Bullying in schools is something we hear about a lot, but it can occur in almost all social situations if no one steps up and stops it. The workplace, in friend groups, in clubs and community organizations, and even at home or with extended family, bullying can occur. A father dealing with bullying by guests […] More
Not approving of a loved one’s significant other can be a difficult situation. Everyone hopes everyone they know will find love. But at what expense? When is it the right time to step in and speak up against a loved one’s choice of partner? Redditor IcyIncrease1461 wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. […] More
For some people, cooking is a form of therapy. It can often be a way to communicate with oneself. There are so many people who say they cook or bake but rarely eat it. It’s the thrill of making the dish that feeds them. So it can be unfortunate when others take advantage of or […] More
Redditor KindConcert4788, a mere teenager, has been tasked with scrimping and saving to help afford her stepbrother’s cancer treatment. The Original Poster’s (OP’s) stepbrother was diagnosed with cancer at the heartbreaking age of 2. The OP’s mom and stepdad were told he could receive better treatments abroad. Because these treatments aren’t in the US, they […] More
No two parents are in complete agreement on how to raise their children. Including spouses and co-parents. Even though they may be sharing a home, sometimes spouses have a fundamentally different view on how to raise their children. While some are willing to compromise and meet halfway, others are much less flexible. Redditor dismomof4 and […] More
You are who you are. Your tastes, desires, loves, hates, and all the other gooey bits are yours and yours alone. So, what happens when the pieces of yourself that you’ve hidden away come to light and the reaction to that realization isn’t safe for you to endure? That was the issue facing Redditor and […] More
CW: Below will be a discussion of neglect and abuse of a child. So, let’s talk about disability. We’ve used lots of euphemisms over the years and tried to make people comfortable with all sorts of different linguistic tricks, but at the end of the day, all a disability means is that my perceived skill […] More
Animals are a huge responsibility to take on. People often don’t grasp that fact. That’s why so many people say it’s like having a kid, and it often feels that way. Like humans, some animals struggle. And they have needs that need attending to. That can cause some issues. Case in point… Redditor loutheshepherd wanted […] More
CW: Abuse, suicide. It’s never an easy decision to cut someone out of one’s life, especially if it’s family. Blood does not have to mean forever. Nobody is trying to be petty or vindictive. But sometimes the healthiest thing to do is choose oneself over everyone and everything. That doesn’t always read well to the […] More
The way we treat others can have long-lasting implications. From whether they get your order right when grabbing lunch all the way up to whether they will help you in the future. So, what happens when you’re the one deciding on whether or not to help someone who wasn’t always kind to you in the […] More
Etiquette is defined in the Oxford dictionary as “the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group”. Pretty straight forward definition, right? Well, what happens when someone decides that they will not be abiding by those customary norms, particularly in a public space? That was the issue […] More
Divorce is never easy. Even when it’s not aggressive and angry it’s still difficult. When there is aggression, a lot of extra issues arise. And the first people to suffer are the kids. Case in point… Redditor Careless-Elk-7540 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback. So naturally, they came to visit the “Am […] More
