People tend to think of disability in terms of only things they can see or verify for themselves. If you need a wheelchair or a cane, you are disabled. If you don’t, you aren’t. “Invisible” disabilities – so called because you can’t tell someone is afflicted by looking at them – really mess with this […] More
Going on vacation is meant to be a nice unwinding time to relax and recuperate. Hopefully you and the people around you can get a break from the stress in your life. Unfortunately for SamualTJ425346, that may not be the case for her own vacation. Her husband is insisting on bringing his brother along which […] More
Having a child with special needs is not always easy. Rewarding, wonderful and loving yes. But it takes a lot of work. Situations are going to arise and feels like you just always have to be prepared, no matter what. And that can lead to some issues. Case in point… Redditor Historical-Baker1805 wanted to discuss […] More
Kids grow up so fast. Which is why it is very important to make sure that kids have plenty of time to be kids. Which isn’t to say that children don’t need to learn about responsibility, or can run amok without consequences. But they also shouldn’t be forced into adult roles and duties they aren’t […] More
If asked, most parents would say they raise their children to never lie. But part of being in society are the polite lies we tell each other to avoid hurting feelings. Redditor aitathrowawayhouseho’s son is autistic, and can find these social cues difficult to understand. So the original poster (OP)’s son started flat out asking […] More
The last thing a family in mourning needs is to be saddled with drama that is dividing them. Redditor Da_Rooster913 was designated as executor of his late father’s estate and thus was making the funeral arrangements. But amidst his grief, he upset his aunt by denying her very specific request for the services that if […] More
When we’re in a relationship, we would like to know that our significant other would come to us for anything, whether it’s to share good news or to receive comfort. Some people feel insecure and even unhappy when their partner doesn’t depend on them in that way, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) […] More
Having a housemate can be fun, but there are certain exceptions, like when two people can’t agree with how people will live in the house. That might even include interactions with pets, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor cherrimushroom was shocked when her housemate started demanding that she interact with her own […] More
Therapy can be incredibly helpful for neurodivergent kids. And, spending time with other kids their age can also help a lot. But, it must be done in a safe and comfortable environment for everyone involved. Redditor aitasisternep encountered this very issue with their nephew. So they turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit […] More
Disability is not always immediately visible. But whether or not you can tell if a person is disabled—if they say they are, they are. In fact, if someone tells you they are disabled—you don’t argue with them. They know themselves better than you ever will. Redditor CaptDeliciousPants found themselves in a tricky situation when another […] More
Weddings and family are both already complicated things in life. But when Redditor PriyrPo considers excluding her sister, things become exponentially more difficult with her parents. The original poster (OP) isn’t sure if she’s a jerk to exclude her sister who has some issues understanding physical limits with other people. She decides to ask the […] More
High school dances might not mean a lot to adults, but to teenagers those moments seem like the most important thing in the world. Obviously, life happens and those events sometimes don’t work out, but it is important to understand where teenagers are coming from. Redditor goodidahopotato encountered this very issue with her daughter. So […] More
