A pregnancy should be a time of joy and anticipation. Those surrounding a pregnant woman usually lift her up and try to make the experience as calm as possible. But then… there are times things tend to go off the rails. Case in point… Redditor throwaway6779770 wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. […] 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
When we walk by someone on the street with a completely different style than our own, it might be difficult not to pass some internal judgment. But in moments like that, we must remind ourselves that everyone’s choice of clothing and cosmetic style is unique, and the only opinion that should matter is their own. […] More
One would like to think that expectations around gender and gender roles have changed. Than women are no longer expected to dress only in pink and play with dolls and be interested in sewing and dancing, while boys should only play with trucks and be interested in sports hunting. But there are far too many […] More
Every family is different, and that includes not only who “qualifies” as family, but also how that family dynamic works, from how they express love to how involved they are in each other’s lives. But while we can understand that, seeing how differently a family can operate can still be startling, admitted the “Am I the […] More
Even in this progressive, modern age, far too many men continue to have antiquated views regarding women. Some men still expect their wives and girlfriends, even wives to be dainty, beautiful creatures they can show off to their male friends and colleagues. As a result, these men make no secrets of their expectations of how […] More
As the parent of an infant, it can be awkward to navigate accepting gifts from family that you don’t actually like. You appreciate the gesture of the relative to give something nice to your new child, but that’s not enough for you to embrace something you really don’t admire. One Redditor was recently forced to […] More
Redditor justwantoneboy upset his wife—who is expectant with twins—after inadvertently blurting out his true opinion about the gender of their babies during an ultrasound. He visited the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit and asked: “AITA for asking the doctor how to increase chances of having a boy next time?” The Original Poster (OP) explained: […] More
