Tragic Diagnosis Leads Millionaire to Uncover Dark Family Secret

Was He Infertile?

Richard’s initial reaction was one of sheer terror. Not only had he already lost a sister to CF, but his younger sister was severely ill with the disease, as well. The doctor then dropped the biggest bomb of all: 98% of male CF patients were infertile.

The Ugly Truth

Richard was stunned. It was impossible, he thought. Weren’t his children enough to prove the diagnosis wrong? Sadly, after seeing several medical professionals, Richard was certain that none of his three boys were actually his biological sons.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.