We often think we know everything about our loved ones.

But sometimes, hidden chapters of their lives only come to light after they’re gone.Uncovering hidden secrets after they’ve passed can lead to profound revelations and questions about how these discoveries might have altered relationships and perceptions if known earlier. Here are three incredible stories where people uncovered astonishing secrets about their relatives only after they were gone. Did it change their lives in any way? Let’s find out. 1. I Found My Late Husband’s Secret Suitcase, the Contents inside Broke My Heart When I was 18, I made a decision that would affect the rest of my life: I married sweet, funny Daniel, whom my wealthy father disapproved of. “You marry that low-life, and you’ll get nothing from me, Margaret!” my father had screamed. “You’ll see what love really is when you have to live in a one-bedroom rat-hole with roaches crawling up the walls!” But I didn’t listen. I was sure I would never regret loving Daniel. Ever.At first, it was romantic to go home to that tiny apartment (there were no rats and roaches — there was no space). I found myself a job as a receptionist in a big hotel, and Daniel started working for the post office. “Job security, love,” Daniel had explained when I urged him to find a higher-paying job. “I have to know there’s going to be a pension to keep us when we are old!”