The Worst Kept Secret

The early 1960s were a different time. In a small Texas town, unexpected pregnancy could bring shame to an entire family. Young women were often sent away in secret to maternity homes hundreds of miles away. They were expected to give birth, leave their babies behind, and return home as if nothing had ever happened.
Sixteen-year-old Cathie never imagined her first love would lead to that fate.
After falling for the handsome new boy in town, she finds herself caught between young love and a society determined to hide girls like her. Sent away to an unwed mother’s home, Cathie is forced to make an unimaginable sacrifice that will shape the rest of her life.
Based on true events, The Worst Kept Secret is a powerful story of first love, heartbreak, resilience, and a mother's enduring love for the son she never forgot. It is also a glimpse into a forgotten chapter of American history, when thousands of young women were told to keep their babies, their heartbreak, and their stories a secret.
For decades, Cathie remained silent. Now, her story is finally being told.