It’s a terrifying feeling to learn that a friend or family member finds themself in a medical emergency. What we don’t want to admit, but is true nonetheless, is that medical emergencies are never convenient. Of course, we don’t think of this when it’s happening, as all of our thoughts are focused on this indisposed […] More
It’s often said that it takes a village to raise children. Parents need all of the help they can get. But some parents can rely on others a little too often and a little too much. This doesn’t always sit well with the villagers. Redditor DominicDonkey88 wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback, […] More
The cycle of families is that parents provide care for their children, but then when children become adults, they end up caring for their parents. Some parents require more care than others, the older they get. Sometimes, more care than their children can provide themselves, resulting in alternative solutions being called for. The father of […] More
In a relationship, it can be healthy for partners to have free time to themselves. Everybody has a hobby they like to indulge in. A little “Me” time can go a long way to happiness. That’s why it can feel like an annoynace when one’s partner has a lot of questions or requests that feel […] More
It’s a harsh reality coming to terms with your elderly parents’ diminishing physical abilities. As much as many people are in denial that their aging parents are fully capable of taking care of themselves, we’ve often seen proof that that is not the case. A nurse dealt with an individual who was dismissive about their […] More
A Redditor followed their passion and supported themselves through college despite a lack of support from home. Fortunately, the student eventually found their future spouse at the college, married, is running a small business, and is living a life they should be proud of for forging on their own. When the past collided with the […] More
We always want to be there for our family. Even if they make it almost unbearably difficult for us. When we find that family members need extra help and attention, we do our best to put our own feelings aside and be there for them, right? Of course, everyone has their limits. Redditor ITA_Conflicted_Wish made […] More
How far would you go to help out an in-law in a compromising position? Apparently, for one guy, it wasn’t far enough when he was witness to a very unfortunate situation while he and his wife visited his sister-in-law’s house. Wracked with guilt after facing criticism, he visited the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit […] More
There comes a point where all of us will be obligated to help our family. While some look at this obligation as a no-brainer, and jump into helping them out with no questions asked, others find providing this help as much more of a burden. When the family they are helping out are not their […] More
Bringing a pet into your home is a great responsibility. A much bigger responsibility than many expect, who just see an adorable cuddly friend to play and snuggle with. These same people often willingly accept to watch their friend’s pets when they need to go away for an extended period of time, thinking it will […] More
