My half sister didnt know her step father wasnt her real father. She found out when she was 19 because another half sister of ours (my father got around) found her on Facebook.
It shattered her.
I was told when I was 5 years old by my mom I was adopted by my step father. She did it in a shitty way, (during their messy kids in the middle divorce) but at least she was honest.
Definitely prefer the way I found out, to the way my sister did. Finding out young, I think it was easier for me to adapt, and have support. My sister still doesn’t have a great relationship with her mom and step father, and it’s been some years.
Kids don’t like it when their parents lie to them, who knew.
Fleur_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
The upset stems from being lied to all that time
Taleya@aussie.zone 1 day ago
of course. so we should hurt them without their permission, consent or involvement. Why, exactly?
Fleur_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I don’t think obscuring the truth because people will react badly to it is a worthwhile endeavor. How people choose to react to the truth is up to them, they deserve it regardless. What these people are feeling is the emotional culmination of Australia’s horrific history known as “the stolen generation.” We would all be happier to forget it. we shouldn’t though.
Taleya@aussie.zone 21 hours ago
You’ve objectively stripped any and all empathy and humanity from your position. I am leaving this conversation