No one is ever truly excited when entering a hospital. True, being in a hospital doesn’t always mean there’s something seriously wrong with you, and sometimes the outcome of being in a hospital is a truly joyous one, such as childbirth. But no matter the reason, checking in is always a bit stress inducing, and […] More
As individuals, we each have our own comfort levels with varying needs for security. What might worry some people simply won’t cross the minds of others, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Due to living in a safer neighborhood, Redditor Unimprester didn’t see any issue with leaving their garage door unlocked while going for […] More
It’s a very lucky feeling to have parents who are always there for you. Particularly after you start having a family of your own. Potentially complicating matters, however, is when one’s parents think they know more about running a household than you do. Sometimes even taking matters into their own hands. Redditor rapqmobile was initially […] More
Fear is a primal, powerful part of our psyche. Particularly for children. So what happens when fear torments a child that we feel is trivial and they feel is earth-shattering? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) flouronshirthrowaway when he came to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for judgment. He […] More
I don’t know how parents do it. I’m so glad to be childless. Raising kids is quite the task. How do you know when you’re doing it right? Or wrong? Case in point… Redditor haircoloraita wanted to discuss their story for some feedback. So naturally they came to visit the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) […] More
Having a child and losing a child are two monumental events of life. In the end there are no clear or perfect ways to make either more comfortable. Everyone has to navigate these situations with finesse. And often, that isn’t easy. Case in point… Redditor Throwawaytiredtobepa wanted to discuss his story for some feedback. So […] More
Not everyone loves traveling by airplane. Indeed, some people find air travel to be among the more stressful, anxiety inducing modes of travel. Some have phobias of air travel due to the, highly unlikely, possibility that something might go wrong with their plane, leading it to crash. Other’s fears might stem from the sadly uncertain […] More
People can get protective about their therapy. Some people feel ashamed, and others see it as a safe place. This could be why Redditor al343806 doesn’t want to share his therapist’s information with someone he knows. The original poster (OP) has been asked for this by his mother. OP doesn’t want to give out his […] More
When you were a kid, you probably tried to pretend to be sick. It’s not an uncommon thing, and if you were anything like me, it didn’t work most of the time. Redditor Intrepid-Archer5963 caught her son trying to pretend to be sick to get out of a test. When the original poster (OP) refused […] More
Nothing makes parents more proud than when they see their children step up to the plate, and take on extra responsibilities. But heartwarming as it is, it is also important for children to enjoy the all too brief stage of life that is their childhood, and not take on so much responsibility that they find […] More
Mental health is a difficult subject. Who is to say how a person is feeling at any given time, other than that person. The trouble, of course, is that there are still commitments to service, still errands to run. Appointments to be had. So what happens when mental health and outer commitments clash? This was […] More
In many cases, it’s assumed one friend will help out another, no questions asked. But what happens if helping goes against the very real priorities or struggles of one of those friends? That was the situation faced by one Redditor, who posted her experience on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit. The Original Poster […] More
