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Ancestry - good idea, or don't touch it with a bargepole?

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Beeinalily · 18/04/2025 06:10

I've always been curious about my family, and I'm wondering whether to sign up to one of these family tree type things. My family is a mixed bag though, and I think I might find out some things that I'd rather not know! Have you ever done it, and was it a good idea, or did you regret it?

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DucklingSwimmingInstructress · 19/04/2025 00:08

Gettingbysomehow · 18/04/2025 13:24

I can't tell you what to do but it destroyed my life when I did an Ancestry DNA and found out my father wasn't my father. My actual father wants nothing to do with me and is horrified to find out he has a child.
My relationship with my parents has been destroyed and they've decided to emigrate and retire abroad.

From my heart, I'm so very sorry @Gettingbysomehow

It must have been utterly unexpected and devastating. I hope you have good people around you.

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