As a young boy, comedian Greg Fleet was faced with the sudden loss of his father. But when the reality of the situation finally hit home, he was left to confront more than a memory.
Sometimes it takes the actions of others in our family to reveal what we are truly like ourselves. In this episode, hear how Tom's son Alex showed a sense of bravery and sacrifice that was clearly a family trait.
When documentary film-maker Kirsten Johnson discovered her Dad was afflicted with the same disease as her late Mother, she found the best way to treat her grief was with a strong dose of dark humour.
Where there's smoke, there's fire right? Not in the Walchuck family, where a parent's prejudice turned sibling rivalry into a battle between good and evil.
Rain on your wedding day can be seen as a sign of good fortune or a prescient nod to the gloomy days ahead. But there's only one way to read the disturbing signals on Judy's big day.
Lorraine’s identity had been shrouded in secrecy and shame for almost 40 years before she took the brave step to discover her roots. But the final revelation came with unexpected twist.
Naomi's childhood was filled with an ever-changing cast of soap-opera-worthy characters. But by the time she turned 18, she knew the storyline had run its course.
A childhood marred by a series of family tragedies failed to diminish Diane’s spirit. And an unexpected sequence of events as an adult would lead to a delightful epilogue to an unconventional life.
Back in 1996, Grant's father took his mum to an out-of-the-way bar for a difficult conversation. It was to be the first - and last - time any member of the family would discuss it for decades.
You’re stranded in the middle of nowhere in your supercharged Euro-wagon with two small children, a flat tyre, no spare and no phone reception. Before you judge this desperate dad ask yourself, ‘what would myfckdupfamily do?’
Joy, Part 1 - Breaking Away.How did a young woman raised in an extremist religious sect ever find the motivation and strength to break free? And what must she sacrifice for her sins?
You can choose your friends - but you can't choose your relatives' friends! It's a fact Cath and her siblings discovered when their widowed mother introduced a new man into the family.
Bleach blond hair, autocratic aunts and a mother who claimed to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. This was Ben's childhood growing up inside a notorious religious cult. But when the policed raided The Family's compound in August 1987, the t
Michael Corleone once said "keep your friends close but your enemies closer". As for your family members? Listen to Amber's story for some sound advice.
Tracey's newborn baby had a peculiar little birthmark. But the family secret it revealed went way beyond skin-deep. Who knew? Why didn't they tell? And what will she do next?