In Episode 31 of Finding Family DNA, therapist and adoptee advocate Nikole Shaw shares her powerful journey of uncovering the truth about her biological roots. After years of believing she was conceived through a violent assault, a recent DNA match revealed a very different story—one that brought relief, clarity, and a new understanding of her identity. Nikole reflects on the emotional weight of carrying false narratives, the healing power of truth, and how her work now supports other adoptees in their search for connection, community, and self-acceptance.

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00:00 Welcome to the Show!

00:28 Subscribe and Win a Mug

01:42 Nikole's Adoption Journey

03:15 Challenges in Adoption Cases

05:45 Nikole's Childhood

10:00 Finding Nikole's Birth Mother

12:07 Connecting with Birth Relatives

17:56 Paternal Side Mystery

22:06 Recent Developments in Nikole's Case

24:27 Discovering a Half-Sister

25:03 Reaching Out and Waiting

26:01 A Year Later: Renewed Efforts

27:10 Unraveling the Truth

29:07 Confronting Family Secrets

31:06 Processing the Revelation

33:11 Reflecting on the Journey

41:46 Advice for Adoptees

43:23 Connecting with the Community

44:33 Final Thoughts

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