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How DNA Led Me to a Father Who Never Knew I Existed

EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 34 MIN

How DNA Led Me to a Father Who Never Knew I Existed

from Finding Family DNA · host Birth Parent Finder

In Episode 32 of Finding Family DNA, Jay and Misty sit down with Chakari Smith, an adoptee who grew up in Philadelphia and entered foster care at age 7 before being adopted at 11. Despite reconnecting with her birth mother later in life, Chakari never knew her father—until a combination of DNA testing, genealogy, and birth index research led Misty to uncover his identity. Chakari shares the emotional journey of discovering a half-brother, forming a relationship with her incarcerated father, and reflecting on the strength it took to break cycles of addiction. It’s a powerful story of resilience, reconnection, and redefining what family means.Join our Patreon to help support a pro bono case!https://www.patreon.com/findingfamilydnaWatch this podcast right now on YouTube!https://youtu.be/jUJs4nJfYzA00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:21 Special Announcement: Patreon and YouTube Milestone02:01 Guest Introduction: Chakari's Story03:07 Chakari's Childhood and Adoption Journey05:00 Reconnecting with Birth Family11:46 Finding Chakari's Birth Father13:29 PSA and Sponsor Message15:07 The Search Process Explained19:49 Connecting with Birth Father and Half-Brother23:14 Building a Relationship with Birth FatherFollow the show here:https://www.instagram.com/findingfamilydna/https://www.instagram.com/lasleuthhttps://www.instagram.com/birthparentfinder/Are you looking to find your birth parents? Get in touch with Jay and his team!https://www.birthparentfinder.comhttps://www.instagram.com/birthparentfinderThis podcast was edited using PodShuttle, the fully-remote podcast editing and management service owned and operated by CHOBO Studios. For more info, visit podshuttle.io and follow us on Instagram to see more shows we've helped bring to life.https://www.instagram.com/chobostudioshttps://www.instagram.com/podshuttle#findingfamilyDNA #AdopteeVoices #AdoptionJourney #BirthParentSearch

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