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.
Having to have a discussion about hygiene at work is not a fun time. It feels awkward for everyone and the employee being spoken to can feel hurt or shamed. In one case the smell went far beyond simple BO after an employee adopted a pet fox. Fox urine is extremely pungent, far surpassing the […] More
When couples decide to get married they often have a dream of what their ideal wedding will be. For some it’s an extravagant event with an extensive guest list and for others a small intimate ceremony is far more meaningful. The important thing is that it is something the soon to be newly weds decide. […] More
It can be awkward when work friendships turn sour. Even more so when it’s because one of the parties is being disrespectful in the workplace itself. Something similar happened to a Redditor who goes by 2baverage who turned to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for some objective thoughts on an uncomfortable work conflict. […] More
Women, especially trans women and women of color, tend to be hyper sexualized in society. This unfortunately happens even in the workplace today in 2021. One young woman found herself at odds with her boss when her walk sexualized. The Redditor lupinloopin turned to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for some objective thoughts on the […] More
Dogs are considered mans best friend. Adding a pet to the family is a big responsibility as they need lots of care to be happy and healthy. Most of us would find it abhorrent to treat an innocent animal poorly, but sometimes when people are unable to care for themselves they aren’t able to properly […] More
Weddings can be extremely stressful for the bride on the best of days. However, when planning a fusion wedding of two vastly different cultures getting things right can take a lot more coordination and should include lots of education. When things started to go sideways over one user’s traditional outfit she turned to Reddit for […] More
Sex isn’t something to be ashamed of however, clear boundaries are important. For one older sister those lines felt crossed when she discovered her younger brother was having sex somewhere he had no authority to. Redditor Sunday479643 turned to the “Am I the A**hole” subReddit for perspective on her awkward sibling sitch. She asked: “AITA […] More
You get what you pay for right? Well, sometimes that’s wrong. What if you paid extra for a specific product or delivery only to have the company come up short? One buyer found herself in just that situation. Redditor swinlikeaduck turned to the “Am I the A**hole” subReddit for judgement on a very rocky customer […] More
Society traditionally expects young women to want children. Women often face criticism for not wanting them and parents often dream of the day they will become grandparents. But what if your child would not make a good parent? Or they simply do not want kids? Many parents would be upset but in this instance one […] More
What’s in a name? Parents spend time choosing just the right name for a new baby. Many times parents select something meaningful like a family name, or something reflective of their culture. What happens when you find the perfect name for your baby and your friends deem it cultural appropriation? One conflicted new dad recently […] More
People experience gender—a largely social construct—differently and in recent years researchers have proven gender is more fluid than it is black and white. Supporting those we love is important. But what if your spouse’s choice of expression cost them a job? Or risked your home? One Redditor by the name of rosegoldyeet turned to the “Am I […] More
Having a close knit family is one thing, but sometimes the lines of healthy relationships and unhealthy get blurred. After his mother bug-bombed his apartment against his wishes Redditor farkuku lost his temper and turned to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for some objective thoughts on the conflict. He asked: “AITA for yelling at […] More
