesusChrist #GeneticMirroring #DNAResults #HealingJourney #ChristianHealing #DonorConception #NPEAwareness

A DNA Test Shattered My Story, But Jesus Met Me in the Wreckage

In this episode, Crystal Dunaway shares her personal DNA discovery story: adoption, name loss, childhood trauma, genetic mirroring, an unexpected AncestryDNA result, finding a biological father after 44 years, and learning how Jesus can meet us in the middle of an identity-shattering truth. A DNA surprise is not just new information. For many NPEs, adoptees, donor-conceived people, and those impacted by misattributed parentage, it can feel like a soul earthquake. It can shake your identity, your family story, your medical history, your sense of belonging, and your faith. But the truth that wrecks the story they gave you does not get to wreck the purpose God put in you. Holy Wreckage exists to tell the truth about trauma, addiction, identity, family secrets, and the God who meets us there. Thank you for watching and sharing. 🌱 Support Holy Wreckage: https://holywreckage.com/donate [https://holywreckage.com/donate] 📬 Submit your story: https://holywreckage.com [https://holywreckage.com] 🙏 Send a prayer request: https://holywreckage.com [https://holywreckage.com] 🧰 Resources: https://holywreckage.com/resources [https://holywreckage.com/resources] NPE / DNA Surprise Resources: Right to Know: https://righttoknow.us/ [https://righttoknow.us/] DNA Surprise Support: https://righttoknow.us/dna-surprise [https://righttoknow.us/dna-surprise] Misattributed Parentage Fact Sheet: https://righttoknow.us/downloads/factsheets/misattributed-parentage.pdf [https://righttoknow.us/downloads/factsheets/misattributed-parentage.pdf] Resource Hub: https://righttoknow.us/learning [https://righttoknow.us/learning] Production Credits: Testimony by Crystal Dunaway Recorded for Holy Wreckage Edited by Crystal Dunaway 📬 Connect with Holy Wreckage Website: https://holywreckage.com [https://holywreckage.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holywreckage/ [https://www.instagram.com/holywreckage/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@holywreckage [https://www.tiktok.com/@holywreckage] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579102926599 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579102926599] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holy-wreckage-a995ba383 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/holy-wreckage-a995ba383] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HolyWreckage [https://www.youtube.com/@HolyWreckage] Healing out loud, one wreck at a time. #ChristianTestimony #DNASurprise #NPE #MisattributedParentage #AdopteeStory #JesusHeals #ChristianPodcast #HolyWreckage #IdentityInChrist #FamilySecrets #TraumaHealing #ChristianHealing #FaithInJesus #JesusChrist #AdoptionStory #GeneticMirroring #RightToKnow #ChristianNPE #NPE Believers #HealingOutLoud

The Body Keeps the Score: Sexual Assault, Eating Disorders, and Healing with Jesus

Lillian Schoeppler tried to move on. After being sexually assaulted as a teenager, she buried the pain, kept going, and did what so many survivors do — she tried to forget. But trauma doesn't disappear just because we stop talking about it. Her mind tried to move forward, but her body kept the score. In this powerful episode of Holy Wreckage, Lillian shares how unresolved trauma followed her into adulthood, showing up in relationships, mental health struggles, shame, fear, and the way she saw herself. For years, she carried pain she did not fully understand, until God began exposing what had been hidden and inviting her into healing. Born in the Bronx and raised in Brooklyn, Lillian’s story is raw, honest, and full of redemption. She talks about becoming a single mom, surviving painful experiences, meeting Jesus at 30, and learning that faith does not erase trauma overnight — but Jesus meets us in the wreckage and walks with us through the healing. This conversation is about sexual assault, trauma recovery, faith, therapy, prayer, self-worth, and the courage it takes to tell the truth after years of silence. Lillian’s story reminds us that healing is not pretending it never happened. Healing is letting God into the places we worked so hard to hide. No matter what you have survived, your story is not too broken for God. There is healing after trauma. There is freedom after shame. And there is a Savior who is not afraid of your wreckage. Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault and trauma. Please listen with care. Connect with Lillian Schoeppler: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lillian.schoeppler [https://www.facebook.com/lillian.schoeppler] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillianschoeppler/ [https://www.instagram.com/lillianschoeppler/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lillianschoeppler2 [https://www.tiktok.com/@lillianschoeppler2] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovealil2175 [https://www.youtube.com/@lovealil2175] Connect with Holy Wreckage: Website: https://www.holywreckage.com [https://www.holywreckage.com] YouTube: https://youtube.com/@holywreckage [https://youtube.com/@holywreckage] Instagram/Facebook/TikTok: @holywreckage Support Holy Wreckage: Help us keep sharing stories of healing, faith, and redemption by donating at HolyWreckage.com [http://HolyWreckage.com].