Mother Considers Revealing Dark Family Secret to Son

• A mother has a close relationship with her 30-year-old son, Caleb, who believes his parents are wonderful.
• Caleb was close to his grandmother, who recently died and whom he thought of as perfect.
• The mother is considering revealing that her own mother was a poor parent and that she suffered abuse at her hands.
• The mother is unsure if telling Caleb the truth will harm their relationship.
• The mother seeks advice on whether to keep the secret or reveal the truth to Caleb.