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My Dad's Health Was Failing — So I Made A Split-Second Decision That Changed Both Of Our Lives

"After three weeks visiting my dad, I was scheduled to fly home. 'I don’t want you to go,' he told me."
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My Dad Hid His Cancer From Me For Years. His Secret Changed Our Relationship In Ways I Never Imagined.

"I remember thinking that he went to the doctor more than seemed usual, but when I asked if there was a reason why, he quickly changed the subject."
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This Man Refused To Go To His Brother's Second Wedding. His Family Were Horrified To Find Out Why

"I told everyone to leave me alone and actually muted the group to avoid any further discussion."
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13 Things Millennials Wish Their Parents Had Done Differently

"I remember being told ‘That’s a grownup decision’ and ‘Give (random extended family member) a hug.’ I hated it.”
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I Don’t Want To Babysit My Grandchildren, Is This Wrong Of Me?

"Today I able to take a half day and this weekend I plan on doing nothing. This seems to be a problem."
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My Partner’s Kids Hate Me, Was I Wrong To Dump Him Because Of That?

"I feel that his daughters are forever trying to tear us apart, and that all they ever want is to have their father all to themselves."
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This Woman's Ex-Husband Asked Her To Be A Surrogate... For His New Girlfriend

"I have no idea why he would even ask me."
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My Siblings And I Have An Unusual Age Gap. Here's What It's Like.

Siblings — some with a huge age difference, others with a tiny one — tell all.
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The Average Age Of Grandparents Is Changing — And It Has Startling Implications

Demographic shifts may mean changing roles for grandparents within family networks.
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I Was Adopted At Age 25. Here’s How It Changed My Life.

"I’ve realised that family isn’t always something you’re born into."
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