No one should be expected to hide themselves away because they are someone's dirty little secret. Her father's wife deserved to know he had cheated on her. His betrayal needed to faced not hidden. He knew he had betrayed his wife, but he didn't want the consequences for that.
This is why it's important to let people process, to give our new genetic relatives we are reaching out to time to process. Keep reaching out to other family. Leave the door open. We are not a secret - don't let anyone tell you are.
This turned out well, but it is easy to see such a situation tearing apart a marriage. I wonder how many such stories there are out there that don't turn out so happy.
If that tore the marriage apart then the marriage was already damaged and more than likely from his cheating. whether it came out in the open or it still damaged their relationship. a guilty conscience will destroy a marriage. His coming clean would give it a chance to heal.
HEIDI!!! Thank you Jesus, for doing this. I mean, Laura is to be loved for founding DNAngels, etc, and now she is to be loved for asking you to do this for her. Laura knows that Aimee is great at this, but you know Heidi, YOU ARE GREAT TOO! I also watched this whole thing, and you did a really great job. I would say you are every bit as good as Aimee! Please Laura, please keep Heidi doing this at least, until Aimee gets back!
I love happy endings. Reuniting can be complicated. I keep thinking about doing my DNA. It’s a long story but I have reason to believe that, before my mom and dad married, she had a baby and placed it for adoption. This would have been in the late 1940s. I’m really curious to know the truth.
Take an Ancestry DNA test. You never know if the sibling or one of the siblings descendants have already or will test. That will provide you answers. Best of luck!
My grandmother used to take me to see a boy down the street quit a bit younger than me named Jeff. When I went back to live with my parents my grandma told me a secret. That the little boy Jeff was my brother. She made me repeat his name and the town name. So fast forward to when he is 18 and he contacted me on Facebook. I was excited because now the secret could be out. But, trouble is none of the other 8 siblings knew. But my dad and mom confirmed my dad had gotten the 16 year old baby sitter pregnant. And he was indeed our brother. Well, unfortunately none of the other siblings even cared really. We as a group aren't very stable. Jeff had had a bad life. Like most of us kids had. But rejection hit him hard. He just wanted his family he had always been searching for. After a few years he said he realized that he was never going to have his family. I was the only one at the time even returning messages and calls. He even came to visit my dad for a week. THEN took his own life. His note said he didn't belong anywhere. Just a few return calls or saying hello would have helped. ❤❤
So they lied to the dad?Not the best way to start a relationship. His lie (betrayal) was bad enough. I am glad, though, that the family is gracious and forgiving. 🤍
you are a good storyteller too :-). watched all the way to the end without noting the time elapsed :-)
So sweet! Thank you!
NOTHING wrong with 9 minutes!! "Like" this comment if you agree.
Thank you!!
No one should be expected to hide themselves away because they are someone's dirty little secret. Her father's wife deserved to know he had cheated on her. His betrayal needed to faced not hidden. He knew he had betrayed his wife, but he didn't want the consequences for that.
Correct, but he did by the right thing by his daughter and stepped up. That is commendable..
Great Story
Glad you enjoyed it
Your storytelling is amazing! This is such a heartwarming story.
Thank you for watching. I really appreciate the compliment! :)
What a beautiful story! I’m so glad it has turned out so well for everyone!
Appreciate you watching! We have more fantastic stories to publish soon!
What a wonderful happy ending. Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome, and thank you for watching!
This is why it's important to let people process, to give our new genetic relatives we are reaching out to time to process. Keep reaching out to other family. Leave the door open. We are not a secret - don't let anyone tell you are.
Beautiful beautiful story
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
I WILL watch it on my TV soon
Yay!
This turned out well, but it is easy to see such a situation tearing apart a marriage. I wonder how many such stories there are out there that don't turn out so happy.
You mean, turn out the way ANY meeting can? The way ANY life can? For ANY reason?
@@susanoppat3138huh?
If that tore the marriage apart then the marriage was already damaged and more than likely from his cheating. whether it came out in the open or it still damaged their relationship. a guilty conscience will destroy a marriage. His coming clean would give it a chance to heal.
It can go both ways, but the truth is important!
❤
HEIDI!!! Thank you Jesus, for doing this. I mean, Laura is to be loved for founding DNAngels, etc, and now she is to be loved for asking you to do this for her. Laura knows that Aimee is great at this, but you know Heidi, YOU ARE GREAT TOO! I also watched this whole thing, and you did a really great job. I would say you are every bit as good as Aimee! Please Laura, please keep Heidi doing this at least, until Aimee gets back!
@@rollee223 Heidi and I will be sharing the responsibility. It’s a big ask.
I love happy endings. Reuniting can be complicated. I keep thinking about doing my DNA. It’s a long story but I have reason to believe that, before my mom and dad married, she had a baby and placed it for adoption. This would have been in the late 1940s. I’m really curious to know the truth.
Take an Ancestry DNA test. You never know if the sibling or one of the siblings descendants have already or will test. That will provide you answers. Best of luck!
My grandmother used to take me to see a boy down the street quit a bit younger than me named Jeff. When I went back to live with my parents my grandma told me a secret. That the little boy Jeff was my brother. She made me repeat his name and the town name.
So fast forward to when he is 18 and he contacted me on Facebook. I was excited because now the secret could be out. But, trouble is none of the other 8 siblings knew.
But my dad and mom confirmed my dad had gotten the 16 year old baby sitter pregnant. And he was indeed our brother.
Well, unfortunately none of the other siblings even cared really. We as a group aren't very stable.
Jeff had had a bad life. Like most of us kids had. But rejection hit him hard. He just wanted his family he had always been searching for.
After a few years he said he realized that he was never going to have his family. I was the only one at the time even returning messages and calls. He even came to visit my dad for a week.
THEN took his own life. His note said he didn't belong anywhere.
Just a few return calls or saying hello would have helped. ❤❤
Mindy this is such a heart breaking story. You're right, a little kindness goes a long way. Thanks for sharing.
Yep, I'm crying! Lol Where is the video about this that you referenced?
Go watch the first episode of Lost & Found: No More Secrets. Season 1 Episode one. It’s on our channel. Thanks for watching!
Grab your kleenex! th-cam.com/video/rLThhcf6lzI/w-d-xo.html
Can I watch the whole story online somewhere?
Yes, Check out Athena's story. Lost and Found: No More Secrets Season 1/Episode 1
So they lied to the dad?Not the best way to start a relationship. His lie (betrayal) was bad enough. I am glad, though, that the family is gracious and forgiving. 🤍
A lot of lessons learned.