We often think we know our loved ones and family history well, but sometimes we find out surprising and shocking secrets that change everything. This collection includes people who bravely shared their stories online instead of letting these secrets weigh them down.

The Story:

My mom always seemed uncomfortable during my parent-teacher meetings at school. I thought she felt embarrassed because she was poorer and less educated than the other parents. But one day, after a meeting, I saw her shadow kneeling behind a tree at school.

As I quietly got closer, I saw a student’s father standing there with a serious look. My mom was begging him not to leave her. She was crying and said she couldn’t live without him and would leave my dad for him.

That day, everything changed for me. I found out that my mom had been having an affair for four years with my classmate’s dad. He was also married and wanted to end the relationship, but my mom was very upset. I couldn’t forgive her for this; my poor dad didn’t deserve it. He was a good and loving man.