Everyone has overheard something they shouldn’t have at some point in their lives, whether it be an awkward conversation between strangers, uncalled-for remarks blurted out by friends, or shocking revelations made by family members. Sometimes it can be funny, while other times it can be frightening or even emotionally scarring. These unfortunate eavesdroppers share the most messed-up thing they’ve overheard while just trying to mind their own business.
1. The Scar
My daughter was talking to a kid at the playground. She was showing him a scar she had on her leg from a bike wreck. He showed her a scar on his arm and his next words caught me totally off guard: “I got cut and had to get stitches. It’s why I can’t see my mom anymore”. He was maybe five.
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