“Today, she thinks there must not have been a baby, but has no idea why they’d hire her otherwise...”

Warning: This post discusses child abuse and substance use.

Note: This post contains mentions of child abuse, kidnapping, drug use, and anti-LGBTQ language.

"Once the parents finally came home from their date night, I got my money and tried to leave. As I was leaving, one of the parents called my name and asked (with a very unnatural smile), 'There were no issues between the kids and you, right?'

When I said, 'No, not at all,' the parent slammed the door on me.

After that, I stopped babysitting. This was probably one of the creepiest moments I've ever experienced."

"I still have so many unanswered questions, though."

"For reference, she had two toddler twins and a boy entering junior high. Pretty certain her oldest kid knew what was going on."

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