We often think we know our family and friends well, but sometimes we discover surprising and shocking truths about them. The stories in this collection are about people who, instead of being overwhelmed by these surprises, bravely shared their experiences online.
The Story:
When I was a kid, my mom made a dish called “cheesy mashed potatoes.” It was just mashed potatoes that were orange because she mixed in cheddar cheese — or so I thought.
Years later, at a family gathering, I overheard my mom telling my aunt, “To get the kids to eat more vegetables, I mixed carrots with the potatoes. I told them it was orange from the cheese. They loved it!”
I was shocked! I couldn’t believe it. I had always loved cheesy mashed potatoes, and it was all a lie?
