Heidi Dockery is a Maine artist & nature enthusiast with an affinity for libraries. She studies Criminal Justice with a special focus on psychology & sociology at the University of Maine. When not studying, painting, or re-reading the works of Terry Pratchett, she volunteers & enjoys various activities most would label nerdy.
UPDATE: see the end of this article for breaking news Six days into 2021 on January 6 radicalized Trump supporters including White supremacists, White nationalists and QAnon adherents attacked the United States Capitol complex in an attempt to stop the certification of the presidential election results. The crowd was told by President Donald Trump, Rudy […] More
Mental health care is important and unfortunately stigma is still present in our society. Seeking treatment is a big decision. However treatment and support can improve daily life for many. A Redditor who goes by aitaadhddiag turned to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback after seeking their own diagnosis. He asked: “AITA for […] More
The holiday season can bring out the best, and worst, in people. Sometimes that worst comes from family. For Redditor slappster1 this season’s gifts brought out some conflict so they turned to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for moral judgement. She asked: “AITA for giving away my grandparents’ gift intended for my fiancée?” […] More
Periods. They happen to about half the worlds population and are as natural as we are. There is no reason to shame people for normal bodily functions. Redditor throwRAperiodx found herself in a hurtful situation with her boyfriend every time she was on her period. Wondering if she was overreacting she turned to the subReddit […] More
Accidents sometimes cannot be avoided. They tend to be especially serious when a motorcycle or child is involved. One Redditor partyontheclouds found themselves in a sad situation which included both. They turned to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback on their role and culpability. They asked: “AITA for refusing to pay for […] More
The pandemic isolation has been hard on people. Thankfully however social media and video app technology made it easier than ever to stay connected. Some use these platforms to stay in touch with family and friends while others use it to get laughs by hopping on the pranking trend. But what if a prank went […] More
Housework and after dinner clean up aren’t typically at the top of anyone’s list of fun things to do. For most couples living in the modern era the housework is divided in a way that is agreed upon and both parties pull their own weight. Redditor doingthemdishes recently found herself in a frustrating situation with […] More
One’s daily eating habits, much like other things in life, are individual choice. Some are prefer a varied omnivore diet and others—for either health benefits or personal beliefs—choose not to take part in the meat and animal product industry. Whichever the case, it would typically be expected for the family to support or at least […] More
Traditions, especially familial and cultural, can be an important part of who we are. Many families have traditions that are preserved generation after generation. But what if that tradition prevented you from doing something that makes you happy? Prevented you from marrying the person you love? Redditor throwaway_93918 encountered such a situation when his fiancée […] More
Marriage is hard work. Part of the agreement is that you will love and stick by the person through difficulties, sickness, or any other of life’s curveballs. For Redditor 33315431168 things got rough when their fiancée had a life altering accident. The original poster or OP turned to the “Am I the A**hole” subReddit for […] More
It can be difficult navigating through parenthood. One of the important responsibilities is to make sure your children only have relationships with healthy, supportive, and safe adults. This extends to family. Redditor AITAgrandparent found herself in a difficult situation, so looking for some outside input she turned to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit […] More
Death is a difficult thing to anticipate but many do what they can to make plans ahead of time. Redditor aitastepmumdad faced pushback from their family over their late mother’s arrangements. The 24-year-old man turned to the “Am I the A**hole” subReddit for feedback on their decision, asking: “AITA for not letting my step mum […] More
