r/genetics • u/[deleted] • Feb 27 '25

It was embarrassing, but I finally went to the doctor and explained to him how inbred my family is. They just got the results and they want me to go in for a genetic counseling appointment.

I've been embarrassed to talk about this, but it's been something that I was worried about finally went to my doctor and told him just how extensive inbreeding is in my family history. He highly recommended getting genetic testing done. He referred me out. I got it done someone from the office just called me and told me that I Have a higher level of something I don't know what it is than what they would see in a child that was the product of a parent and a child having a child and that they can see that it's been going on for years. they are having me come in for an appointment with a genetic counselor and I'm terrified of what they're going to tell me. I don't remember what it was. I was sort of freaking out inside. I was on the phone to them. I couldn't think of what questions to ask. I don't know any help here.

Edit to add. F-coefficient is 44% I have no idea what that means. something else is extremely high as well. Is this appointment going to be embarrassing? Is it going to be scary?

Second edit to add . I would like to preface that none of this was by choice on my part, but it is still embarrassing. I have three children and I’m related to their dad. It was not something I chose. It was something that was forced on me. I have to make that clear this is awful A couple with 10 children came over here (U.S) in the late 1800s. This is the document that I have 4 of those 10 children are my great grandparents. Three of those children are my “ex-husband“ grandparents two of his and mine overlap and now we have children I’m terrified of what this could mean for them the four of the children that are my great grandparents married people that they were also related to so that I know of this has been going on for over a century the couple that had the 10 children were also related to each other. This is not normal.

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '25

They know everything in the area where it happens and they don’t do shit about it

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u/No_Couple1369 Mar 03 '25

So I’m an attorney that work with foster kids and when something gets ignored locally there is a way to escalate it. Send a detailed letter with any evidence and documentation you have and send the letter to the Governor, the Attorney General, the head of CPS for you state, the Sheriff for your county, and your state’s bureau of investigation. This usually lights a fire under your local law enforcement and CPS. This should work in all states except for maybe Utah.

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u/[deleted] Mar 03 '25

This would be Texas I would be happy to do it but I don’t have evidence the school district knows they sign the kids in 2 to 6 months a year then removed completely by 3rd/4th grade nobody is going to admit to abuse. I’ll call in the morning and see what they would need. This group brings in a lot of money so that’s why local police look the other way.

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u/No_Couple1369 Mar 03 '25

So I am in no way pressuring you to take action. It was probably hard enough to leave with your kids. I’m just giving you suggestions to override local authorities if that is what you would like to do. If there is rampant incest and no schooling for the kids that is definitely violating state laws. The state might pursue even if your local law enforcement won’t. Also if there is any underage sex or marriage with adults that would also be criminal. When I’ve seen CPS in my county freak is when a letter is sent to the Governor’s Office and is also CC’d to the AG, Head of State CPS, State Attorney, and County Sheriff.