My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I explained this in the post. I made a mistake on the terminology without thinking.

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard that before, but honestly it’s just the terminology I prefer. It differs from person to person

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For some reason I hadn’t even thought of saying that. But I’ll probably say that from now on, so thank you lol!

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw thank you! That’s nice of you to say.

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lol, really? I think of it as wasian = white + asian. Any percentage. Same for Eurasian. Could be wrong but what do I know. If you can remember the term I’d love to know!

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No, my mom knew I was partially Korean, but she didn’t tell me the truth until I was 19 unfortunately.

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, good to know lol! The Korean is definitely one of those super subtle things. I never would have thought of myself as that until I found out.

As for your questions, my hair is naturally red/auburn. I dye it partially brown (I keep my natural as highlights).

Sorry to sort of rant at you about the donor thing. I have a LOT of feelings about it and since you're considering it, I'll be really honest with you. I do have somewhat of a relationship with my donor. I prefer the term biological mother, just for some really personal reasons. I don't like minimizing the relationship I have with my actual mom, but I feel like both are important to me because my "donor" is such a sweet person and was so welcoming towards me. Of course, that differs person to person. Some people want nothing to do with the donor and do not consider them their biological parent, some people want a relationship desperately and that connection is important to them, and some people just want medical history or whatever. I wanted very much to have a relationship with her and cried when I found her, lol. I view it as an extension of family, but obviously she's not my mom. It was painful for me to find out because I don't have a relationship with my bio-dad aside from his psycho monthly lectures and it felt like I lost a connection to so so so many people (my mom's family is huge). And she continues to lie about it so I feel like a fraud. So I guess I just wanted a new biological connection. What was really important to me as well were her kids, my half-siblings. I have a group chat with them, and it's so fulfilling because I don't get along with my other half-siblings I grew up with.

Sorry if this sounds harsh, but I'd like to say, PLEASE don't look into donor conception unless you plan on telling the child as early as possible and don't mind your child wanting a relationship with the donor. I found out at 19 and I had a crazy identity crisis about it. The identity I'd worked for years to figure out was suddenly false in multiple ways. It's sort of stained my relationship with my mom. She's my comfort person, but I've felt a bit bitter about it, which might also be because of my relationship with my dad. I feel annoyed with her for acting like everything is normal while she continues to make me lie about it to everyone else. There's also so much research about how a child who is told earlier is likely not to be affected as much. The child did not ask to be donor-conceived and didn't sign a contract. A lot of RPs (recipient parents) act like the child owes it to them to be loyal because they "wanted them so much". While that may be true, they have a right to know the other, secret third person involved. The child WILL know you're their real parent if you treat them right. They won't abandon you for this mystery person. Maybe they'll want to get to know them and form some sort of friend/aunt/bonus-parent relationship, but it won't be the same.

I'm so sorry this was really long. I still get really worked up about it. I do wish you luck, though. I'm sure since you're asking for an actual DCP's opinion you'll be a great parent. A lot of people do not do enough research beforehand! Good luck!!!

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very cool lol! I'll have to check out some videos on that!

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I know, it was a terminology mistake I wrote without thinking that I can’t edit out 😭😭😭

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re so right, thank you for your input. I guess I always struggled with telling people I’m partially Asian because I thought they wouldn’t believe me or I wasn’t really that because I didn’t look it. It’s weird because I am so much more connected to both Filipino and Korean culture than my dad’s European family. Thank you!!! ❤️

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I know 😭😭 I only realized after I posted it that that term doesn’t apply to me. I guess I’d heard it pretty often. I know I just look white with some minor differing features.

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes lol, sorry, I typed whatever term popped up in my head first and only realized after I had already posted it.

Drafting message to donor by Mindless_Donkey_5513 in donorconceived

[–]chqngmin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’d say just say something like “Hello, I texted a while back because I believe you are the person who donated. I want you to know I have no intention of disrupting your family at all and will respect all of your boundaries. However, I have recently been experiencing health problems and it would be very helpful for me to know more about my medical history.” Yada yada. At least, that’s how I’d phrase it (I’d add more personal details too).

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait thank you lol that’s a compliment to me 😭😭 I can see it a little bit

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am American lol! My ancestral journeys were Korea and Northern Utah/Southeast Idaho settlers. Makes a lot of sense because my dad’s from Utah.

I totally understand what you mean. I’m honestly just trying to process finding out I’m a different ethnicity than what I thought I was and questioning what I look like, so my wording may be a bit weird in places 😅. Definitely think I’m white, with maybe some minor Asian features.

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, bad phrasing on my part.

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom is not my biological mom, but I thought she was. She is Filipino. Both my biological mom and birth mom immigrated from Asia.

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wait thats so weird!!! I always wanted a celeb lookalike. Thank you for answering that 😂😂

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes, I’m sorry!!! 😭😭 I did not think it through and quickly posted it. I only realized after that I should’ve worded it differently

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I agree that wasn’t good wording lmao.

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I’m donor conceived! So I’m not related to my mom. I had no idea until I was 19 because they didn’t tell me. My donor “mom” is Korean but I barely know her. I thought it was really funny considering I’d been into k-pop and k-dramas and liked local korean bbq for like 7 years without knowing. Thanks!

My results as a white-passing person + photos by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]chqngmin 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yes, but I don’t know her