The problems of lying and betrayal we face in life change us, making us stronger and wiser, even if we can’t see it right away. The people in this story experienced shocking betrayals from those they trusted or from surprising situations. Instead of letting it hold them back, they kept going and bravely shared their stories online.

The Story:

My neighbor called me at 3 a.m. and yelled, “Wake up! There’s someone in your backyard!” I was scared and ran outside, but I didn’t see anyone. The next day, my dad’s Rolex watch was missing. Worried, my neighbor and I put security cameras in our homes.

Months later, the police came to see me. I was shocked when they told me they found my Rolex at my neighbor’s house. His son had been caught stealing from another house just a few blocks away.

It turned out that the father and son were working together. While the dad distracted me with his call, his son sneaked inside, took the watch from my room, and left without me knowing. I was stunned. After that, I could never trust anyone again, especially since I had known this neighbor for over 25 years and thought of him as a friend.