Five people who found family and themselves through MyHeritage DNA
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When you take a DNA test, you might expect to learn something fascinating about your ancestry, perhaps a surprise link to another country or a glimpse into your cultural roots.
What you might not expect is for those results to transform your life completely.
For thousands around the world, MyHeritage DNA* has been much more than a test kit. It’s been the key to long-lost family connections, long-awaited answers, and emotional healing.*
These five remarkable stories show just how powerful one simple discovery can be.
For most of her life, Brigitta believed the man who raised her was her biological father. When she took a MyHeritage DNA test, she discovered something completely unexpected.*
Her real father was Hans Husfeld, a talented composer who had once worked on the same production where both her mother and the man who raised her had performed.
That revelation explained her lifelong love of music, something she’d always felt deeply but never understood.
Her DNA results also connected her with new relatives*, giving her a sense of belonging she’d never known before.
Rachel was abandoned as a baby in Hong Kong and raised by a loving adoptive family in the UK. Though she had a happy life, she always wondered about her roots.
After years of searching, MyHeritage DNA connected her to a cousin and, through that match, to her birth mother and siblings back in Hong Kong.*
When she finally met them, Rachel learned something she’d longed to hear her whole life: her family had never stopped thinking about her.
‘They wanted me all along,’ she said, a discovery that brought her peace and joy.*
Cathy and her mum took a MyHeritage DNA test together, expecting to add a few new branches to their family tree.*
Instead, they uncovered something extraordinary: a nephew they never knew existed.*
The young man was the son of Cathy’s late brother, and for Cathy, the discovery felt like ‘getting a piece of [her] brother back.’
The reunion allowed her mother to meet her grandson before she passed away, representing a deeply moving gift that reconnected generations.*
For decades, Wanda searched for her biological father, taking several DNA tests but never finding a precise match.
That changed when she took a MyHeritage DNA test, which connected her with her real dad, a 91-year-old man in Florida.*
After years of uncertainty, Wanda finally had the father-daughter relationship she had always dreamed of.
For Wanda, it is truly an answered prayer. Now, they speak almost every day, making up for a lifetime of lost moments.*
Petra’s family in Hungary had been divided by secrets and misunderstandings for generations.
Her grandmother never knew her parents, and certain branches of the family had been lost to time.
With the help of MyHeritage DNA, Petra uncovered a hidden half-sister of her grandmother, along with an entire side of the family she’d never known.*
The discovery not only filled gaps in their family tree but also brought long-separated relatives back together,* helping to heal rifts that had lasted for decades.
Each of these journeys began with one simple step: curiosity. Whether you’re hoping to trace your ancestry*, connect with distant relatives*, or fill in missing pieces of your story*, MyHeritage DNA can help bring your family’s history to life.*
Who knows? You might discover a new branch of your family tree… or even someone waiting to meet you all along.
Have you ever wondered where your story began or what your DNA might reveal about your roots? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
*Please note, members, that this is a sponsored article. All content of ours that has an asterisk next to it means we may get a commission when you click on a link—at no cost to you! We do this to assist with the costs of running the SDC. Thank you!
What you might not expect is for those results to transform your life completely.
Every result tells a story, and every story reminds us what truly matters: connection. Image source: Mikhail Nilov/Pexels.
For thousands around the world, MyHeritage DNA* has been much more than a test kit. It’s been the key to long-lost family connections, long-awaited answers, and emotional healing.*
These five remarkable stories show just how powerful one simple discovery can be.
Brigitta: Discovering the truth about her father
Brigitta’s love for music finally made sense when she learned her real father was a composer. Image source: MyHeritage DNA*.
For most of her life, Brigitta believed the man who raised her was her biological father. When she took a MyHeritage DNA test, she discovered something completely unexpected.*
Her real father was Hans Husfeld, a talented composer who had once worked on the same production where both her mother and the man who raised her had performed.
That revelation explained her lifelong love of music, something she’d always felt deeply but never understood.
Her DNA results also connected her with new relatives*, giving her a sense of belonging she’d never known before.
Rachel: ‘They wanted me all along’
Rachel was abandoned as a baby in Hong Kong and raised by a loving adoptive family in the UK. Though she had a happy life, she always wondered about her roots.
After years of searching, MyHeritage DNA connected her to a cousin and, through that match, to her birth mother and siblings back in Hong Kong.*
When she finally met them, Rachel learned something she’d longed to hear her whole life: her family had never stopped thinking about her.
‘They wanted me all along,’ she said, a discovery that brought her peace and joy.*
Cathy: Meeting the son of her brother, whom she never knew about
For Cathy, one test brought comfort, connection, and cherished memories. Image source: MyHeritage DNA*.
Cathy and her mum took a MyHeritage DNA test together, expecting to add a few new branches to their family tree.*
Instead, they uncovered something extraordinary: a nephew they never knew existed.*
The young man was the son of Cathy’s late brother, and for Cathy, the discovery felt like ‘getting a piece of [her] brother back.’
The reunion allowed her mother to meet her grandson before she passed away, representing a deeply moving gift that reconnected generations.*
Wanda: An answered prayer
After decades of searching, Wanda finally found her 91-year-old father. Image source: MyHeritage DNA*.
For decades, Wanda searched for her biological father, taking several DNA tests but never finding a precise match.
That changed when she took a MyHeritage DNA test, which connected her with her real dad, a 91-year-old man in Florida.*
After years of uncertainty, Wanda finally had the father-daughter relationship she had always dreamed of.
For Wanda, it is truly an answered prayer. Now, they speak almost every day, making up for a lifetime of lost moments.*
Petra: Healing old wounds
Petra’s family in Hungary had been divided by secrets and misunderstandings for generations.
Her grandmother never knew her parents, and certain branches of the family had been lost to time.
With the help of MyHeritage DNA, Petra uncovered a hidden half-sister of her grandmother, along with an entire side of the family she’d never known.*
The discovery not only filled gaps in their family tree but also brought long-separated relatives back together,* helping to heal rifts that had lasted for decades.
Your story could be next
Each of these journeys began with one simple step: curiosity. Whether you’re hoping to trace your ancestry*, connect with distant relatives*, or fill in missing pieces of your story*, MyHeritage DNA can help bring your family’s history to life.*
Who knows? You might discover a new branch of your family tree… or even someone waiting to meet you all along.
Have you ever wondered where your story began or what your DNA might reveal about your roots? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
*Please note, members, that this is a sponsored article. All content of ours that has an asterisk next to it means we may get a commission when you click on a link—at no cost to you! We do this to assist with the costs of running the SDC. Thank you!
