Family member born out of wedlock or from incestuous relationship

Household culture of secrecy, "Don’t talk about it"

Parent with secrets about their sexual identity

Parental cut-off from their own background or cultural roots

Personal stigma due to confusing birth circumstances (non-marital, unclear or secretive parentage etc).

Secrecy around family identity, adoption, paternity, etc.

##  Patterns You Might Recognize
*If these fit, secrecy may have defined your family culture:*
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>  **Truth phobia**: Fear uncovering hidden realities
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>  **Detective mentality**: Constantly piece together clues
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>  **Duality**: Maintain starkly different public/private selves

Tools & Learning

4 Relationship Patterns From Growing Up with Family Secrets, Skeletons In The Closet

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Sex as a Movie 🎬

The Chameleon 🦎

The Politician 📺

The Secrets Keeper 🤐