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24 People Found Out The Dark Secrets Their Parents Were Hiding, And Now They're Sharing Them With Us

These parents have no idea that their kids know the dark secrets they believe they are so good at hiding.

24 People Found Out The Dark Secrets Their Parents Were Hiding, And Now They're Sharing Them With Us

Some family stories sound ordinary until one small detail cracks them open. In this one, people started comparing notes about their parents and uncovered secrets that had been buried for years.

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The setup is simple enough, a Reddit user asked how well people really know their parents, and the answers quickly turned personal, messy, and sometimes heartbreaking. What followed was a flood of stories about hidden pasts, private struggles, and the things children only learn after growing up. Read on.

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This is sad...

This is sad...Reddit / Anagoneous
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Wow.

Person reflecting on family heritage, parents’ hidden sacrifices, and future childrenReddit / Anagoneous
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Every kid should know their heritage from both parents, in my opinion.

Every kid should know their heritage from both parents, in my opinion.Reddit / Anagoneous

The things we'll do for our kids...

The things we'll do for our kids...Reddit / Anagoneous

NHValentine can legally sue the parents for the actions they took.

NHValentine can legally sue the parents for the actions they took.Reddit / Anagoneous

And this is why we must never go through other people's belongings.

And this is why we must never go through other people's belongings.Reddit / Anagoneous

Best dad ever.

Best dad ever.Reddit / Anagoneous

I wonder how this is even possible.

I wonder how this is even possible.Reddit / Anagoneous

Not sure, but I think it's best he knows.

Not sure, but I think it's best he knows.Reddit / Anagoneous

I don't even know how to comprehend this, honestly.

I don't even know how to comprehend this, honestly.Reddit / Anagoneous

This reads like the AITA where someone hides a parents’ secret to protect their reputation, but fears it will break their brother’s trust.

As I mentioned earlier, parents are human beings with real emotions.

As I mentioned earlier, parents are human beings with real emotions.Reddit / Anagoneous

Uh.

Emotional discussion about parents concealing depression and anxiety, protecting childrenReddit / Anagoneous

It's not right to divide your own children.

It's not right to divide your own children.Reddit / Anagoneous

People back then would hide their depression and anxiety to be accepted as normal.

People back then would hide their depression and anxiety to be accepted as normal.Reddit / Anagoneous

It could be due to medical reasons, I suppose. There's a possibility.

It could be due to medical reasons, I suppose. There's a possibility.Reddit / Anagoneous

I don't know how to digest this.

I don't know how to digest this.Reddit / Anagoneous

Uh.

Concerned reaction to a diary revelation, medical possibilities, and sadnessReddit / Anagoneous

It's possible, and there have been a few similar cases.

It's possible, and there have been a few similar cases.Reddit / Anagoneous

While this is sad, reading someone's diary is not okay.

While this is sad, reading someone's diary is not okay.Reddit / Anagoneous

Well, as long as all is well.

Well, as long as all is well.Reddit / Anagoneous

This hits right in the feels, but please don't read people's diaries.

This hits right in the feels, but please don't read people's diaries.Reddit / Anagoneous

What got too hard? This is a bit confusing.

What got too hard? This is a bit confusing.Reddit / Anagoneous

Both my parents are A+ and I'm O+. There are no secrets.

Both my parents are A+ and I'm O+. There are no secrets.Reddit / Anagoneous

Okay.

Confused family blood type conversation, parents’ A+ and child’s O+Reddit / Anagoneous

In Summary...

Some secrets are truly intense, while others aren't as disruptive. In either case, it's important to understand that our parents had a different mindset decades ago.

They have the right to make mistakes just as much as we do, but the way forward is to let it go and treat them with respect and dignity. It's hard, but life isn't going to improve if you dig out skeletons from age-old closets.

For a similar marriage-splitting bombshell, see whether Reddit users think you should expose a family secret threatening a 30-year marriage in this post.

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