I Was Never My Dad’s Favorite. 25 Years Later, I Finally Learned The Heartbreaking Reason Why

As Lisa carefully turned the pages, something unsettling caught her eye. The photos revealed a stark difference in her father’s interactions with her and her brother. Her father’s eyes lit up with joy when he was with her brother, his body language relaxed and warm. With Lisa, however, his demeanor was different—his smiles were forced, his body language distant. The contrast was so striking that it felt like a slap, awakening long-buried suspicions and leaving her with a deep sense of unease.