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Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

Two Bad Dads

Sep 5, 2023
A caller shares their experience of discovering their stepfather's secret lives and how he spent their college savings. They also discuss reconnecting with their biological father and meeting their half-sister. The podcast covers topics like family betrayal, subscriptions, forgiveness, and the possibility of good from evil.
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Quick takeaways

  • Growing up with two manipulative and problematic father figures caused the caller to develop trust issues with men.
  • Connecting with her half-sister taught the caller the importance of forming meaningful relationships outside of traditional family structures.

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A Complex Family History

The caller explains her upbringing with her mother and stepfather, who provided for her but struggled with alcoholism. She also reveals the discovery that her biological father had been living multiple secret lives, which had a deep impact on her and her mother. The caller reflects on the challenges of having two father figures who were both manipulative and problematic, causing her to develop trust issues with men. However, she also acknowledges that these experiences have given her a unique perspective and appreciation for alternative forms of family and support systems.

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