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littlesmellyteddy · 24/03/2024 17:12

I have just found out that my DF is not my biological dad. It has come as a great shock to me and I am distraught. I have told my partner and he is so supportive. Not to drip feed but I am unsure if my DF knows and I am unsure if any elderly relatives know. My DM passed away a long time ago so cannot find out any details. My dilemma is do I ask my elderly aunts if they knew and try to find out who my biological father is. I would like to know. I more importantly do I tell my grown up daughters. They love their grandfather very much. As far as I am aware my parents had a happy long marriage. I somehow feel as I am betraying my DM by opening this can of worms but I dislike secrets thank you for reading

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becauseidonwantto · 24/03/2024 17:26

This must be a huge shock.

Will the dna test help you find your birth father?

I think your right to know more is more significant than nor burdening aunts with the knowledge.

littlesmellyteddy · 24/03/2024 17:24

Thank you for your replies. I feel as I am being disloyal to my DM memory. I also would not like to burden them with this if they did not already know. I am unsure if to tell my DF as he is in his 80's and I am concerned how he would take this news

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Badgerandfox227 · 24/03/2024 17:19

I would say that your DF is the man who raised you, but I would also want to know more if I was you. I would ask the aunts in this situation and let your daughters know. It doesn’t change the relationship with their grandfather at this stage.

So very difficult for you to find out when your mum has already passed on.

Daffodilsarentfluffy · 24/03/2024 17:18

Imo your dd's don't need to know right now.
But you do have the right to dig deep.. Be prepared not to love what you find though.... Your dm probably had her reasons.

PurplePanda1 · 24/03/2024 17:16

I am sorry to hear that, it must have been a real shock.
I would ask your Aunts as you suggest as they might know.
Tell your daughters, it doesn’t change the fact that they love their grandfather.

littlesmellyteddy · 24/03/2024 17:16

I am 100% sure. It was a DNA test

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jeaux90 · 24/03/2024 17:14

So sorry for the shock OP but how did you find out? And are you 100% sure?