Content Warning: Loss of a loved one, grief. It’s wonderful to imagine beautiful, happy families who celebrate together, grieve together, and express unconditional love. But sometimes it doesn’t work out that way, sadly agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. When Redditor Confusedguy1992i’s best friend came out to her conservative parents as bisexual, they were […] More
Everyone loves a good moment in the spotlight. Well, a lot of people do. And most people only get a few chances. Usually, it’s during a crucial life event. Birthdays. Graduations. Weddings. So when a very personal special moment is eclipsed, it can cause some MAJOR drama. Case in point… Redditor 1Meia wanted to discuss […] More
We all work hard to celebrate the significant events in our lives. We may not all celebrate in the same way, but we honor those weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries in the way that makes the most sense to us. What happens, though, when someone wants to use our celebration for their own special event? That […] More
Living your life one way, then revealing that your truth is something else, is always a difficult process. You are destroying the person people thought you were and replacing that idea with a new version of yourself that they don’t know or understand. A painful, lengthy process begins and there will be repercussions. The challenge […] More
Even in our progressive, more accepting age, coming out to one’s friends and family remains an emotional, often difficult right of passage. For one thing, it forces LGBTQ peple of all ages to more or less fess up to something which is innately part of who they are. Something straight people are not forced to […] More
When you’re on good terms with your family, they can be your best friends. There’s little you wouldn’t do for them. Redditor macacaralho loves his brothers and supports him in the light of his brother being gay, despite their extended family being bigots. However, the original poster (OP)’s brother isn’t out to their family just […] More
Just because it’s 2022, and there are pride parades everywhere, doesn’t mean humans are not still grappling with homophobia. In fact there is still so much of it, that’s why there are pride parades everywhere. There is still a long way to go to acceptance. And the journey starts at home. Case in point… Redditor […] More
Being able to be your authentic self is life affirming. Trans and nonbinary people have been hiding for far too long, suppressing their identity for other people’s comfort. So when they come out, they need to stay out. But even with the best of intentions people will ask allowances of them that may make things […] More
Sometimes family can really be cruel. Even though it is 2022 LGBTQIA+ people are still facing issues from family members who use religion as a way to shame. And that shaming can cause people to act out in ways that may not go over well. Case in point… Redditor YeezyStanly wanted to discuss his story […] More
Family isn’t easy. The older you get the more that becomes apparent. Blood isn’t always ticker than water. And that can lead to tragic situations. Case in point… Redditor NorthBat5313 wanted to discuss his story for some feedback. So naturally he came to visit the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit. He asked: “AITA for […] More
Weddings are a stressful time. And sometimes guests make it that much worse. First it’s seating issues and plus one issues. Then it’s stealing thunder issues. Case in point… Redditor wontletatwedding wanted to discuss his story for some feedback. So naturally he came to visit the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit. He asked: “AITA […] More
Coming out is a very sensitive and nuanced experience. It takes a lot of courage to step into your authentic self. And even in this day and age, with how far we’ve come, every reaction will vary. Whether you’re the person coming out or the person being told… there is no perfect way to do […] More
