Many parents try to treat their children equally, but inheritance can bring up strong feelings. This is the case for Cynthia, who has a tough situation with…

Important events are meant to bring families closer together. But in blended families, this can be hard. On her son’s graduation day, Kirsten asked her ex-husband not…

Suddenly, a happy party turned awkward for Paulina, a new mom, because of her mother-in-law’s gift for her son’s birthday. Paulina got really angry and reacted right…

We often think we understand our loved ones and family history completely, only to be shocked by a deep and surprising secret. This collection features individuals who…

Trust and loyalty are crucial in family relationships, but they can be delicate. This is about a tough choice—deciding not to help a parent after discovering something…

My husband passed away suddenly when our daughter was 6. A year later, I discovered his records from when he was in a psychiatric hospital for depression….

Emma was overjoyed when a positive pregnancy test confirmed her and Jack’s hopes. After months of trying, they were finally starting their family. But things didn’t go…

I was around 12 or so and my mom left to run an errand, leaving me alone. Very soon after she left, the doorbell rang. This was weird because we lived on a hill with only two…

I was 10. A new family moved into our neighborhood. I became friends with their daughter, and she always told me that their house was haunted. One day, I was playing in the…