McKenzie Lynn Tozan lives in North Chicago, where she works as a poet, freelance writer, and editor. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from Western Michigan University, and her BA in English from Indiana University South Bend. Her poems have appeared in Rogue Agent, Whale Road Review, the James Franco Review, Thank You for Swallowing, and elsewhere; and her essays and book reviews have appeared with Memoir Mixtapes, The Rumpus, BookPage, and Motherly, among others. When she's not reading and writing, she's in her garden or spending time with her family. For more, visit www.mckenzielynntozan.com.
One of the top concerns a parent will experience time and time again is how they will provide care for their child when there’s an event going on, whether it’s going to work or attending a funeral. Sometimes sacrifices have to be made that don’t totally make either parent happy, admitted the “Am I the A**hole?” […] More
One of the phases a lot of parents dread is entering the teenage years with their kids. For those with daughters, one of their reasons is periods, admitted the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Traditional_Status78 prepared thoroughly for his daughter, but he soon realized not all parents are so well-prepared. When he was criticized […] More
Living in a university dorm or in a house with a bunch of roommates, situations will inevitably arise that will make us uncomfortable. Two roommates will quarrel, or privacy will be breached. There will be awkward moments no matter what the situation is, admitted the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor throwaway124848828 felt the need […] More
Content Warning: this article mentions sexual assault Some secrets in our families are incredibly painful, and we find ourselves trying to cover them up, so we don’t have to face them. But that can seriously impact our children, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Oldthrowaway23 was at his wit’s end when his […] More
It’s widely acknowledged that on a person’s wedding day, the bride and groom should be happy. That generally means as little stress as possible, whether it be event planning or social drama. Certainly, a bride wouldn’t want to hear she looks fat, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Hotpocket_69 was struggling with what […] More
We can all agree that whenever we plan an event, it would be great if everything would just go according to plan. But sometimes that just doesn’t happen. And sometimes the changes in plan can be quite disruptive, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor PerformanceNo7439 recently organized a gaming event with a few […] More
When it comes to our dining experiences, whether it’s the vegetables we like the most, or how we like our steaks cooked, or how spicy we like our meals, we all have our own food personalities. But some people can’t seem to respect that we all like different things, pointed out the “Am I the […] More
People who have rented in apartment buildings that share walls and ceilings tend to have at least a few quirky, funny, or truly concerning stories they could share on a rainy day. But sometimes the more concerning stories also include children or animals, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor CheeseCrip29 made a […] More
Providing health care for someone we love is demanding work, and it becomes physically and emotionally draining over time. It can also drain our other, also important, relationships, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor gydvmoih found himself giving his wife an ultimatum while he was providing care for his mother. With his […] More
Depending on your living situation, having neighbors can feel like a blessing or a curse. Unfortunately, when misunderstandings arise, it can make it really hard to continue living next door to that person, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit Redditor dariuskxx realized that he may have caused his neighbors to move after […] More
There are times when we try to sensitively express concern, and our message just does not get across. In fact, we end up causing a lot more hurt than the good we were hoping for, admitted the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Noe_Establishment found herself in a tough situation when she tried to […] More
Anyone who has ever organized an event or dinner party can sympathize with how much work goes into creating a quality time or meal. Especially when the host tries to accommodate everyone’s dietary requirements, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor myredditusername28 was infuriated when she realized one of her guest’s dietary […] More
