Genealogical research is inherently complex. Every individual carries a story shaped by countless variables: family dynamics, geography, culture, trauma, religion, economics, and time. Even under ideal circumstances, reconstructing a life requires patience, skepticism, and a willingness to sit with incomplete information. Researching individuals who lived into or beyond the early 2000s introduces an entirely new layer of complexity, particularly with the rise of social networ

Trigger Warning: Family Violence, Emotional Abuse, Physical Abuse, Mental Abuse, Incest, Childhood Abuse, Sexual Assault, Substance Use...