Taking care of family can be a full-time job. But family is family, right? Sometimes that care can get in the way of the health of one’s own life. That’s why people have boundaries. And those boundaries are tested often. Redditor Lazydaisy25 wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. So naturally, she came […] More
Not all childhoods are idyllic. In fact, some upbringings are downright awful. And those memories can carry a lot of trauma and scars. It’s especially arduous when people are not seeing the past through the same lens. Redditor ReadyButton550 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback. So naturally, they came to visit the […] More
For many, the search for love is never easy. And the process can take a really long time. Yes, there are plenty of fish in the sea, but many of them have sharp teeth and venom. So it can be nice to have a warning every once in a while. Especially since the road to […] More
We’ve all had a loved one date or marry someone that we didn’t like, whether it was an unsavory new in-law or a questionable boyfriend. But children not liking their new stepparent is unfortunately common, cringed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit, and can cause huge rifts in the family. Redditor Virtual-Cup-5932 knew that his […] More
Just because someone is a parent doesn’t automatically mean they put their kid’s best interest at heart. Some parents don’t want the best for their kids. And others think they’re doing what’s best, but then that becomes debatable. So where does that leave a parent/child relationship? This is when kids end up having to grow […] More
They say there is no way to precisely describe the pain of losing a child. It’s not something people who have never been a parent can easily understand. Grief itself for any loss in life is difficult enough. But burying children, that’s a different type of pain. And often people can get overzealous in trying […] More
Babysitting can be a frustrating profession. Not only does one have to wrangle the youth, they have to deal with parents. And parents can be the real issue. Usually, all people talk about are the babysitters breaking the rules. But who holds parents accountable? Case in point… Redditor yftdddtf wanted to discuss her experience and […] More
Redditor Apprehensive-Sea6012 has been dealing with their 7-year-old daughter’s tantrums the last few mornings. The reason for the tantrums? The Original Poster’s (OP’s) daughter doesn’t want to get dressed. To be fair, who does? But regardless, the 7-year-old has to attend school where pajamas are not an appropriate thing to wear. Or are they? Most […] More
Money can be the root of anger in many relationships. It can also color how people feel about major life events. When someone with wealth passes, many in their lives can’t help but wonder who will get a piece of the pie. Just when everyone should be mourning and comforting one another, people are on […] More
Often, we view mental health as being separate from physical health. A broken bone is a testament to the nastiness of a fall, but a bout of depression is a testament to a weak will. This couldn’t be further from the truth, of course, but it’s a dark impulse that sometimes sneaks through and influences […] More
Secrets always have a way of exploding. It is only a matter of time. Especially when more than one person knows the truth. Then it’s all too easy for the secret to unravel. When, where, and how the truth happens really plays a major role in the fallout. Case in point… Redditor That_Technician_9244 to discuss […] More
There is no denying that money can bring a lot of joy and ease. But it can also turn life into chaos. It can be especially dramatic when money and family get tangled. How many movies are out there about the aftermath of inheritances? Who deserves how much and why? Sometimes the person who gets […] More
