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My Father’s Other Son

My Father’s Other Son

by Rebecca Copeland | Aug 17, 2022 | Family

When I was born my father’s colleagues sent him condolences. I was the fourth daughter. The year was 1956, long before parents knew about “gender reveals.” Mine had prepared for a son. Of course they’d have a son. How could they have another daughter? But I was...

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