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Of course many families have secrets. I suppose it was easier to keep them in the old days. Dad was trying to help everyone, he must have been a wonderful man.
posted by
C_C_T
on July 2, 2020 at 11:12 AM
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He sounds like my sister.
posted by
Annicita
on July 1, 2020 at 1:42 PM
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I am thinking that Dad knew it would kill his mother to know and she would still blame herself anyway. it was sad for your dad as well and thank you for sharing this story. Yes, every family has secrets, some worse than others. Durell seems not to have been born with a conscience.
posted by
Kabu
on July 1, 2020 at 12:06 PM
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Sad but like you said.. that's life, treats people differently....and sometimes it's best for some to not know the truth.
posted by
shamasehar
on July 1, 2020 at 10:27 AM
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I think every family has such members, such stories. Some are wise enough to do as your family did, for love of someone who would only be devastated by the truth. Yet, it is a good thing that the truth is known.
posted by
Ciel
on July 1, 2020 at 7:44 AM
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It happens to many families; secrets that are better off buried.
It is sad that your dad and other family members felt that they had to live with the threat of Durell going to your grandmother if they didn't succumb to his needs.
posted by
Sherri_G
on July 1, 2020 at 7:20 AM
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posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on July 1, 2020 at 5:57 AM
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That's life for you.
posted by
TAPS.
on July 1, 2020 at 5:44 AM
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Such a sad outcome.....
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on July 1, 2020 at 5:18 AM
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I think the only satisfaction in this sad story is that at least you
know. I see why your dad wanted to protect his mother from that. He was a good guy. Be safe.
posted by
Pat_B
on July 1, 2020 at 4:07 AM
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TAPS - I loved your telling of this tale.
It’s sad that he ended up on the wrong side of society. How nice that your dad confided in you. Yes, Durell would be easy to find these days perhaps. Have you Googled his name? Sometimes it is a good thing to not let everyone know your business. Thank you for giving us a great story. Are there more coming? 
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 30, 2020 at 8:06 PM
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