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.
Weddings are typically a special day for the betrothed and family. An event to celebrate things that do not have a price tag, like love, happiness, and the start of a family. What if overbearing parents had a different view? If they saw it as a time to collect money and gifts? Redditor bellayouarethemoon looked […] More
When working with children it is expected that the parents stay well informed. This goes for all sorts of school work, activities, and other services. But if a student you were working with confided something harmless but personal to you, would you break that trust? What if parents wanted you to hand over their diary […] More
Physical touch is personal. Be it a kiss, a hug, or —and all the female presenting folks know this one— a hand on the waist or shoulder . It’s important to always make sure the person being touched actually wants to be. Redditor Hides-Their-Heart turned to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for judgement on […] More
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
