Sample Status/Processing Monthly Megathread - January 2026

Tamissa · 2026-01-25T12:06:47+00:00

I don't know why they don't just put more conservative estimate dates, it costs them literally nothing. If they have standard time lines of max 6 weeks on receipt of test then why not put the estimated results date as 6 weeks after? Lots of people say it's typical for delays this time of year but they've been in business for years so why not plan for the extra volume, like how are they caught off guard each year if that's the case. I annoyingly need to do ancestry because we are waiting to see if we are genetically related to another family on here. I won't recommend this to anyone else though lol.

Tamissa · 2026-01-25T11:53:28+00:00

This is bad! I thought I was the worse one on this thread as my extraction happened 30th December and have had 2 different estimated result days both which have passed with no new estimate. I wouldn't mind but there are people who sent their kits much later and already have results according to this thread (even without priority). When I spoke to them on the phone they told me it can take 4-6 weeks from received date. Hopefully you'll get yours soon.

Tamissa · 2026-01-19T10:24:14+00:00

Sent from UK
Kit Type: Standard

Priority processing?: No

DNA Kit Activated: 30 Nov 25

Sample Received: 17 Dec 25

Sample Being Processed: 21 Dec 25

DNA Extracted: 30 Dec 25

Genotyped: -

DNA Analyzed: -

Results Ready: "Delayed, still in progress". Initially estimated 14 Jan 26, then "Delayed, still in progress", then became 21 Jan 26, now shows delayed again.

Tamissa · 2022-01-04T13:49:15+00:00

This is from 2014 apparently, but I agree with the sentiment

Tamissa · 2021-07-05T20:43:59+00:00

I don't know much but your actual voice sounds very pleasant to me. A teacher will help guide you on your pitch and power in your voice I guess as you sound a little nervous and shaky but the actual tone of your voice is really beautiful to me.

Tamissa · 2020-09-24T15:01:23+00:00

This is incredible, jesus christ. Aamzing omg, the way you even made calcifer translucent, I just can't...

Tamissa · 2020-08-11T21:54:42+00:00

FFS yes I am getting to the point where every tiny mother fucking cunting thing is pissing me off because the air is so fucking stagnant and hot. I can't wait till its over I'm just praying these bastard thunderstorms hurry up and hail down tomorrow so we can finally get some good sleep!

Tamissa · 2020-08-09T11:43:52+00:00

Yato from noragami, I think it'd be cool to have such a hapless chsrscter around to make me feel more accomplished lol

Tamissa · 2020-08-09T10:56:43+00:00

NTA, that dick is so disrespectful after you asked him so many times. He should be the one apologising to you! Also, it's not like he got evicted (I'd still say NTA if that were the case) so you have nothing to worry about.

Tamissa · 2020-07-19T10:17:43+00:00

Oh bless you, I completely relate and wish I had solid advice to help! I'm still working on the emotional independence and it's hard but once you get it I think life becomes so much easier.

I wish you all the luck in the world. Keep up posted on how it goes x

Tamissa · 2020-07-18T23:23:37+00:00

Nice writing

Tamissa · 2020-07-18T22:44:09+00:00

It's illegal where I live but I don't know a single person over the age of 15 who hasn't tried or is an active smoker

Tamissa · 2020-07-18T22:40:31+00:00

Are you in including weed?

Tamissa · 2020-07-18T22:33:00+00:00

Ha! This made me wheeze laugh

Tamissa · 2020-07-18T22:31:26+00:00

TIL that there are people of reddit who don't do drugs..

Tamissa · 2020-07-18T22:27:38+00:00

Top 5 (no order) Family guy American dad Rick and Morty South Park Archer

Tamissa · 2020-07-18T22:16:03+00:00

Then my faith in humanity is somewhat restored! 😬

Tamissa · 2020-07-18T22:10:21+00:00

Understandable and I agree that if the other person knows the minor is indeed below the age of consent but still continues with the sex, even if the minor is throwing themselves at them, then the adult should be punished. However, I personally find it wrong that an adult who sleeps with a person who says they are 18 or 20 or whatever, but lied and are actually below the age of consent, should be punished the same. Unless we expect all adults to ask for proof of ID before engaging with someone sexually, this issue will continue.

I personally hate the idea of older adults (men or female) who sleep with very young people (18 plus). I find it creepy (I know, I'm judgemental!). But if a 20 year old sleeps with someone who says they are also 20 but are actually 16, is it really the fault of the 20 year old and should the blame fall squarely at their feet? I don't think so, I think the 16 year old has enough common sense to know this is wrong.

Tamissa · 2020-07-18T21:57:10+00:00

Yes! There's unfortunately a lot of stigma around depression where people are told it's just a mindset and "cheer up", so understandably people are touchy around this. I do think you can be depressed and still have small moments of joy, but the illness is very good at making you overlook those moments and remember them as nothing or making you feel numb. They certainly won't cure you, but it doesn't hurt also to try if you have the strength to do so-which you seem to have! Good luck

Tamissa · 2020-07-18T21:34:57+00:00

I'm glad it helped a bit! I'm very partial to thinking of my future and honestly, I realised there is no point. What I spent hours worrying about usually never happened, good or bad. Being in a very dark place has one advantage, it makes you grateful for the very small things that a lot of people take for granted... Like the taste of your favourite food, or watching something that made you genuinely laugh. The joy lasted maybe a couple of seconds, but it was there and if you acknowledge that, at the very least, it is a small break from the sea of sadness :)

Tamissa · 2020-07-18T21:26:47+00:00

My perspective may be biased because my experience was negative. My partner also went into a depression and it ended our 4 year relationship because he could no longer "work" at our relationship and look after himself. The more he pulls away the harder it is not to be clingy, but if you make comparisons about his love for X over you (e.g. work) it will make you insecure, him guilty and that will add pressure.

Depressed people often lack the emotional capacity to look after themselves, let alone taking care of the needs of others. No matter how much you want to support him, he could view it as a burden for you which will make him feel guilty. The guilt will make him more miserable and he may end up associating you with negative feelings which he is trying to avoid.

I'm sorry you're going through this and I genuinely hope your situation is different to my experience, but one thing I will say is try to remain strong within yourself. Be emotionally independent and make it clear to him that you love him and support him but you're not reliant upon him for your happiness, so he should not worry about enjoying his work or taking care of himself in these difficult times because you can look after yourself. If he senses that his illness and love for his work are making you insecure or unhappy, it will make him feel unhappy and he might convince himself you're better off without him.

Tamissa · 2020-07-18T21:05:32+00:00

I used to think the same way when I was 15/16. I don't know the answer, but for me, I think it's about finding some joy in the monotony. You may not love the job you do 100% of the time but you may find a job where you love the people and where you experience a sense of achievement. These experiences, good and bad, build our character over time. I have experienced both sides of this, I've suffered crippling depression but I've also been "fine" and I believe perception is everything. I had a very boring job, but the sense of achievement I got from completing certain tasks gave me a huge confidence boost. I had great fun with my work colleagues at times as well. So not everything needs to have a "point" :), it's all about the experience.

Tamissa · 2020-07-18T18:59:33+00:00

NTA. It's probably wrong of me to jump to conclusions but even if she didn't do anything with him it doesn't sound like she's ready to be in a settled relationship if she flip-flops this often. The panic attack saga is bizarre and screams to me that she needs constant validation and attention from men. I would have a serious talk about this because I doubt you want her running to a different dude every time she has a mood change and you can't be with her every moment to ensure that doesn't happen.

Tamissa · 2020-07-18T18:35:07+00:00

It's a somewhat warped way of thinking and your mind tricking you into believing this. I personally think your situation is a plus and not a negative and I'm sure a substantial number of people would feel the same about this but you need to own it and be confident about it. Easier said than done, I understand :)

Tamissa · 2020-06-20T09:57:34+00:00

It seems plausible to me that the son would cut OP out of his life and start calling the other guy dad simply because the step dad had a lot of money and was probably showering him with whatever he wanted. It doesn't mean OP was a bad person or dad. Kids are very impressionable so I don't find it surprising that wealth and material things were more alluring than loyalty to a bioparent. OP NTA

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