The American foster care system remains shamefully problematic. In spite of the fact that thousands of children are in need of temporary or permanent homes, children continue to find themselves placed in environments that were even more problematic than the homes they were taken from. Or, while some parents are able to provide the care […] More
For most people, death is a difficult part of life to comprehend. And with certain deaths, it can also be very confusing as why we have emotion at all. When we mourn people from the past, it regurgitates so many memories and feelings. It all becomes a mess of emotion. Case in point… Redditor craddddy […] More
Pets are a part of the family. Some pets, such as dogs are also a lot like little children. So they have to be cared for and looked after responsibly. Or tragedy can happen under heavy circumstances. Case in point… Redditor mydogismygod0 wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback. So naturally, he came […] More
Death is a harrowing experience. Grief is even worse. How people grieve is so private and intimate. You want to try to make the pain of the loved ones a little less hurtful. Sometimes that may mean staying away. Case in point… Redditor sgdneyrother wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback. So naturally, […] More
In addition to celebrating the union of two people in love, weddings are also about bringing family together. Which not only means the merging of two different families, but often the reunion of the happy couple’s extended family, resulting in their seeing family members they might not have seen for years. But it being a […] More
As parents watch their children get older, they like to think they can be more trusting of what they get up to behind their backs. Should they demonstrate maturity and responsibility, they might give them increasingly more freedom with each year. But until they reach the age of 18, they are still legally children, and […] More
We are in a bad place when it comes to addiction and drugs. It’s a serious epidemic. And the rise in pill addiction is rampant. So we of course want to stay vigilant for our loved ones. But there are definitely ways that will more alienate loved ones than help. Case in point… Redditor crackheadsexual […] More
Friend trips are meant to be a great time, full of fun new memories and escaping a fast-paced life for a few days. But sometimes it doesn’t work out that way, admitted the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Admiralporkchops587 had been excited for a beach vacation with friends that his wife had organized. But […] More
Preparing to have a baby is a fun and scary time, full of important decisions. One of the most divisive decisions can be choosing the baby’s name, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor ExcitementHuge1491 was flabbergasted by how badly his future wife wanted to name their first child after an old friend […] More
There are basic rules that come with smoking. If you are in someone else’s house, you should ask before lighting up. It’s just common courtesy. Redditor blue-smoke- encountered this very issue with their sister-in-law. So they turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for moral judgment. They asked: “AITA for kicking my brother-in-law’vwys […] More
Helping family can be a societal obligation, but it’s not one you have to take on their terms. You draw your own boundaries, but where to draw them is the real conundrum. Redditor AITANeice45433 asked where she should have drawn that boundary for herself. This came after an incident involving the original poster (OP) and […] More
Loving someone with addiction is heartbreaking. You know they are struggling, but sometimes they can hurt you as much as they hurt themselves. So, it’s important to set boundaries even if you want to help them. Redditor Tylershotwheels encountered this very issue with his mom. So he turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) […] More
