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Author: Lily Wood

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What if you found out your parent was not in fact your biological parent? 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story. What is an NPE? It is a term that stands for Not Parent Expected or Non Paternity Event. It is used for people who have found out the life changing news that their parent wasn’t their biological parent. Most likely through the advent of home DNA kits. 

NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like. How they found out they were an NPE. And what their journey has been like since the day they found out. 

These stories are here for us to listen to and nod along with. Be a part of the story telling. If you are an NPE that would like to share your story email [email protected]. You do not have to give any identifying information. I’d like to hear from you. 

NPE Stories will be launching July 1st 2019. Come heal with us.

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Rose's Story

Rose's Story

2026-10-2245:43

In this episode, Rose opens up about discovering her biological father through a 2024 DNA test and managing the unexpected shift in her cultural identity. She shares how humor helped her navigate the initial shock, what it has been like trying to connect with a father who keeps her a secret, and why leaning into comedy and comfort movies keeps her grounded. Resources Mentioned: Mamma Mia the movie Parent Trap the movies NPE Stories Patreon NPE Stories facebook page https://www.facebook...
Bradley's Story

Bradley's Story

2026-10-1551:04

This episode features Bradley Hall, a well-known figure in the NPE community. He shares his own personal story and childhood trauma, as well as how his identity crisis and NPE affected him. So many great resources mentioned for NPEs in this special episode. Resources Mentioned: npenetwork.org The NPE Experience thebradleyhall.com The NPE Experience by Bradley Hall book coming soon NPE Stories Patreon NPE Stories facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories
Toi's Story

Toi's Story

2026-10-0648:31

Toi shares what she has learned about her NPE and biological father, while noting that her mother may have never known the truth herself. After facing new heart failure complications and a hereditary diagnosis, she reaches back out to her biological relatives to uncover critical health details and seek closure. NPE Stories Patreon NPE Stories facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories
Jen's Story

Jen's Story

2026-09-3051:59

Jen originally had her non-paternal event as a young adult in the late 90's when a man she had known her whole life abruptly told her the truth. Jen spent years navigating her identity crisis and eventually found healing through EMDR. Jen can be reached via email [email protected] NPE Stories Patreon NPE Stories facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories
Sharon's Story

Sharon's Story

2026-09-2239:08

After family gossip started up, Sharon submitted a DNA test and received a surprise in her DNA matches. Drawing on her crisis counseling background, Sharon has given back by serving as a certified trauma recovery coach and support group facilitator to help others in the NPE community heal. Resources Mentioned: MPE competent directory NPE Coping Hacks below: (created by DNA NPE Healing Hearts ) Coping Hacks...The Good Kind Accomplish something, even if its small. Clean out a drawer, your...
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