7 Jaw-Dropping Secrets People Swore They’d Never Tell Their Parents
Ever wondered what secrets people keep from their parents? Well, someone on Reddit decided to ask this exact question, and the responses were nothing short of astonishing.
Here, we’ve compiled some of the most jaw-dropping secrets. These are real stories from real people, revealing things they swore they’d never tell their parents. Each secret comes with a comment directly from Reddit, followed by my take on it. Let’s dive into these confessions and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes.
“They Left an Hour Ago”
“[pre-cellphone era] I answered the phone and it was my aunt, calling from Florida. My parents had planned a long driving trip to see her. She was calling to say that maybe now wasn’t a good time to visit. It only took about 30 seconds for it to turn into a rant about not really wanting them in her house, to flat out insults about every wrong they had ever done to her. When the rant ran out, I said ‘They left an hour ago.’ My aunt said, ‘Let’s just make this our little secret, okay?’ and hung up.“
My Take: Wow, talk about awkward family dynamics! This person unknowingly became the keeper of a family feud’s Pandora’s box. It’s like accidentally tuning into a soap opera episode where you’re the lead character.
“Accidental Overdose?”
“That time I accidentally kept taking sleeping pills wasn’t wasn’t an accident, I was trying to kill myself because I was unhappy…”
My Take: This is heart-wrenching. It’s a stark reminder that sometimes the people around us are going through battles we know nothing about. It’s so important to check in on our loved ones.
“The Bagel Bandit”
“When I was younger (maybe 10 or 11) I had been eating bagels for a week straight… my dad said no more bagels for a few days, and I said ok, but when he went upstairs I had a bagel.”
My Take: The great bagel heist! This one’s a bit lighter but shows even the smallest of rebellions can feel like huge secrets to a kid.
“The Locksmith Wannabe”
“When I was 10 I went on our old sailboat… I fancied myself a locksmith I guess and decided to pick the lock on the trunk of our 1980s Caprice Classic. With a stick…”
My Take: Children’s imagination and mischief often go hand in hand, don’t they? This one’s a classic tale of childhood curiosity meeting real-world consequences.
“Scars and Tattoos”
“The extensive self harm scars on my torso, and the new tattoo I just got over them after being two years clean“
My Take: Behind every tattoo, there’s a story. This one speaks volumes about pain, struggle, and the journey of healing. It’s powerful and poignant.
“Divine Intervention?”
“Dirty money payed rent a couple times. Random envelopes at the door saying ‘from God’“
My Take: Sometimes life pushes us into corners we never thought we’d find ourselves in. This secret is a gritty reminder of the lengths people go to when they’re desperate.
“Hidden Depression”
“That I’ve been depressed for years“
My Take: Depression is often an invisible battle, and it’s sad how many people feel they need to fight it alone. It’s a call to all of us to be more open and supportive.
