Today, I got ancestry DNA tests for my parents and myself. The DNA testing company informed me that I'm a 50% match for my mother but I share no DNA with my father. Apparently, both my parents forgot that they used a sperm donor. This insignificant detail has slipped their minds for 35 years. FML
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Today, we got the results of our family's ancestry DNA tests. My father isn't related to me, but my grandfather is still my grandfather. Apparently grandma cheated on grandpa to get 'dad', and my mother cheated on 'dad' with my 'uncle' to get me. FML
Today, my girlfriend of 8 years and I received our results from a DNA test. We're both very interested in history and ancestry, and wanted to see where in the world we both originated. It turns out we have the same father. FML
Today with a DNA test, I found out that my husband is my half brother. 30 years ago his father made a donation to the sperm bank my mother used, and I’m the result. To make matters worse, I’m pregnant. FML
Today, my dad's will included a DNA test he did on me when I was 3, proving I’m not his son. I thought we had a great relationship, but apparently he secretly hated me all these years for mom cheating, and decided to embarrass me in front of our family, half of whom it turns out I’m not related to. FML
Today, my sister and I decided to do one of those online DNA tests just for fun. Our mom came in, saw all the stuff on the table, and lost her mind. She started bawling and apologizing. Apparently, neither one or neither of us actually belong to my dad. FML
Today, my husband presented me with a DNA test proving that our newborn daughter isn't his. Confused, I got her tested again. She's not a match to me either. FML
Today, I took a DNA test and it turns out that the person who I thought was my dad is not my actual dad and my real dad is his best friend. FML
Today, during divorce proceedings, I decided to have my kids DNA tested. Neither of my kids are mine. My daughter's real father is unknown but my son's DNA identifies him as related to me, but not as my son, so he’s more likely my nephew, meaning his dad is one of my brothers. FML
Today, my ex mother-in-law stupidly made an offhand comment, so I got my kids DNA tested. NONE, I repeat NONE of them is mine. When I think of the thousands I’ve paid in child support I’ll never get back, and now my own mother thinks I’m an asshole for refusing to pay any further. FML
Today, I’ve suffered my whole life with a bunch of genetic conditions and I found out why at my dad's funeral. A bunch of relatives from America attended and one of them secretly told me my parents emigrated to England under a cloud of shame because they were brother and sister. I’m inbred. FML
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FaygoAndMiracles 18
Even though it would have been best for them to tell you, maybe it just didn't matter to them because they know that the real parents are who raise you, not who you are biologically from.
iloveCS8 11
That sucks FYL! but as long as your "father" treated you with love and raised you as his own,then remember the good memories and know he loves you just as he would if you were his real son
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_Princess_Peach_ 9
They must have wanted you so much :) You should feel very lucky OP!
jujuroxursox 15
Well… that's always a great surprise :/ u must not have looked too different from ur parents if u didn't notice for 35 years
lonelyharts86 8
That just means they love you and it doesn't really matter to them that he's not your biological father. Sucks that you spent the money for the test but otherwise, it doesn't really affect anything.
lonelyharts86 8
That just means they love you and it doesn't really matter to them that he's not your biological father. Sucks that you spent the money for the test but otherwise, it doesn't really affect anything.
tooniceforgirls 6
Does it matter?
grumpybr 13
I agree that one test should not change who you are and how you feel about yourself and your parents, however, the lie (or omission) is a hard pill to swallow. They should have been very open about this with you. Nothing stays hidden forever.
Sweet2020 4
Why would you do this if you didn't suspect some funny business in the first place? Seems you got what you were looking for.
crazytwinsmom 25
At what age should something like this be disclosed though? Too young and they won't understand. Too old and they'll be pissed off. The teen years is a bad time to discuss anything important because they're pissed off most of the time. I understand the medical history aspect of it so at least when they become adults they need to know. 35 is a little late.
SoultheWolf 19
So what if they used a sperm donor? They raised you as their child and loved you as their own. Your father may have been infertile and unable to get your mother pregnant. Just because he isn't your biological father doesn't mean he isn't your father.
caysters 12
They used a sperm donor. So what? Best guess is your dad didn't have the strong swimmers to do what had to be done. Plenty of couples go through sperm banks! Doesn't mean he's not your dad, and they didn't HAVE to tell you. That's like being "by the way, mommy an daddy couldn't make babies the normal way, so you were grown in a test tube." Doesn't matter as long as they love you and gave you the life you deserved.