The More the Merrier
By U/Ggabitron: I had a childhood best friend who had a fascinating family situation. It was unclear who her biological father was because her mother had been dating two men when she became pregnant, and both claimed to be the father. Instead of causing conflict, they decided to embrace the unique circumstance by referring to one man as ‘Dad’ and the other as ‘Papa.’ Throughout our upbringing, my friend strongly resembled ‘Dad,’ which led everyone to assume he was her father. Despite this assumption, they never pursued a DNA test because ‘Papa’ wanted to maintain their connection.
As she entered puberty, significant changes became noticeable. She stopped growing taller, her chest developed, and her hair transformed into beautiful curls. It became clear that her biological father was evident. Now in our twenties, she stands at 5’1″ with a curvaceous figure and a voluminous head of curly hair. She has become a striking resemblance to her older half-brother, who is also the son of ‘Papa.’
The Silent Service
By u/alittlefaith530: After my grandfather’s passed away from cancer in the 1970s, I found myself curious about his life. Armed with a desire to uncover more, I embarked on a research journey into his past. To my astonishment, I unearthed that he had served as part of the British Commandos due to his Welsh lineage. Eager to explore further, I delved deeper into my investigation, hoping to connect with any surviving comrades. However, what I discovered was disheartening – every single one of them had sadly passed away, most facing their own battles with cancer.
Armed with my newly acquired knowledge, I finally found the courage to approach my grandmother and share my discoveries. To my utter disbelief, she unveiled a stash of photographs capturing my grandfather’s presence in a particular Japanese city following the devastating detonation of an atomic bomb.
