First Steps

There are many factors to consider before taking a DNA test. What are you hoping to find? Which test should you take? Should you test at more than one company? What if I get bad news? What is "opting in"? These are some tips before taking your first steps...

Not yet. Do not contact your DNA matches until you are certain. Let's figure it out.

5 Reasons Not to Reach Out to Your DNA Matches (Yet)

If your DNA test results just shook your world, I see you. I have been there, too. Maybe you’ve realized the person you thought was your biological parent is not. Maybe you found out that your dad isn't biologically related and you think you’ve identified your "real" father. Maybe you’re looking at a close DNA match and feel like you’re one message away from confirmation. But before you reach out to that half sibling, cousin, or potential parent, I want you to pause. Here’

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Oct 8

Ancestry or 23andMe - Which test is better for finding family?

Ancestry vs 23andMe: Which DNA Test Is Best for My Birth Parent Search?

If you’re trying to find your biological family, one of the first questions that comes up is: “Which DNA test should I take?” Not all DNA tests are designed with family finding or even traditional genealogy in mind, and some are better suited to help you on this journey than others.

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Jul 21