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.
Everyone passes gas, it’s just a part of the human digestive process. Although not pleasant most people are relatively I bothered by it or use the appropriate manners to excuse themselves. But sometimes the strong-winded individual may cause a bit of an issue. A pregnant redditor by the screen name turnedthemachineoff with a sensitive nose […] More
Friends are there for each other in times of distress. Sometimes said friend may be in a relationship that could complicate things but as long as there is consent it is usually not an issue. One such friend however found themselves amidst conflict. When a friends boyfriend got upset for him comforting her when she […] More
Marriage joins two families together. The hope is to makes a big united family. However not everyone wants to just get along. After the mother of the bride started getting upset over her own dress the mother of the groom was left with some hard feelings. Redditor CommunicationOk3459 turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) […] More
People who experience menstruation already have a difficult time accessing low cost hygiene products. This isn’t typically a responsibility shifted onto young people by their parents. One Redditor however got into trouble with her parents after her uncle bought her some tampons. The now deleted Redditor turned to the “Am I the A**hole” subReddit for […] More
Families come in all sizes and combinations and that is ok. The right way to create a family is with love. But what if your in-laws don’t see your family the same way? What if they say things that devalue your family and undermine your authority? Situations like this at hurtful for all involved, including […] More
Everyone’s body is different and it is normal for weight to fluctuate some. With all the altered images in the media, especially of women, it can be hard for some to love the body they are in. Usually a partner is there to encourage and build you up, but what if your boyfriend just made […] More
Finances can be a contentious issue for many couples. Whether it’s struggling to pay bills or saving to obtain long term financial goals, many partners find themselves at odds and wanting different things. When the conflict boils over though it can get serious. One Redditor by the name of throwaway05232021a found themselves home alone after […] More
It’s always awkward when an ex starts dating someone new, even if you’re on good terms. For one self-professed “local weed guy” things went a step further when his ex expected a discounted rate for her new boo. Redditor No-Effective9357 turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subreddit for opinions on this side business […] More
Parents want the best for their kids, even when they’ve grown up. This extends to wanting the best work environment for them too. So when one mom was concerned over the role her actress daughter took she intervened. Upset by her mother’s actions, the Redditor turned to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for […] More
Giving someone a gift you know they really want is a major feel-good moment. When you have to save and work hard t make that happen you anticipate even more how happy they will be when you give it to them. Redditor Mythrowaway2628 saved up to give his girlfriend a big gift but it didn’t go […] More
Having people come work on or in your home is not usually comfortable. We relax at home and unwind knowing we have privacy and peace. How would you feel if a weeks long construction job ended up disturbing your privacy? After multiple instances of interruption in their home one Redditor with the username ThrowRAN294834 turned […] More
Meeting your partner’s parents for the first time is usually a bit stressful. Meeting them for the first time and having them spend the night that some day, even more so. For one Redditor by the screen name of hgbjetri things went a step further when her boyfriend decided his parents would sleep in their […] More
