When a person becomes disabled in an accident, it can alter their entire family’s lives forever. But some people are better at dealing with this new reality than others. A woman on Reddit found herself in this situation when her parents refused to deal with her newfound deafness. She wasn’t sure about how she was […] More
Pets require a lot of care and a serious responsibility for any household. But this is especially true for service animals, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor corner-street55 was at her wit’s end, feeling like she was the only one caring for her brother’s service dog. But when her family lashed out […] More
Most of us want to do all we can to accommodate our loved ones’ disabilities. But is there a point where the accommodations are asking too much? That’s the quandary a person on Reddit found themself in when they tried to set some boundaries for their sister-in-law’s service dog. But when her requests sparked drama, […] More
It’s human nature to want to be there for your family whenever they need your help. But on some select occasions that simply might not be possible. Such was the problem recently faced by Redditor ResponsibleSuspect86, who’s parents were not pleased when he didn’t change his plans to help them out. Wondering if he was […] 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
Raising a child with a disability can be taxing on a parent. It’s often a learning experience for the parent as much as the child. Redditor InfamousReview knows this struggle and spoke about it, but may have upset her son. The original poster (OP) doesn’t want to lie, and feels this may have made her […] More
It’s surprising having to adjust to a dramatic change in life. Sometimes it might be easier to just not do it at all. That’s what it seems Redditor Terrible_Diner6795 has decided after her husband’s step-daughter reappeared in their lives. Since she’s hard of hearing, the original poster’s (OP) husband thinks they should learn sign language. […] More
It is perfectly normal to want a child free wedding. But, 18-year-olds are not actually children. It is also rude to specifically single out your nephew by forbidding them to come to your wedding. This Redditor encountered this very issue with her sister. So she turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for […] More
Though weddings are meant to be happy occasions, wedding planning can bring out the worst in some people. It could even bring up truths we never really wanted to know, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Zealousideal_Run_330 was shocked when she heard her parents’ reaction to her wedding plans. They were completely […] More
Public transportation can be tough. From long commutes to overcrowded buses and subways, we go through a lot to make it to and from our locations. This can also include giving up a seat we had to someone in need, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Throwaway273489 understood that, but she was […] More
Most people want to try to make new coworkers feel welcome and included when they join the office team. But for one woman on Reddit, her new coworker’s comments about her disabled husband were so offensive, she couldn’t help but let her have it. After her other colleagues got angry about the way she spoke […] More
One of the greatest challenges of having a roommate isn’t necessarily what we would expect it to be. It’s not differing schedules or being too loud or too messy; it’s making sure everyone’s needs are met. Unfortunately, in order for everyone’s needs to be met, sometimes that means someone has to move out, admitted the […] More
