For almost 36 years, Alexis grew up believing that she was white and Mexican. She got the shock of a lifetime in July of 2021 when she received her Ancestry DNA test results and discovered that not only was her raised father not her biological father but also that she is a mixed race Black woman rather than a mixed race Mexican woman. In this episode of the Bipolar Buzz podcast, Alexis shares with us the different layers of trauma she experienced as she learned the truth. She also walks us through how she is embracing her new identity and maintaining her mental and emotional health as she continues to process and heal from her DNA surprise. Alexis is the host of the DNA Surprises podcast, where you can go to hear more stories like hers. You can also follow her on social media @dnasurprises.
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