Season 1, Episode 6: Adoption DNA Mystery Solved

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Andrea was adopted at birth through Catholic Social Services in southeast Michigan. Her adoptive parents told her the truth about her adoption but didn't have any information on her birth parents. When Andrea was 23, her adopted parents passed away Avery young ages. Andrea later decided to petition the Court to have her adoption file opened. From it she learned her birth mom's identity. Fast forward 20 years and Andrea still yearned to know the identity of her biological father. A high school friend introduced her to Robyn Banks -here is Andrea's story.

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This episode was published on May 10, 2024.

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Andrea was adopted at birth through Catholic Social Services in southeast Michigan. Her adoptive parents told her the truth about her adoption but didn't have any information on her birth parents. When Andrea was 23, her adopted parents passed away...

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