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Ieva Pečiulytė

86 Stories From People’s Childhood That They Didn’t Realize Were Really Messed Up

Kids are supposed to enjoy a carefree existence without the pressure to grow up too quickly. However, that can all change if the child goes through something traumatic and eye-opening at some point during their young, innocent life. 

This was a topic in a Reddit thread from years back, where people shared experiences from their childhood that they didn’t know were disturbing until they grew older. Some were about near abductions, while others were encounters that nearly cost them their lives. 

If you went through something similar, we’d like to hear your stories in the comments below.

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