Amelia Christnot is an Oglala Lakota, Kanien'kehá:ka and Metis Navy brat who settled in the wilds of Northern Maine. She considers herself another proud Maineiac. Her picture is from 1984 for purely Orwellian reasons.
There are some harsh realities in life. Most of the time parents try to shield their children from them. But when is it appropriate to tell children the truth? And who should get to judge? Parents who decided to tell the son the truth found themselves subject to harsh criticism, so they turned to the […] More
Neighbors helping neighbors is wonderful. Having someone close you can rely on gives you peace of mind. But what if your neighbor’s demands are too much? A couple are dealing with this issue after agreeing to do a favor for their neighbor. The neighbor wanted to compensate them $20 for a week. After a conflict […] More
Pets are proven to improve our lives. They can aid with blood pressure, depression and anxiety. But what if you’re living with another person and they aren’t quite as enamored? A man who found himself in conflict with his girlfriend over their cat turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. The […] More
Ah, yes, wedding planning. Now that many places are opening up after vaccination milestones have been reached, the idea of the big wedding is back with all of its joy and potential pitfalls. One possible point of contention is the guest list. Who should and shouldn’t be invited? Finding herself with a different opinion than […] More
For many parents, the idea of telling their child they are neurodivergent might seem like horrible news. But if that child has been struggling to fit in, that diagnosis can be the key to unlock the puzzle of their lives. Their behaviors or reactions labeled as strange suddenly make sense. And they’re no longer alone […] More
Being concerned about the health of others is commendable. But bullying people to try to force them to meet someone else’s expectations is rarely effective. A young woman who reached her limit with the body-shaming woman in her father’s life wondered if her reaction to the latest incident went too far. She turned to the […] More
Dealing with a parent struggling with addiction is difficult. But in the case of one 17-year-old girl, it could be life threatening. So she turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Redditor DrugsVsMeds asked: “AITA for asking my dad why he thinks his drugs are more important than mine?” The Original […] More
Becoming estranged from family can happen for a lot of different reasons. Once it has happened, is a person expected to still answers calls for help from their estranged relatives? A man grappling with this issue turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Redditor No_Juggernaut_9971 asked: “AITA for refusing to pay […] More
Supporting and protecting their children is something most parents want to do. So what’s a mother to do when they feel like their child is being targeted and bullied? What if the bully is soon going to be your family? A woman grappling with these questions turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit […] More
Good natured teasing is often part of a family dynamic. But how far is too far? A father who wondered if he stepped over the line with his adult daughter turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Redditor ThrowAwayWorkerWales asked: “AITA for teasing my daughter?” The Original Poster (OP) explained: “My […] More
Baby names, like weddings, seem to be mine fields filled with family conflicts and drama. One Redditor found herself navigating turmoil over her chosen name for her daughter. So she turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Redditor aitababycousonsam asked: “AITA For using my cousin’s deadname for my baby?” The Original […] More
Tattoos are a major commitment. As well as being expensive, they’re also virtually permanent. While removal or cover-ups are options, those aren’t inexpensive either. So before adding art to your body, people are encouraged to do some research. But what if you do your due diligence and still end up disappointed? A 20-year-old woman who […] More
