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.
When we’re old enough and ready to move out of our parents’ house, whether it’s for a new job or college or some other plan, the hope is that we will leave amicably. But sometimes we leave because we need to take care of ourselves better than how our parents have. One young man recently […] More
Whenever someone with an allergy visits a restaurant, it’s unfortunately on them to make sure they aren’t ordering something with an allergen in it. But if they make a mistake, it would seem the restaurant would assist them in making it right, suggested the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Hungry-Illustrator75 recently had a very […] More
Most of us have attended at least one wedding, and we know from experience that each one is unique. Sometimes there are unusual themes, unexpected menus, and maybe even something asked of those attending. This is just a way to further involve everyone in the couple’s special day, according to the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) […] More
Some of us really love pranks, but sometimes those pranks can go terribly wrong and hurt people’s feelings. When that happens, it’s our responsibility to make it right. One couple recently explored what that meant on the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Substantial_Camel598 decided what the best way to teach their daughter important consequences […] More
We’ve all heard the cautionary tales of how money changes people, whether it’s their personalities, their priorities, or even how they function in a relationship. But when it comes to family members, money seems to have a particularly negative effect on their character and how they treat the people who seem to have some cash […] More
Some families don’t have the best of luck at staying together, sometimes resulting in bad arrangements or even going no-contact. Fortunately not every family goes through this, but that’s where misunderstandings can start, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor AshBetx found herself having to choose between standing up for herself and being […] More
With homeschooling on the rise, most of us know at least one friend or family member who has chosen some form of a homeschooling path for their children, from traditional homeschooling to unschooling to even wildschooling. But it’s forgotten by some that each of these forms of school still require education and learning, forewarned the “Am […] More
Sometimes we have to live in a place that is smaller than our families need, or a space that doesn’t totally suit our needs or lifestyles. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t live in the space, but rather that we should test our creative limits, according to the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor sggbvs believed […] More
Every bride has a vision of how they would like their wedding day to go: who will attend, what the weather will be like, and of course, the decorations and their wedding dress. But sometimes family traditions get in the way of that vision. One woman found this out the hard way recently on the “Am […] More
Some marriages don’t end particularly well, and the children involved might hope for closure or resolution. Those hopes can really harm future relationships, one woman discovered on the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Hungry-Illustrator75 found herself having to choose between her own comfort and her future stepchildren’s. When the family kept siding with […] More
Have you ever been together with friends or family and then heard something bad happen in another room? More than likely, a story was told when you entered the room, which you then had to decide whether or not you believed. Something very similar recently happened on the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor California334543 […] More
When it comes to work and money, it’s hard to draw the line with our family and friends. Sometimes we get really burned when we try to mix the two, admitted the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Regular_Tomorrow_397 found herself caught in the middle when some of her family members wanted to utilize her […] More
