A funeral is something no one ever looks forward to. Even if it does reunite you with close friends and family, and there is some joy to be found in the life you are celebrating, it’s hard to escape from the cloud of the occasion. As attending a funeral is bound to result in sadness […] More
Sharing DNA doesn’t always mean people are “family.” In fact toxic DNA is often the reason people go out in life and create their own “families,” made of friends and lovers. Some of the people that share familial ties through blood don’t have the best of intentions. And that can lead to some harsh decisions […] More
Some people can’t wait to have children. They dream of it, sometimes even from the time of their own childhood. While others have no desire to ever have children. Now with changes in societal expectations and access to reproductive healthcare, people who never wanted kids aren’t forced to have them. Unless they live in a […] More
A mom was stressed out while planning an elaborate sweet 16 birthday party for her daughter. In the family, it’s a huge deal, but the birthday girl only had one specific request she asked of guest who are attending the specially-themed event. When that request was challenged, the mom got caught in the middle of […] More
Who inherits what is best decided by the person that owns it, not the potential heirs that want it. But that doesn’t mean squabbles won’t ensue adfter the original owner’s death. A young woman turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback over the heirloom jewelry she inherited. Hot_Explorer_3684 asked: “AITA for […] More
Changing plans is always a frustrating situation. Even if a change of plans is ultimately for the better, having to cancel and rearrange all your earlier plans tends to be a stressful endeavor. Especially if your former plans involved someone else. As the people involved in your earlier plans might not be quite as excited […] More
People who feel the need to always be the center of attention can be rather exhausting. On certain occasions, it’s fair to say that people have earned being the center of attention. Things like birthdays, weddings, going away parties, or baby showers. So, when someone sweeps in and steals the attention away, intentionally or not, […] More
I’m two years younger than my older sister and five years older than my younger sister. That makes it a seven year gap between my two sisters. When my older sister was 13, our younger sister was only 6. Unsurprisingly, their interests at those ages didn’t overlap very much. Would it be playing favorites or […] More
According to research reported by the National Network for Youth, young people who identify as LGBTQ+ have a 120% higher risk of experiencing some form of homelessness. While LGBTQ+ youth are 40% of the 4.2 million unhoused young people, they are only 9.5% of the U.S. population. They are also more likely to experience assault, […] More
Ultimately, the ones who have the final say when it comes to wedding planning should be the happy couple and no one else. That doesn’t stop other people from expressing their thoughts and opinions. Even after the wedding has come and gone, some people are forward enough to openly share what they would have done […] More
The choice to become vegan has gotten easier over the last few years. There are many more products available to consumers and most restaurants now offer vegan options. But the choice isn’t for everyone. Some people can’t get the nutrients they need for their particular body chemistry on a vegan diet while other people thrive […] More
In the United States, a lot of emphasis is placed on female modesty while ignoring males’ potential discomfort. For example, women’s bathrooms always have stalls while many men’s restrooms offer limited privacy. But everyone should have agency over their own body and who is allowed to see or touch their body—regardless of gender. A father […] More
