Religion is a difficult subject. Whether we have faith or not, what that faith is and how we feel about that faith are all deeply personal questions that can be painful to answer in the wrong crowd. Particularly when that crowd is family. So, what happens when a family member tries to make you feel […] More
Among the biggest ongoing battles in the United States is the fight to raise the minimum wage. While more and more states require a $15 an hour minimum wage, the federal minimum wage for non-exempt employees is currently $7.25 an hour. Which, in addition to not being nearly enough for the average American to live […] More
Sharing is an act of generosity. While we are taught to share our belongings with others as children, that doesn’t mean we are obligated to share everything we own. It is our decision, and if there are some things which are too valuable, or that we simply would rather not lend to others, it is […] More
Sometimes, everyone just needs a little privacy. Which isn’t to say that people should permanently lock themselves away from the outside world. But every now and then, a little alone time might be the reset button people need to put their mind at rest, or allow themselves to focus. Whenever the sister of Redditor NewtGroundbreaking70 […] More
There are few moments more exciting than a graduation day. A day where one celebrates all they’ve accomplished, in-spite of the inevitable ups and downs that come hand in hand with school. But while graduating from any institution is any achievement to be celebrated, there are some who would argue a graduation is only worth […] More
It’s widely acknowledged that going through pregnancy can change a woman, at least while she is pregnant. But what happens while they’re pregnant may not always be excusable, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor japalones was surprised when she was criticized for not apologizing for throwing up on her cousin, despite the […] More
Break ups are never easy to navigate. Who gets what? Who gets who? People are going to naturally take sides. And public events tend to get a bit messy. When in public… is there a time and a place for everything? Case in point… Redditor monkey349 wanted to discuss her story for some feedback. So […] More
One always has to be careful when offering advice to friends and family, especially when the people in question didn’t ask for advice in the first place. In certain circumstances, there are some issues which are simply too personal for others to become involved in, opening the possibility for tension or arguments. Redditor throwrasister6566 found […] More
Doing favors for your family can be a nice way to bond, or help them in a tricky spot. But at what point does it go from a favor to someone taking advantage of you? Redditor Maleficent-Goat-197 has made her family upset, after she refused to babysit her aunt and uncle’s children. The original poster […] More
A traumatic event from your childhood can have lasting effects that you can’t control. But to what extent is it your responsibility to handle this trauma once you’re an adult? Redditor lightbright123 explained his situation with his estranged mother. The original poster (OP)’s cousins have been keeping her in the loop on his life, leading […] More
Planning a wedding can be hard. Finding a date and venue that works for everyone is impossible. Someone is always going to be inconvenienced, so you should just do whatever you want and if they don’t like it, they can skip the wedding. Redditor Orange-Pears8900 encountered this very issue with their family. So they turned […] 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
