Mickey O’Brien’s life was filled with a sense of not quite fitting in with her family, particularly her father. This feeling had been a persistent presence throughout her life, although she had never shared it with anyone. She grew up with an unspoken question that she couldn’t ignore any longer. Why did she feel that her father wasn’t her biological parent? It wasn’t just a hunch; it was a persistent feeling that her personality, interests, and looks didn’t quite match those of her family members.
Mickey was a substitute teacher from Missouri, leading a relatively normal life. She had always been a daddy’s girl, sharing a special bond with her father. Yet, as she looked at her family portrait, she couldn’t ignore the fact that she didn’t seem to resemble her father or share his characteristics.Read the full story here ▶
