DNA Test Reveals Man Is Not Related To Beloved Grandparents | Megyn Kelly TODAY
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- In summer 2016, Steven King used an ancestry website to discover that he wasn’t biologically related to his grandparents, whom he admired so much, because his father was adopted. King joins Catherine St. Clair, a woman who also experienced an identity crisis after getting DNA test results, on Megyn Kelly TODAY to share his story. “You are a complete stranger to yourself,” said King.
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DNA Test Reveals Man Is Not Related To Beloved Grandparents | Megyn Kelly TODAY
If he knew his dad was adopted, how did he think his grandparents were his biological grandparents?!
If he knew his dad was adopted, then how was this a shock?
G60J60F80 I was thinking the same thing. If he knew his dad was adopted then he knew he wasn’t related to his grandparents
he had heard that but then later on he heard conflicting information
No shock here. Seems to be attention seeking.
Because there was alway room for denial. But the dna is a concrete answer, like it or not.
He didnt believe it the first time.
Even though he is not biologically related, in the pictures his features have such a strong resemblance to both his grandparents, especially his grandmother...
I'm happy he found his real family . It was nice they welcomed him .
Parents are not only the people who made you----parents are the people who look after you, care for you, and suffer through your life until you are a fully functioning adult.
I don’t get it. This guy knew his dad was adopted. So why is it a surprise that’s his grandparents aren’t biologically related
Weird, because the grandad looks similar to him 🤣
I understand his sentiment. It's like you don't know where you fit in the world. I know because I'm an adult that was adopted through the foster care system. I knew who my family was but I just never quite felt like it fit in anywhere in the world until I started my own family. Now with four kids of my own, it doesn't really matter to whom I was born, what matters is who was around and remains around. Family isn't blood or DNA family is where your heart is at peace and your soul full of love. Most of the people that fill my heart with peace and love have no biological connection to me.
He didn't know his Dad, he died when he was 2 years old. Subconsciously he hasn't connected to the fact that his grandparents wasn't blood related. It is still a shock when it is confirmed. It is called human nature. It takes time to come to terms with the fact that his beloved grandparents aren't his blood relations. Totally get him. It turned around for him, which is good.
He was upset that his father was adopted????
Wait, what am I missing? Just because somebody’s father was adopted that doesn’t make them not your father. So why do we keep talking about his father being adopted?
Susie Brown His father being adopted means that he is not related to the grandparents that he grew up with.
Susie Brown , did you not listen to what he was saying? He adored his grandparents. So because his father was adopted, meant that his fathers parents were not his biological grandparents. This can be so unsettling!! He since has acknowledged that, doesn’t change the relationship he has with them. But to discover that someone is not your flesh and blood can be devastating!
Megan Kelly = the new Ricki Lake or Jerry Springer. She’s lost all credibility and can now only do sensational shows or emotional shows.
It also prevents you from qualifying for entry into certain prestigious historical clubs in America. Once you are made aware of your status i.e. no longer biologically related ........some folks choose to begin a journey of self discovery. That is my experience. None of us "own" the biological ancestors but many are kept from "knowing" them. One excellent example of this is found in the case of the eldest child of United States senator from South Carolina James Strom Thurmond, Sr ......Essie Mae Washington-Williams.
He was raised by his grandparents who turned out not to be his biological grandparents. As a child, he had been led to believe that they were his biological grandparents.
Same happened to me. It was hard to take. Only one grandparent is not the real one. Still not easy to take.
OMG!!! Really? He is THAT upset? And if such information “shouldn’t” be revealed in a DNA then maybe he shouldn’t have taken the test. Don’t we all know DNA testing could reveal things we might not know already?
I agree with you. Especially, maybe, in this man’s situation. Once he accepted/confirmed with family members that his biological father had been adopted by the Kings why was he devastated because he received that information via email ? That is how the process works. Those are the terms of the purchase of the DNA kit. All of us who have been lied to about our true parentage are deeply effected. Who am I? This is a question millions of today’s children ask. Who is my Daddy? Does your mother even know? According to those shows on television people copulate like rabbits without a thought in their head about pregnancy.
DNA will reveal so many buried secrets. Get used to it. An adopted parent shouldn't be a big deal. He's acting like the people that raised him aren't his family. Get over it.
These people should know Blood is nothing with love
Why does DNA matter so much? The Grandparents Loves him and that's want matters.
Actually it does. We all have an inborn connection to blood relatives, so to take away that from someone takes away dignity and trust.
It is all about how each individual views concepts about 'blood' relations and extended family. Many, who do NOT have a close relationship with their blood relations, due to different personalities, family conflict etc., & have closer, loving relations with non blood relations and friends...., would NOT be particularly bothered they are not biologically linked with their grandparents or other blood relatives....because that "biological" link would NOT matter to their personal view of the world... It all comes down to how each individual views "family" & how they regard the biological link..... This is NOT about being wrong, verses being right....It's about how you, as an individual, view the concept of family; whether you place a 'priority' on biological connections over non biological (due to your individual family socialisation norms, personal thinking & belief system) etc. Some will experience an extreme sense of loss...will be traumatised etc.. Some, will still feel deeply connected to their newly defined "non blood family tie", and will look forward to the possibility of meeting new blood relations...... All the best to everyone...
I don’t get it ....if I found out my mom or dad were adopted that wouldn’t change how I felt about anyone in my family ....I love them so much !
Why is this man making such a big deal ....of course DNA is important to find out about your medical history,....but when it comes to family it is not about DNA it’s about love .
Helena DiBerardino
exactly !!! Grandparents!!
I didn’t get it . wasted my time.
I get it. I never knew my familie from my dads site. A lot of secrets. It has to do with identity. I feel more grounded now I know my family.
Someone said I don’t get it. I say the same thing, I don’t get it. From the time I was a teenager I felt like I was adopted because of the way I was treated. But I wasn’t adopted. What’s more important than your blood is the love your family shows to you. That’s more important than anything else. I would have, and I still would, trade my blood for more familial love.
Without his grandfather's DNA how did they know his grandfather was not biological grandfather?
I need to join this support group
Strange man what lies was he told non story
Violet May I agree that the man’s story was not set out clearly at all. I suspect he was being very reticent because he didn’t want the full story out for whatever reason. That’s fine but producers of this kind of segment should limit the stories they put on to those where the subject is willing to fill in the basics.
man up, dude. its not a big deal that your father was adopted.
There is no story here. The father knew he was adopted. He sounds angry about receiving an email response. That’s how it works. He really thinks he’s special and should receive special treatment.
His case doesn’t make sense.
My Nephew died never knowing who is biological father was. I'm sure his mother know's,but she never has told anybody.
Yes, adopted, how many times you got to say it
I totally get it. He wants to know his TRUE NAME. Family trees matter. His name was fake, therefore you pass on a fake name to your wife and children, then their children...it keeps going.
LIIIIIIES impact people!
Why do they only talk about his biological father? Who was his mother?
She never asks them why he was given up or do they know anything. These are always incomplete stories!!!!!
Did anyone else notice the audience behind them in a few of the shots? You can see that the lady in pink was given a cue to smile and nod. Then the woman next to her starts nodding. They pan to the other angle and 2 more women start responding with a nod on cue. 🙄
Megan Kelly has a lot of guests whose stories aren't that big a deal, but she tries to sensationalize them in order to get viewers. Sad
I say when taking those tests, always expect the unexpected! That wy you're not completely surprised. I just did mine Saturday morning and sending it off tomorrow so let's see what the results are in 6 to 8 weeks! I am keeping my mindset on expecting anything. With how certain people are on both parents side are has helped me with that mindset. What I would probably be surprised with is if we are the regular run of the mill family with no hidden secrets.
I often wished I HAD been adopted. It would have been interesting and would have explained why my bio mom and I were so different. Didn't like her...we never were on the same page. So, I would have preferred I was adopted.
Lol I feel that way about my siblings
We can safely say you're not related to Albert Einstein.
Somebody was a hoing. Lol
So true.
He’s a whiner
Love you Steven
So you lost out on the inheritance. I think that's the real story. Ya lost money ohh boo whooo
They made him look kinda stupid in the storytelling. It wouldve been better if they just first laid out all his family memories and then he took a test, found out he wasn’t related to his grandparemts and then recalling the time he overhears the conversation that his father was adopted....then everyhing dawned on him...
Mwzxs
There is no story here it's a non-story news story what a waste of time
Megan Kelly = the new Ricki Lake or Jerry Springer. She’s lost all credibility and can now only do sensational shows or emotional shows.
This topic is not trivial. I strongly disagree with your statement Jeff Silverberg. Megan Kelly is reporting on the cutting edge of scientific breakthrough and by bringing it to light she is offering hope and change to countless people who are struggling with complex identity issues. Thank-you, Megan Kelly
Heather Olson agree to disagree?
Yes ......seeking understanding and respectful dialog on a subject that has personal meaning.
Lady looks like Hillary Clinton