Everyone is different, and everyone is born with some unique features, like a rare eye color, bright blonde streaks in their hair, or particular birthmarks. But there are some people who celebrate these unique features and other close-minded people who judge people for having them, side-eyed the users of the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. […] More
Anyone who has known one of those parents who expects everyone else to orbit around their child can attest to how frustrating these parents can be. Not only do they expect to be involved in all the same social scenes that they used to be, but they refuse to accept accountability whenever their child acts […] More
In the United States, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) set new standards for accessibility for public buildings. But many private properties remain inaccessible due to stairs and/or terrain. In those cases, it is up to the people using the venue to either not use that location for their event or to accept that any […] More
As a member of an organized social group, occasions may arise when events are held by group members where not all the other group members are invited. For example, as a child, a person might belong to scouts. But if one scout troop member has a birthday party, that doesn’t mean every scout will get […] More
Family get-togethers can make for great memories, especially when children are present. But inevitably, innocent playtime can lead to crying and temper tantrums. The mother of a disabled child who uses a mobility scooter reached her boiling point when the device in question became the subject of drama. She visited the “Am I the A**hole?” […] More
We’re fully aware in 2024 that there are people in the world with disabilities who need medication, treatments, and other resources to have an equitable life to the people around them. But there are still some people who insist that accessibility is unnecessary and disabilities are overexaggerated, even though they have a disabled person existing […] More
We all know, at least on some level, that actions have consequences, sometimes even expensive or long-term consequences. But there are some people who truly believe that they are above those consequences, no matter what, side-eyed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. Redditor aitahearingaides had never really liked her obnoxious cousin that much, and those […] More
Content Warning: Mental Health As much as it might hurt to admit it, sometimes it can be difficult to be around a loved one who has a mental illness, as they may not always be the most kind to other people. It’s worth stating that a person’s diagnosis shouldn’t be an excuse for them mistreating […] More
The saying goes curiosity killed the cat, which is about making risky or dangerous decisions out of a desire to get information. Like leaping before you look. But sometimes curiosity and the desire to satiate it isn’t hazardous. Does that make every “safe” pursuit of information acceptable? Some people or situations might pique our interest, but […] More
It’s important to remember that we can’t know everything there is to know about a person just by looking at them. This is especially true for each person’s physical and mental health, since many symptoms do not visibly present, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor LLVVVV had a history of having […] More
Making friends who stick around can be hard for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for a child who doesn’t share the same interests as other kids, or if they have a disability. But other kids aren’t required to be their friend, just to make their situation “easier,” agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) […] More
We all know some people who have a tendency to make everything in life all about them. But some folks are more sneaky about it by disguising themselves as helpful, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Throwawayhelpfulbf was starting to become concerned about her boyfriend’s behavior since she’d noticed that his […] More
