Children of divorce are bound to react to their parents’ getting remarried with a wide array of emotions. Some don’t take the news well at all, as it is the final nail in the coffin, precluding any chance that their parents will one day get back together. Others find it cause for celebration, as they […] More
Doing favors for friends and family members can be challenging. Naturally, we want to help out our family as best we can and usually jump at the chance to help them, no questions asked. Sometimes, however, we find ourselves doing our best not to roll our eyes when asked to help. Not only for the […] More
Taylor Swift brings a lot of joy to many people. However, some people find her a divisive figure. She can often be weaponized to frustrate and trigger her biggest fans. This behavior isn’t saved for teenagers, either. Redditor tamponsaver wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback, so they came to the “Am I […] More
Learning their parents are getting a divorce is just about the worst news any child can get. Beyond the fact that their parents will no longer cohabitate with their family, their lives will undergo numerous changes. Including some positive new things that have the potential to make them much happier. As well as the need […] More
For a lot of people, family is not easy to handle. Not all blood runs that thick. Sometimes, the most toxic people share DNA. This is a harsh truth to deal with. And learning how to navigate it never seems to get easier. Redditor kittylover419 wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback, so […] More
A birthday is arguably a day that should be all about you. Even if some people are happy to share their birthday with others. Indeed, most twins have trouble even grasping the concept of a day all about them. However, being forced to share birthday festivities with another seldom goes over as well. The son […] More
Having boundaries with close family can be essential when raising children. Yes, grandparents can be very helpful and wonderful, but they can also be a menace. When babies are asleep, parents try to sleep. So, when peace is at risk, boundaries are put in place. This doesn’t always go over well… Redditor GingerKenobi wanted to […] More
There’s a saying: “Tradition is just peer pressure from dead people.” I don’t know if I’d go that far. But many of my family traditions once had federal laws—the Indian Acts—that banned them until the 1970s-1990s. Upholding our traditions feels more like an act of rebellion than conformity, so maybe I’m biased when it comes […] More
One unfortunate thing that comes with adulthood is bills. When you’re young and on your own, things might be difficult, but when you have a family, the stakes are even higher. A single adult can couch surf when things get tough, but bringing a spouse and children along with them is rarely an option. A […] More
We can all agree that it’s great for family members to have each other’s backs and for family in general to be there for one another when times are hard. But when you cheat on your wife and break up your family, expecting your family to be there for you when you’re struggling kind of […] More
Meat substitutes have come a long way since tofurkey and tofu-pups, some of the only options available when my Sisters dabbled with vegetarian and vegan diets. I am an obligate omnivore. I have issues maintaining my iron levels without animal proteins. My Mother had the same issue, and yes, we tried all the supplements and […] More
Sentimental items are important for reasons that far outweigh money. They keep us connected to important people from our lives, even when they’ve passed, and they keep beautiful memories alive. Some people refuse to accept the power of sentimental objects and either want to sell them or have them for themselves, side-eyed the members of […] More
