So father and I were looking through old photographs the other day when I spotted one of a man named Mike when he was younger, a man of whom my father had much relations with and who ended up helping to raise my father, eventually passing away in our house. Upon stating offhand that my father more resembled Mike then my biological grandfather, my father stated that to be honest, he was unsure which man was really his dad.
Apparently, my grandparents had a straining relationship, and although their first two children were theirs, it was never confirmed whether or not grandfather was actually the biological parent. Knowledgeable on my grandmothers ways, but still in love with her, grandpa remained silent. From what I have heard, they regained their affection for one another after the death of one son and close to their passing.
I asked my father why he was unaware, and if he had ever asked. His statement was:
"A lot of people never have one father to love them as they grow. I was lucky enough to have two. I'm happy with the assumption that either one could be my father."
So just curious fellow Escapists, if you were aware, or are even in a close situation, would you be curious about who your father actually was? Or are you/would you be happy in the situation you were given?
Edit: I would like for everyone to know these posts where people are stating that family doesn't mean blood relation makes my heart all warm and fuzzy~