Man abandoned at birth by mom uses genetic genealogy to look for biological parents

Iraq war veteran Ben Tveidt was able to find his biological father, also a decorated veteran, who said he didn't know he had a son.

[TheUltraRiot]

I'm glad his biological dad was so willing to accept him.

[YTfancol]

He's identical to his father when the father was young.

[mavhunter]

At least his dad is a real one, much respect!

[JS-wgpx]

He was better off not having that woman in his life.

[Jvljvljvl]

Damn cold hearted “mother”. So glad the father is open to creating a relationship.

[dallasbagley]

If I ever left a baby in front of Goodwill, it'd haunt me for the rest of my life. And if that baby called me all those years later, essentially saying that they forgave me and wanted a relationship, I would thank God for that opportunity of redemption.

[mbuyotimwangala]

so heart breaking, how the mom totally rejected the son. 😭😭 thank goodness his father loves him.

[minarooda]

Ben, I hope you always remember that "her" behavior towards you is NOT a reflection of your worth!! You're an amazing, loved and valuable person!! Never let her shameful actions cause you to ever question that!

[Katherinec_russell]

What a stand up man Ben is. His biological mother’s loss. There is something severely wrong with that woman. So happy to see he has a great relationship with his Dad!

[informalsuggestion]

I admit his biological mother’s reaction does not surprised me. She left him in a box when he was just an infant. She clearly does not want him in her life.

[reginapolo]

I would have to give her credit for abandoning him (but not the way she did it), because she would have had raised him horribly. Good to know that he was surrounded by wonderfull mom and dad and found an honorable father. Thank you for your service to our country kid. You have a loyal friends in me. Semper fi

[jarofpickles]

"Doing country stuff." Not even ABC knows what people do in Idaho. Lmao

[heathers]

Terrible mother! Glad the father accepted him when he found out that he existed.

[brandentheultramangofighter]

Should be looking for the teens that found you bro 👋😂

[aaronching]

I’m glad his biological father is a great man. 🍻👍🏼

[Melanin_Move]

Wow he and his dad looks so much alike. But the mother broke my heart. Touching story.

[MissBELLE]

I can’t believe the mother did not want to see him wow how cruel! I’d loved to have a son like this!

[VictorSchelsinger]

Ben, that woman proved who she was when she left you in a frigging box on the road! She may or may not be your biological mom! But you know what?! Highest honour and praise be to the woman who you were raised to call mom - for her motherly compassion and care that ultimately saw you become the man that you are today!
Very pleased that the 'ol man accepted you with love. Loving him back I'm sure you are! Heck! you look a lot like him!!!

[PoonDestruction]

regardless of the mother's personal life, she couldve, at least, apologized. he didnt deserve to be shunned like that. hopefully ben looks on the bright side and is happy with a father who decided to welcome him with open arms.

[Tyrfingr]

If he had been a multi millionaire, and she saw that on the TV. He'd been getting calls from dusk til dawn