Many of us put complete trust in our friends and family, but even those closest to us can deceive, lie, or play games. Today’s selection features some extremely moving true stories. After weathering the first shock of betrayal, these brave individuals rose above it all and decided to share their experiences with millions of people via the internet.

Story 1:

My daughter-in-law is proud of her carrot cake because it is her “specialty.” It always has a bitter taste, but my kid advises me not to say anything and to be polite. I froze the other day when I overheard him whispering to her, “Mom has begun to suspect that you are adding something to the cake.” “Can’t you make the taste less obvious?”

That day, I sneaked into their kitchen when no one was present. I opened the wooden cabinet and was horrified to discover a box of my depression medications next to a mill and pestle. I was diagnosed with depression six years ago, after my spouse passed away, and my doctor recommended those medications.

I took them for a time before stopping. My son insisted I take them, but I refused. So, I discovered that this is how they give me my medications, by mixing them into my slice with the extra buttercream she sprinkles on top. They’ve also been sneaking them into my other meals, albeit the flavor is less noticeable in savory items.

When I questioned my son, he said that he is doing it for my sake and wants me to feel better. Even while I’m grateful that he cares about my well-being, I can’t help but feel lied to.

Story 2:

Last year, I introduced a friend to our group, and we all became great friends. Now, kids spend practically all of their time with that friend and very little with me. They even make arrangements in front of me without asking me. It may be time to reassess my friend group.

Story 3:

My stepbrother took almost $30,000 from my parents before disappearing. I had defended him from my father the night before he broke into our parents’ safe.

Story 4:

I discovered that my wife of three months, whom I married to assist her obtain citizenship, was cheating on me with the best man from our wedding. After three years together, they are now separated and have a child. Meanwhile, I’m in a happy relationship with an excellent lady.

Story 5:

My girlfriend unexpectedly left me for my best friend. He lived with three other close friends who made no effort to support me at the time. So, every night I was free, I had to pick between wallowing alone or visiting my friend’s house and seeing them together.

Story 6:

My father passed away abruptly when I was 15, and my stepmother received the most of my money. It was held up in probate court for eight years.

Story 7:

I looked up to a man who was a friend, mentor, and father figure for me. He persuaded me to leave my job and come work for him, promising promotions and assistance in reaching my goals. He needed me on his squad, he explained.

I joined him, but we were like Jekyll and Hyde. He ridiculed me, talked about me behind my back, made me a scapegoat for his problems with the rest of the staff, and finally ruined my reputation and career.

It took four years of hard labor to restore my reputation. I still don’t know why that happened. It was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had.

Story 8:

I was seated with two pals in middle school when they got into a fight. The dispute heated up, and one of them, mere feet away from me, yelled that he didn’t like me and had only stayed to appear popular.

Story 9:

Last year, I told a friend that I was in a relationship with a man (I’m a guy) and was discovering a new side to myself. A few weeks ago, I discovered that she had shared this information with all of our mutual friends. Every single one.

Story 10:

After a year and a half of dating, my girlfriend chose to end our relationship via Line, a prominent mobile instant messaging app in Asia. She couldn’t even confront me in person.

Story 11:

My father had promised for years to help me pay for college. He also set up a payment plan with the college six months before I left for school. I never got a penny from him.

Story 12:

My ex-boyfriend and (former) best friend began dating behind my back while we were still together. I had been with my partner for 3 ½ years, but I had known him for the majority of my life. He was a buddy I trusted totally. It took me a long time to overcome it.

Story 13:

I was great friends with a girl named Erin. After five years of friendship, she stopped communicating to me while I was down. I was the only one who supported her during her despair and her parents’ divorce.

Story 14:

My good friend and I signed a 10-month lease for an apartment. Two weeks later, she chose to leave and live with someone else, giving me no advance notice. She just called to tell me she was going, even though I hadn’t moved in yet.

To finance the rent, I needed to locate a new roommate soon. If she had been a stranger, it might not have mattered as much, but we had been friends for years, and her complete lack of sorrow made me feel completely useless.