Every family has its quirks—odd traditions, weird habits, maybe an embarrassing story or two. But then there are families like this one, where the quirks turn into deep, unsettling secrets that redefine everything you thought you knew about them. Meet a 22-year-old woman about to have a baby, reconnecting with her brother after years of disconnect, only to uncover the kind of secret that separates awkward Thanksgiving dinners from full-blown family drama.

Imagine casually FaceTiming with your sibling, only to find out you have a half-sister your parents abandoned when she was 10 years old. Not only did they hide her existence for over a decade, but they also forced her into isolation during her childhood, packed up her things, and dumped them on the side of the road while calling her ungrateful. The real fun part though is that they named their next daughter after her. If that’s not emotional whiplash, I don’t know what is.

Hey, people! Naming a baby after your abandoned child isn’t sweet or sentimental—it’s straight-up bizarre.