Determining our biological family after a DNA test can reveal secrets and deceptions and is much like solving a mystery. Starting with relatives in DNA databases and working through public records and social media can be much like chasing clues to get to the perpetrator of the lies and sadly leaves victims along the way.
The lies and deception may not have left a dead body behind like a true murder but for many it feels like the death of life as they knew it. Just like in a good “who dun it” narrowing in on the right branches of fact on one’s family tree can create a triangulation of relationships and answers.
The right sleuthing and utilization of forensic knowledge and methods can help reveal the suspects, motives and witnesses.
NOTE: This meeting will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2:30-4 pm. CT, at the Frisco Library AND ONLINE VIA ZOOM
If you plan to attend virtually, please RSVP below by NOON CT on July 28 to attend via Zoom. The link will be emailed to you the day of the meeting.
Join Lezlee Liljenberg, author of “If You Only Knew: Navigating DNA Surprises & The NPE World” (Not-Parent Expected) as she shares stories and her investigative skills (or lack thereof) in solving her DNA truth and how her search led her into a life of helping others on this same discovery.
Lezlee Liljenberg is an award-winning business owner, entrepreneur, and author on a mission to help others in the discovery of their true identities, their biological families and dealing with DNA surprises.
In a previous life Lezlee was a successful commercial real estate broker and in 2004 turned to insurance as she started her first agency from ground zero, growing the business to over $6 million in revenue in less than 12 years. After 18 years she sold her enterprise and formed Liljenberg Insurance Expert Witness, where she is a consultant and expert witness for insurance cases.
Over the past 30 years of her life, she knew there was something not quite right with comments and issues popping up concerning her past. Her DNA test from Ancestry sparked even more uncertainty in her heritage.
Lezlee spent several years asking all the right questions of her family and friends, to no avail. Then in 2020, her brother encouraged her to take the 23andMe test which would turn her life in a totally new, exciting, and, needless to say, a topsy turvy direction.
In 2021 she discovered the identity of her true biological family and has taken numerous steps to meet them, many times with disappointment and pain, but more importantly, she has encountered love and acceptance that overcomes the hurts. The uncertainty drives her forward and closer to the truth of the past and that of others.
Lezlee is sharing her DNA story about love, loss, pain and pursuit of the truth to hopefully help others know that they are not alone. Her story is not an unusual one as the community of the “Notp-Parent Expected” grows exponentially every year.
She wholeheartedly believes that age should never keep you back from learning more and taking new adventures. No matter our age, ethnicity, origins or skin color we all are in this thing called “Life” together.
Lezlee Liljenberg holds a BA in Journalism/Public Relations and a MA in Political Science/Public Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. She has published two books and numerous articles. Her story of her DNA journey entitled “If You Only Knew-A DNA Journey” is available on Amazon and Kindle. You can follow her blog and stay in touch with her at www.iamlezlee.com. She would love to hear your story and for you to become part of her family.