10 People Who Discovered a Family Mystery That Rocked Their World

Family & kids
year ago

Every family likely harbors its own secrets, some guarded for decades, or even centuries. Eventually, most secrets come to light, and the revelations can be so astonishing that they divide a person’s life into distinct ’before’ and ’after’ chapters. Below, 10 people share shocking discoveries from their family histories, perhaps prompting you to seek out hidden truths within your own.

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Yvette Vermaak
7 months ago

Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), also known as familial spastic paraparesis, refers to a group of inherited disorders that involves weakness and spasticity, which is stiffness of the legs. These symptoms get worse over time. Early in the disease, there may be mild trouble walking and stiffness.

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Shari Haskins
year ago

I would be very upset with them. If you don't mind can you tell us what the disease is?

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Another woman recalls a story from when she was 5. One Christmas, Santa Claus has left a Nintendo on their front porch. It was wrapped in newspaper, and her parents had no idea who gifted it to them. Her dad, particularly, tried to figure it out, and was suspicious that it had been a family friend. Years later, her father passed away, and her mother finally admitted to knowing where that gift came from. Find her story here.

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