Whitney's mom told her the truth about her biological father long before she took a DNA test. She learned the truth at 14, 6 years after the tragic loss of the man she believed was her father.

In this episode, Whitney shares the long and winding road to connect to her biological father. She offers a compassionate view on the choices the adults in her life made and how those choices affected her.

Thank you to Whitney for sharing her story.

Content warning: Suicide. If you or anyone you know are struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.

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