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I grew up in a foster home and, honestly, always felt a bit like a square peg in a round hole. Couldn’t wait to bounce o...
27/11/2024

I grew up in a foster home and, honestly, always felt a bit like a square peg in a round hole. Couldn’t wait to bounce out of there and chase my dream of being an artist. Fast forward 16 years, and I’m doing okay, but then, out of nowhere, I got hit by this massive wave of homesickness. Weird, right?

So, I decided to go back to my old foster home for a visit. And here’s where it got wild – as soon as I walked in, I saw this girl who was practically my mirror image. Spoiler alert: this wasn’t just a crazy coincidence.

My story is in the comments. 👇,

69 YEAR OLD FATHER OF 3 SONS DISCOVERS THAT HE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO HAVE KIDS ALL HIS LIFE & DECIDES TO TAKE DNA TEST""Hel...
27/11/2024

69 YEAR OLD FATHER OF 3 SONS DISCOVERS THAT HE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO HAVE KIDS ALL HIS LIFE & DECIDES TO TAKE DNA TEST

""Hello Mr. Adams, one question. How is it that you managed to father three boys even though you have been infertile since birth?""

The question sounded offensive to John Adams, a 69-year-old man who had been getting treated for mild flu at the hospital. But he was also a patient man — he has to be; after all, he was raising three teenage boys all by himself.

""What do you mean doctor?"" he asked, even as his mind raced to piece together what the doctor was implying.

""Well, we discovered that you have cystic fibrosis. It is a disease which prevents men who have it from having kids. From the test results, it is clear that you have had this disease since birth which means there is no way you could have fathered those boys.""

John had had enough. ""I don't know what rubbish you think your license gives you the authority to spout, but I advise you to watch what you say or you could get punched. Those kids are mine!"" he exclaimed.

Later that day, he sat in his living room watching his adult sons play a video game. They all looked alike, but neither of them had any resemblance to him.

“It can't be true!"" he thought even as logic fought to trump emotion.

He needed them to sleep early after the family dinner because he had decided to run DNA tests and was planning to pluck their hair.

The DNA test results came on his 70th birthday.

The story continues in the comments. 👇

Alan, a 41-year-old family man, was down on his luck. Frustrated by his boss denying his raise and hearing from his wife...
27/11/2024

Alan, a 41-year-old family man, was down on his luck. Frustrated by his boss denying his raise and hearing from his wife that they were out of groceries, his spirits sank.

Sitting on his porch, sipping coffee, he noticed the pine trees outside. ""I can sell these logs to buy groceries and gas,"" he thought, grabbing an ax.

As Alan chopped down the trees, a crumpled paper fell out of one. ""What's this?"" he wondered, dropping his ax. The message read: ""This treasure is cursed. Please get rid of it.""

""Treasure? Where?!"" Excited and puzzled, he pocketed the letter and peeked into the hollow tree. Inside lay an ancient chained chest, untouched for centuries.

""Finally! Let's see what's inside,"" he said, breaking the lock with his ax. The chest creaked open, revealing sparkling gold, jewels, and stacks of dollars.

""Oh my…Jesus Christ!"" Alan exclaimed. ""I've never seen so much gold and money! I'm rich! I don't have to work anymore!""

Thrilled by the treasure, he was unsettled by the warning. Now he had to make a choice, ignore the warning and finally get out of poverty or get rid of the chest and forget about it... Full story in comments!⬇️"

"David dried his tears. He needed that money for his mom's funeral, so he had to be brave. Once he cleared his eyes, Dav...
27/11/2024

"David dried his tears. He needed that money for his mom's funeral, so he had to be brave. Once he cleared his eyes, David saw someone strange. A man was looking at him from the other side of the street. His stare was unnerving.

It was clear that the man was homeless. The scariest thought crossed David's mind. What if he wants to steal my money? No! My mom needs it!

David raised his head: this man crossed the street and walked directly toward him.

The boy's blood went cold, but he had to think fast. That's when he stood and raced out of there. He could hear the heavy footsteps of the man running after him, and the man yelled, ""Wait boy, I want to talk to you!""

""No! Go away! This is my mother's money! She just died, and I need to pay for the funeral..."" David stopped and screamed.

The homeless man stopped opposite David. Tears froze in his eyes.

""Oh my God, is she dead?""

The full story is in the comments."

Are you having an affair? AT OUR AGE?” she exclaimed in outrage, placing her hands on her waist. ""For the past month, y...
27/11/2024

Are you having an affair? AT OUR AGE?” she exclaimed in outrage, placing her hands on her waist. ""For the past month, you've stopped making any romantic gestures!""

“For God’s sake, Erin. It’s been decades since we got married! Are you crazy?” Mike asked.

“I JUST DON’T UNDERSTAND! DON’T YOU LOVE ME ANYMORE?” Erin yelled.

“56 years, Erin! For 56 years, I was THE ONLY ONE expressing any kind of romance. But you know what? NOW I'M DONE!""

""Oh, is that what you think, Mike? I got it. So, maybe it would be better for us to divorce?""

""Are you serious now? If you really could even THINK ABOUT IT, then fine, I'm in! Let's do it!""

A few months later, their divorce was finalized.

That day, Mike was at his son Henry’s house when the landline rang. Son answered. Suddenly he exclaimed, “WHAT?! OH GOD, POOR MOM!”

Here’s the full story."

I became a single mom of 3. It wasn't easy, but I did it somehow.That day, I was walking with my kids in the park. I cou...
27/11/2024

I became a single mom of 3. It wasn't easy, but I did it somehow.

That day, I was walking with my kids in the park. I couldn't shake the feeling that someone was watching us. Turning around, I saw a young woman nearby with twin babies. Her eyes were red from crying. I couldn't just walk past.

""Miss, are you alright?"" I asked.

""Huh? Oh, thanks. Sorry, the past few days have been... tough,"" she said, looking away. She now mostly watched a gathering of people nearby. It seemed like it was a wedding. ""By the way, you have lovely kids!""

""Oh, thank you! Your boys are adorable too! It must be tiring with them, right?""

""You don't say. Could you help me?"" her eyes sparkled weirdly. ""Could you look after my kids for just 10 minutes? I have to find my... friend.""

""Oh, no problem!"" I agreed.

She didn't come back in 10 minutes. Not in an hour either. She was nowhere to be seen in the park—she had just vanished. I looked at the cute twin babies. One of them grabbed my finger and squeezed it tightly, smiling. I sat on the bench, crying, not believing that someone could leave these kids forever.

If only I had known that we would meet again...

Here is my story.... Full story in comments!⬇️"

"Who is that man? I see him every day,"" Amanda asked the old bartender, Jack, pointing at the old man outside at the fa...
27/11/2024

"Who is that man? I see him every day,"" Amanda asked the old bartender, Jack, pointing at the old man outside at the far table. Jack replied with a sad sigh.

""Ralph? Oh, dear, that's a very sad story. I've been working here for over 20 years, and every day, Ralph sits at that table, waiting for someone very important. Go over to him, he'll tell you himself,"" Jack said, polishing a glass. Amanda gathered her courage and sat down next to Ralph. The old man looked up at her in surprise.

""I'm sorry, sir. I've noticed you come here every day as if you're waiting for someone. I just started working here, and I wanted to know your story,"" she said politely.

Ralph smiled. ""I am waiting for the love of my life, Natalie Stephens,"" he replied calmly, and the waitress' face turned pale in shock.

""Natalie Stephens? Oh God. Are you sure?! I KNOW HER!"" she exclaimed.

The full story is in the comments."

An ear-splitting wail echoed through the house as I entered. I had never realized a baby could cry like that!"Oh, honey,...
27/11/2024

An ear-splitting wail echoed through the house as I entered. I had never realized a baby could cry like that!

"Oh, honey," I said to my wife, Abby, who was sitting in the kitchen with her head in her hands. "How long has Logan been crying?"

Abby looked up at me. Her face crumpled, and her lower lip wobbled. Breathless sobs shook her body.

"All day," she wept. "He's been crying all day, and I've tried everything! His diaper is clean, he's eaten, I've bathed him and burped him... I don't know what to do anymore!"

I held Abby tightly and tried to soothe her, but I was keenly aware of Logan's continued wails from the nursery.

"Come," I offered Abby my hand. "We'll go together and see if we can't figure out what the little guy wants." Abby nodded and let me lead her to the nursery...

"Hey, Logan," I called as I approached the crib. The solid wooden end hid the baby from view. "It sounds like you and Mama have been having a really bad day, little man. Maybe Daddy can figure out a way to help you both, huh?"

I put my hands over my eyes as I took the final step toward the crib.

"Where's my little nugget?" I asked cheerfully. I flipped my hands open in classic peek-a-boo style and cried, "There he is!"

But all I was met with was a shocking discovery.
What I found in the comments."

"Well…" Amanda said and swallowed nervously. "I have an announcement. I'm pregnant!"There was extreme silence at the tab...
27/11/2024

"Well…" Amanda said and swallowed nervously. "I have an announcement. I'm pregnant!"
There was extreme silence at the table, which seemed to span for hours, but it was only a few seconds. Amanda had been sure that a baby was everything this family needed to accept her finally, but she had no idea what Chris had just discovered.
The first person to break the silence was Mrs. Castillo. "He's infertile!" she yelled, seething. Her eyes were almost red from anger.
Chris was frozen in complete shock. They had been intimate for a while without protection, hoping for this. But his mom just produced his medical results proving that he couldn't father anyone.
"YOU CHEATED ON MY SON AND GOT PREGNANT? NOW YOU WANT TO BABY-TRAP HIM?"
"Baby trap him? Mrs. Castillo, Chris and I have been trying for months. That's impossible!" Amanda shook her head rapidly, not knowing what to do.👇

AFTER DAD REMARRIED, MY STEPSIBLINGS MADE MY LIFE HELL AND TOOK EVERYTHING I HAD – I WAS FED UP AND GOT MY REVENGE.I'm 1...
26/11/2024

AFTER DAD REMARRIED, MY STEPSIBLINGS MADE MY LIFE HELL AND TOOK EVERYTHING I HAD – I WAS FED UP AND GOT MY REVENGE.
I'm 15. My dad married my stepmom two months ago, and it's been hell since they moved in with us.
We have a three-bedroom house. Before, my dad and I each had our rooms with bathrooms, and the smaller room was my dad's study. Now, Penny, my stepsister who's 16, took my room, and I'm stuck sharing the small room with Peter (11) and William (10). All my books, telescope, and stuff are packed in the basement because there's no space.
Penny, Peter, and William have zero respect for boundaries and treat me poorly. They took a watch my mom gave me before she died of cancer and lost it. I found it weeks later in the basement with the glass broken. They also broke my Xbox.
Before they moved in, I got a $100 allowance. Now, Penny gets $75, I get $35, and Peter and William each get $30.
I told my dad about all this last week, and he said family is about sacrifices, and I have to make mine. Haven't I made enough sacrifices already? I feel like I'm the only one sacrificing. I was excited for them to move in, but now I feel like an outsider in my own home. I had enough and decided to teach my stepsiblings a lesson. The next morning, I ⬇️

I WAS SURE MY WIFE WOULD FILE FOR DIVORCE AFTER I CAME BACK FROM MY BROTHER'S BACHELOR PARTY — INSTEAD, I FOUND A ROSE O...
26/11/2024

I WAS SURE MY WIFE WOULD FILE FOR DIVORCE AFTER I CAME BACK FROM MY BROTHER'S BACHELOR PARTY — INSTEAD, I FOUND A ROSE ON THE BEDSIDE TABLE.
My wife, Allison, and I have been together for 25 years. Lately, she started saying that I don't spend much time with her and don't love her anymore.
It's been hard for me as I've been working a lot at my new job, and then I come home and hear this.
Yesterday, I was at my brother's bachelor party and was sure that Allison would argue with me afterward or maybe file for divorce.
But to my SHOCK, I woke up and found a rose, a glass of water, two Advils, and a note from her on my bedside table:
"Hi honey, the pills are for your headache. When you're ready, come down to the kitchen and I'll fix your favorite breakfast. Love you!"
WHY is she SO kind?! What is going on?
I went down to the kitchen and found Allison happily dancing around in her apron. She danced up to me and gave me a loving kiss.
I found my son there too and quietly asked him:
Me: "Hey, do you know what's up with mom?"
Him: "Don't you remember that you.... Full story in comments!⬇️

MY HUSBAND GOT ANOTHER WOMAN PREGNANT WHILE I WAS ON A BUSINESS TRIP - MY REVENGE MADE HIM SOB.Last year, while I was aw...
26/11/2024

MY HUSBAND GOT ANOTHER WOMAN PREGNANT WHILE I WAS ON A BUSINESS TRIP - MY REVENGE MADE HIM SOB.
Last year, while I was away on a business trip, my husband Jacob of 8 years cheated on me with his colleague, Jessie. Although our 3-year-old son was seriously ill at the time, it didn't stop him.
Not long after, Jessie reached out to tell me that Jacob got her pregnant. I was shattered. Jacob packed his things and left without even saying goodbye to our son. His last words were, "I don’t regret anything. I'm fed up with you and this little burden." I was devastated. How could he treat us like this? And why?
I decided he needed to learn his lesson once and for all. I came up with a plan so perfect it left him crying and begging for mercy. I waited a few months for things to calm down, then invited him over to discuss how things ended between us and what to do with parental rights. He left my home beaming, thinking we had a great conversation and that he’d get away with alimonies. But what I did next THREW HIM INTO A SWEAT because I...The full story is in the comments⬇

MY LITTLE SON CRIES EVERY TIME HE SEES THIS PHOTO — WHEN HE CONFESSED WHY, I CALLED THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY.That day, we ...
26/11/2024

MY LITTLE SON CRIES EVERY TIME HE SEES THIS PHOTO — WHEN HE CONFESSED WHY, I CALLED THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY.
That day, we were just looking at old photos when I called out to my son, "Look, these are your grandparents." But no one expected his reaction — he started crying and just ran away.
It was a rather simple picture of his young grandparents enjoying dinner. But this photo was Adam's nightmare, and I couldn't understand why.
He refused to speak, so my only hope was my husband. He sat down next to Adam and, handing him a book, said, "How about you use the words and letters in here to tell Daddy what you're scared of?"
It worked. Adam began picking out letters with interest, page by page, building a word. First, he stopped on the third page and pointed to the letter "I."
"Good job, champ! Keep going!" my husband encouraged, and Adam turned to the last word he wanted to tell us...The full story is in the comments⬇

I STARTED GETTING THREATENING NOTES AT THE DOOR OF MY NEW APARTMENT — WHEN I SAW WHO WAS LEAVING THEM, I WENT PALE.I rec...
26/11/2024

I STARTED GETTING THREATENING NOTES AT THE DOOR OF MY NEW APARTMENT — WHEN I SAW WHO WAS LEAVING THEM, I WENT PALE.
I recently moved into my dream apartment, and it was perfect — everything I wanted. Then, out of nowhere, I started getting these creepy notes on my door saying things like, "Move out or you'll regret it." At first, I thought it was just a dumb prank, but the notes kept coming and got worse.
To make things even more terrifying, I started finding dead pigeons on my balcony. Twice in one week! I was officially freaked out and had no idea who was behind this.
So, I set up hidden cameras around my place, hoping to catch the culprit. After a week of no sleep and non-stop anxiety, I finally saw a figure approaching my door. My heart was racing as I leaned in to see who it was.
When the figure turned slightly, I felt the blood drain from my face. It was someone I never in my life expected — MY OWN....The full story is in the comments⬇

MY MARRIAGE ENDED AFTER MY HUSBAND AND I ATTENDED OUR FIRST GRADUATION PARTY IN 10 YEARS.Wow, I still can't believe this...
26/11/2024

MY MARRIAGE ENDED AFTER MY HUSBAND AND I ATTENDED OUR FIRST GRADUATION PARTY IN 10 YEARS.
Wow, I still can't believe this happened. For 10 long years, my husband and I had a normal marriage. Everyone at school knew we were meant to be together and were jealous of our relationship.
But we recently went to our first high school reunion together. And now, I'm torn between wishing we'd never gone and remained in blissful ignorance or being glad I found out the truth about my husband and his family.
So here's the kicker: at that reunion, an old classmate dropped a bombshell on me. She told me that all these years my husband and his parents have been...The full story is in the comments⬇

"UHG! YOU CAN’T BE SERIOUS!" Louis grumbled as he noticed a mom of three nearby."Sir," the stewardess said. ""These seat...
26/11/2024

"UHG! YOU CAN’T BE SERIOUS!" Louis grumbled as he noticed a mom of three nearby.
"Sir," the stewardess said. ""These seats have been assigned to this lady and her kids."
Louis got even more annoyed as he was forced to sit next to a woman who wore the cheapest clothes on the flight. When she asked him about his work, he started laughing:
"A poor woman like you would never understand it! I saw your tickets and everything. You don't look like someone who deserves to be here! "
He was going to say more, but suddenly, the captain's voice stopped him.
The full story is in the comments.

I'M A SINGLE DAD OF TWO GIRLS – WOKE UP TO PREPARE BREAKFAST FOR MY DAUGHTERS & FOUND IT ALREADY COOKEDI'm a single dad ...
26/11/2024

I'M A SINGLE DAD OF TWO GIRLS – WOKE UP TO PREPARE BREAKFAST FOR MY DAUGHTERS & FOUND IT ALREADY COOKED
I'm a single dad to two little girls, 4 and 5 years old. My wife left us to travel the world. Being a single dad is tough because, besides working, I have to cook, take them to daycare, and take care of them at home. They mean the world to me, but I'm often wiped out.
Recently, I woke up as usual, got my daughters dressed, and went to the kitchen to pour milk over their oatmeal. Imagine my surprise when I saw three plates of freshly made pancakes with jam and fruit waiting for us on the table. Worried, I checked the house for any uninvited guests and called my relatives to see if they had stopped by.
To my astonishment, I found no one at home, and all my relatives said they hadn't come over that morning. Puzzled, I hurried off to work. I tasted the pancakes before giving them to the kids, and they were fine. We had breakfast, and I took them to daycare.
When I returned home in the evening, I was amazed to find that the lawn had been mowed. I hadn't had time to mow it because of work. My curiosity was overwhelming, and I decided to find out who this benefactor was.
The next morning, I got up earlier and hid in the kitchen. Imagine my shock when I saw, at 6 a.m., a...The full story is in the comments⬇️

MY FATHER-IN-LAW GAVE ME A PILLOW AS A GIFT – I WAS SHOCKED WHEN I LEARNED HIS TRUE INTENTIONS.My father-in-law gifted m...
26/11/2024

MY FATHER-IN-LAW GAVE ME A PILLOW AS A GIFT – I WAS SHOCKED WHEN I LEARNED HIS TRUE INTENTIONS.
My father-in-law gifted me a beautifully embroidered pillow for our anniversary. It was a thoughtful gesture, and I was touched by his kindness. The pillow was soft, adorned with intricate patterns, and matched our living room decor perfectly.
While I was arranging it on the couch, my husband walked in. When I told him that the pillow was a gift from his dad, he immediately froze. Without a word, he rushed over, grabbed the pillow, put it to his ear for a moment, and then threw it out the back door!
I was completely stunned and shouted, "WHAT ON EARTH ARE YOU DOING?!"
"Sweetheart, you CAN'T keep this pillow! My dad...The full story is in the comments⬇️

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