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Story 6: A Silent Mourning
When I was 12, I heard my grandparents talk about a "first boy." Later, I realized that my parents had lost a child before I was born.
They gave him a name and planted a tree in his memory. Every year, I go to that tree. It's my way of paying tribute to this brother I never knew.
Story 7: A Hidden Divorce
I learned at 23 that my parents had been divorced for ten years. Yet they manage together as if nothing had happened.
They explained that they had wanted to provide stability for my younger sister, who was having health problems. Their relationship had changed, but their friendship remained strong. It was surprising, but ultimately beautiful.
Story 8: College Money
In high school, my parents told me they were saving for college. By the time I was in my senior year, they told me the money was gone.
My aunt later revealed to me that my father had used it to treat my mother, who had a serious health problem. They didn't say anything so that I could stay focused on my studies. She recovered. I worked during my studies, without hard feelings. They put life before money.
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