Frank Geier (pronouns he/him) is a nerd and father of three who recently moved to Alabama. He is an avid roleplayer and storyteller occasionally masquerading as a rational human.
Having a child is a life-changing experience. Once that new life comes into the world it can shift our perspectives and change our perceptions on many things. While this process can be joyous, it can also be very difficult. Exacerbated by the loss of al loved one, it can be too much to bear. What […] More
The loss of a loved one can be one of the most difficult things to grieve and it can be tempting to look back fondly on that person. What happens though when that fond recollection starts poisoning the view you have of those still in your life? This was the issue facing Redditor and Original […] More
Everyone wants to feel celebrated. We all want to feel like we are appreciated but what happens when someone wants to be appreciated for something that they haven’t done yet? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) reneehoney987 when she came to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit to get opinions […] More
Understanding and Comprehension are often used interchangeably but these are vastly different concepts. Comprehension means to accept that an event occurred. The event happened and people were affected because of it. Understanding is when we connect the event to the emotions it created and have empathy for those touched by it. So, what happens when […] More
Trust is easily broken and difficult to repair. The worse the betrayal, the longer it can take to reforge those bonds. So, what happens people who did not experience the pain, decide that youv’e suffered with it for long enough? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) No-Basis7137 when she came to […] More
New parents face a lot of challenges. The whole nature of the game you’ve been playing up to this point has changed. The rules have all shifted so that you are no longer the focus of your life and this new entirely helpless being is totally dependant on you for everything. It can be a […] More
We all have those odd habits that developed over the course of our lives that we just aren’t going to get rid of. Unique food choices or interesting social habits are just part of the charm that make us such a varied species. However, what do you do when the habit isn’t just an odd […] More
Everyone makes mistakes is a phrase that we hear a lot – until the mistake is one we don’t approve of. What happens when someone else’s mistake offends you so deeply that you lash out at them regardless of whether that mistake affects you directly? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) […] More
Communication is vital. Not just for understanding, but for expressing. Especially if you communicate in a way that is different then the people around you, it is important that you be given the space to express yourself in whatever way you can. So, what happens when someone tells you that it’s not appropriate and that […] More
A party is only as good as the food being served. Of course, there is no bigger party for some then a wedding. It stands to reason, then, that the biggest party would have the biggest menu. Right? So what happens when a party, in this case a wedding, serves some lackluster food and a […] More
What happens when a prank goes too far and the prankster holds you responsible for it? That was the question facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) mappn3rd when they came to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for some outside opinions. She asked: “AITA for not wanting to pay for the damages after a […] More
Raising children can be difficult. Beyond the costs and time constraints, I have never met anyone who could push me emotionally the way my children do. They seem to instinctively know what to say and when for the best emotional payoff – especially when tensions are high. Of course, having control of oneself is paramount […] More
