Members of the BuzzFeed Community anonymously shared their secrets kept from parents, highlighting the complexities of familial relationships. Some confessions revealed personal choices such as involvement in adult content creation and hidden tattoos, while others delved into darker family histories, including secrets surrounding sexual orientation and paternity. Despite the connections and trust many feel towards their parents, the fear of conflict or emotional distress drives individuals to maintain these hidden aspects of their lives. These revelations reflect the nuanced dynamics between children and parents and the desire for independence in various contexts.
That the reason I have so many followers on Instagram is because of the adult content I post. I identify as a cisgender gay man, and I do porn/OnlyFans content creation. I have received free products from brands and recently flew to Las Vegas, but told my parents it was for 'modeling.' I am not ashamed of what I do and have a really great relationship with my parents, but they don't need to know about my private activities. -Anonymous
That I know my dad is secretly bisexual and had a decades-long affair with his male best friend until that guy died when I was 15.
I have two tattoos! Unless they find out because I accidentally reveal them (they are on places on my body that are hidden by clothing unless I'm wearing a bathing suit or something, and even then, I try to dress conservatively around them), I don't plan on telling them. They are definitely against tattoos, but they never gave any clear reasons why, and I'm old enough to decide for myself what I want for my body. I just don't want to fight with them about it. -Anonymous
I found out through DNA testing that my first cousin was actually my uncle. His kids were my first cousins. I couldn't understand how that happened. Long story short: My 'aunt H' was my mom's eldest sister. Aunt H had married 'Joe Blo' in the '50s when my mom was a kid. It turned out aunt H had had an affair when she was 18 with Joe Blo while he was married to his first wife. Aunt H got pregnant with my mom. When aunt H had my mom, she gave her to her own mother, who I grew up calling grandma, to raise. Everybody involved, except for my mom, is dead. My mom is 72 and has COPD and heart failure, and while she's doing better now, I am never telling her about this.
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