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Sep 2024
56m 53s

Child of a Sperm Donor (12+ siblings)

Devorah Roloff
About this episode
What started as a simple 23andMe test turned into a life-changing revelation! In this video, we follow the incredible journey of Haley, who uncovered a half-sister she never knew existed— Marla. After discovering one another, they came to find that they have over 12 siblings in total! Her dad's past as a sperm donor in college unraveled a hidden family tree ... Show More
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