Susan, a woman in her mid-70s, discovered her family history was incorrect after a DNA test revealed unexpected Irish heritage. Years later, she learned that she had been swapped at birth in a busy NHS maternity ward. This shocking realization came when she received a message from a genetic sibling, prompting her to confront family secrets, especially since her parents had passed away. Her story exemplifies a growing trend as more people use genetic testing, likely leading to further similar revelations.
After taking that DNA test, the genealogy company entered her data, allowing her to connect with genetic relatives, which later led to the shocking discovery of a birth swap.
Susan’s experience highlights how DNA testing can unravel long-held family secrets, as her unexpected match revealed years’ worth of misinformation about her heritage.
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