The Paternity Puzzle: Dad’s Drastic Decision Unraveled by DNA Truth
Dad Kicks Wife and One of His Sons Out Thinking He’s the Affair Baby, Boy Retakes DNA Test Later
A guy tested his children’s DNA after learning of his wife’s adultery. Out of his three children, one was not biologically his, according to the results. A few years later, one of his sons decided to take another DNA test without realizing what unexpected results awaited him.
When the results of the DNA test were revealed, the situation changed. The father chose to leave his wife and his son, who wasn’t his, after reading the test results. But four years later, he called his son and asked him to return to his life. Based on the results of a DNA test, the youngster was certain that he didn’t want to get back in touch with his father after he had abandoned him.
On November 20, 2018, an 18-year-old male anonymous poster posted a narrative about his experiences at his home under the pseudonym turnsoutinsane in the “Relationship Advice” subreddit. When his father learned of his mother’s extramarital escapades four years ago, everything began.
He was aware that she had cheated on him a few of times previously, but he had always forgiven her. But since the affair had been ongoing for a while, this time was different. Upon discovering the timing of the affair, the man began to worry that his children might not be his. He chose to have their DNA checked in order to allay his fears.
His grandfather and mother had opposite reactions when he told them about it.
What Were the Findings?
Two of the man’s three children were identified as his by the results of the DNA test. The boy whose DNA results revealed his father was someone else was the original poster. According to OP, his father moved away with his siblings and divorced his mother after that.
In addition, other family members ceased communicating with him and his mother. “I stay behind with mom, who hits a new low finding herself alone, and we both become pretty much outcasts as far as most of the family is concerned,” stated OP.
OP remembered that his mother was depressed since no one remained in contact with her, and that his older brother had treated him quite rudely. However, the narrative did not finish there.
Performing An Additional DNA Test
OP disclosed, without providing an explanation, that he had a second DNA test and found that the initial test’s results were incorrect and that he was, in fact, his father’s biological son.
His grandfather and mother had opposite reactions when he told them about it. While his grandfather spoke with a lawyer to see what could be done, his mother urged him to get back in touch with his father.
The youngster had no intention of returning to his dad. After finding out about the results of his DNA test, his brother continued phoning, but he refused to talk to him. His mother had forgiven his father, and they were going on a date, all the while his family was putting pressure on him to make amends with his father.
With no other options, OP resorted to the internet community for support, asking if it was inappropriate to inform his family that he didn’t want to speak with his father. One commenter said, “You are under no obligation to anyone,” and that he was free to decide whether or not to speak with his family. Nobody could make him do anything else.
Another individual supported OP’s position and mentioned that, after going through a similar experience as a child, he remained steadfast in his choice and avoided talking to his family. The Redditor stated, “Your self-care comes first, always.”
OP’s Supporting Structure
OP published a noteworthy update to his initial narrative on November 23, 2018. He was telling the story because something important had happened the day before. He promised in the update to stick to his commitment to keep his family at a distance.
OP decided to change his phone number because he was going to be moving to a different city shortly. There were promises that the new number would stay private and that only his grandfather would know. Grandpa said that anyone wishing to get in touch with OP would need to go through him because of his experience as a retired police officer and his no-nonsense approach.
The plot twist emerged when OP’s grandfather insisted on allowing any communication when his mother tried to speak. The old dad hilariously declared the law throughout the altercation, threatening legal repercussions for anyone upsetting his grandson.
Mama OP claimed that the family was becoming estranged from his grandfather’s behavior. However, the elderly man retorted that the family was already broken and that he was just concerned about his grandchild. Following his mother’s departure, OP was moved to tears by his grandfather’s statement despite his initial amusement.
The older man gave him comfort regarding the ties that bind families and counseled him to keep these in mind when forming his own. In passing, OP talked about his tumultuous relationship with his elder brother, emphasizing lying, theft, and bullying. His grandfather intervened to keep OP safe from harm.
A Startling Finding & The OP’s Understanding
The original poster shared something that caught him off guard in a subsequent post. He clarified, saying, “My results were not erroneous by the lab. They mixed the outcomes of every child, that’s what they did.”
The fact that it was OP’s older brother—who, although looking the most like him, wasn’t his father’s real son—shocked the entire family. To be sure about this, the brother intended to obtain a second DNA test.
When OP learned the truth, a Redditor questioned him about whether his father had expelled his sibling. He responded saying he didn’t have any updates because he had moved away from his family. He was happy to learn about the results of the lab test from his granddad.
Most Redditors believed that after learning the results of the DNA test, his father shouldn’t have left him. They were grateful that OP had not spoken to his father. OP claims that his father accused him of severing the family.
He had admitted to repeatedly forgiving his wife, so it seemed that he had no problems with her adultery. The [expletive] child [believed] he was incapable of forgiving. Therefore, I was to blame, and my brother [expletive] detested me for it,” OP continued.
The Response on the Internet
What say you, did the OP’s father do wrong? When the father of the OP found out that the lab had accidentally switched their results, should he have thrown his brother out?
