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.
You don’t mess with people’s food. This social rule is well known. It is also an unspoken agreement when eating someone’s cooking that you trust them to have been honest about what is in it. Redditor aita412 turned to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for judgement on their long lasting reaction to a relative […] More
Addiction and recovery are difficult. The best way to support those in recovery is to validate and encourage your loved one. But this isn’t always what happens. Redditor behxveufbbheysbdt turned to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for some objective thoughts on the situation he found himself in with his family. He asked: ”AITA […] More
Pop culture and movies have made a joke out of food workers “paying back” problem customers by tampering with their food for either comedic or gross out effects. Back in the real world we are still in the middle of a pandemic with a rising death toll and millions effected by this contagious sickness. After […] More
Often times a person’s willingness to participate in household maintenance reflects other belief systems. Redditor txgrl308 turned to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for judgement on their own home based conflict. She asked: “AITA for refusing to do my husband’s laundry when I’m a SAHM?” The Original Poster (OP) aired out their dirty […] More
Pregnancy is difficult and every mom needs a break every now and then. However, the ultimate responsibility of a guardian is to take care of their children…not anyone else. With family willing to help when is the line crossed? For Redditor 69chevelle1 the line from being asked to help by his pregnant sister and being expected […] More
Walking down the aisle on your wedding day is a special, traditionally, once in a lifetime moment. The idea of walking your children down the aisle can be a moment parents dream of. When tragedy strikes a parent can feel robbed of these special moments. Redditor Confident_Salad4512 turned to the “Am I the A**hole” subReddit […] More
Phobias by definition are irrational. Although these feelings are legitimate, it can leave the person in difficult positions when faced with what triggers their fear. Friends and family are often supportive however, this looks different in every situation. 22-year-old Redditor Old_Ad1998 recently turned to the subReddit “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) to see if he […] More
Cultural appropriation—which includes a component of exploitation—is wrong. However, what’s the line between appreciation and appropriation? Luckily, Illuminatives put together a handy guide to address that topic. View this post on Instagram A post shared by IllumiNative (@_illuminatives) For one young woman a gift worn from a lost friend caused conflict with another […] More
When opening your home to others it can be hard to find out that the trust you extended has been broken. It can be even harder to confront when there are overlapping group dynamics. Redditor bizcuts_and_gravey looked for some thoughts on a complicated situation asking to see “Would I Be The A**hole” (WIBTA) preemptively in […] More
No. A small word that can be hard to say sometimes—especially to family members. One woman who didn’t mind helping her family with tech issues felt like she turned into their personal help desk after the pandemic. The Redditor who goes by Spiritual_Media_3973 turned to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for some objective […] More
Siblings pick on each other right? Sometimes however, things can go too far and it turns from a prank into bullying. Redditor sisterbookthrowaway recently turned to the subReddit “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) to see if she crossed the line from sibling fun to bully. She asked: “AITA for always pulling out my sister’s bookmarks?” The […] More
How would you feel if a partner refused to help you cope with mental illness? Many of us would be upset if they refused. What about if the person was refusing to take their medication or help themselves find coping mechanisms? One boyfriend worried his helping was turning into enabling, so he turned to Reddit […] More
