There is a moment in every child’s life when the realization that their parents don’t tell them everything dawns on them. This, of course, feels very unfair, and sometimes it is, but there are a few cases out there where keeping the kids in the dark was the right move.
Someone asked “What was a secret your mom or dad kept from you, that actually shook you to your core when finding out?” and people spilled the beans. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section down below.
#41
I was supposed to have a different name. When I was born, my dad left the room to make some calls. My mom was looking at me when the nurse came with the paperwork to get my name. She said I didn't look like the name they had chosen. She thought about my dad's best friend that she had a huge crush on and she named me after him. Dad didn't find out until about five years ago (I'm 56). Hahahahaha.
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12points
#43
One day, when I was 15, my dad and I were working on some DIY projects at home. He tells me he wants to tell me something. He then starts to tell me that he was married and divorced from another woman. My parents had been married for over 25 years at this point. Not once had I even heard of the woman he was telling me about. When I got over the initial shock he asked if I had any questions. I asked if they had any kids. To my relief that wasn’t another secret.
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11points
#44
At 32 i learned i was born left handed. In unison my 2 brothers exclaimed “That explains everything!” (She didn’t wanna teach me to write lefty).
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#45
When my parents got married in a double wedding at age 19.....they were already married! They've been married 60 years and my mom only told me this a few years ago.
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11points
#46
The night before I left for the Air Force, 17 years old, my mother told me my father never considered my older brother (4 years) his son.
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#47
My dad only wanted one kid…I’m number 2. Sly move in my mum’s behalf. There’s 7 years between me and my older sibling. Weirdly, it was my mum that gave me a harder time growing up! 🤣.
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10points