#family-secrets
#family-secrets

Mariska Hargitay Went 'Full Olivia Benson' When She Met Her Biological Father

Mariska Hargitay uncovers her biological father's identity in the documentary 'My Mom Jayne', revealing a complex family history.

fromNew York Post

Scottish woman discovers long-lost dad's secret life as New York mafia informant after DNA test

My mum was never forthcoming with any information about my father, she made it very clear that I was a bitter reminder of the man she loved and lost.

SF parents

fromSFGATE

Mystery still surrounds San Francisco socialites killed in Palm Springs home

The unsolved 1978 Palm Springs triple homicide case is being reexamined for new insights into a complex web of family secrets and motives.

People Are Sharing Wild Secrets Their Families Kept From Them As Children, And I'm Speechless

I was 24 in 1981 when I found out in the most shocking way that my dad was gay! I was married and was about to start my second year of teaching while my then-husband was in graduate school. I demanded that I take charge of the finances, and for the first time ever, had to go to my parents to borrow money.

NYC parents

SF LGBT

My Family Kept My Dad's Secret For Years. I Wasn't Prepared For What Telling The Truth Would Mean.

Family secrets can be burdensome, particularly those related to health and stigma.

The 1980s HIV/AIDS epidemic was marked by significant social stigma and misinformation.

Privacy technologies

People Are Sharing The Shockingly NSFW Things They Found On Others' Phones And Computers, And I'm Horrified

People have found shocking and disturbing NSFW content on family members' devices, revealing uncomfortable truths and secrets.

fromPsychology Today

How Does Your Therapist Handle Your Secrets?

Keeping secrets can affect individuals deeply, irrespective of their profession.

Ethical guidelines on psychotherapy secrets are complex and often not straightforward.

Family secrets can significantly impact relationships and personal identities.

Independent films

fromPolygon

The best horror movies of the year, ranked by scariness

2025's horror films explore family secrets and varying degrees of scariness, showcasing a mix of humor and tragedy.

Parenting

47 Shocking Family Secrets People Discovered That They Really, Really Weren't Supposed To Know

Family secrets can reveal deep, dark truths about individuals and relationships.

Many uncovered secrets involve serious themes like abuse, trauma, and mental health challenges.

33 Deep, Dark Family Secrets People Didn't Learn Until They Were Adults

"My grandmother recently died. She was famous in our town for her amazing cooking/catering - in particular, her turkey dinners. Notably, her gravy was absolutely amazing..."

Everyday cooking

Mental health