Sometimes the adults in a child’s life have a tough time giving up control over the kid, no matter how old they are. Even some adults struggle against their parents or grandparents control and demands on them, as when you’re an adult, you certainly dislike having people tell you what to do with your life. […] More
In many cultures, the word “Family” may as well be synonymous with “Responsibility”. You have a duty to be of service to your elders. What happens, though, when you feel that what’s being asked of you is beyond your abilities? This was the problem facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) Street-Patience-3814 when she came to […] More
Grief can bring the worst out in people. For some, that means reconnecting with their family after years of abandonment just to take away what is rightfully theirs. Redditor throwweight12 encountered this very issue with her estranged dad. So she turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for moral judgment. She asked: “AITA […] More
Redditor justdoingmybest93 is a mother who had quite the scare when she reluctantly allowed her husband’s grandmother to babysit their infant son. One day, the Redditor received an alarming phone call about an incident that happened under the elderly woman’s care. In the aftermath, the Redditor made a comment to the grandmother and later felt […] More
Redditor NorthCarolina35533 has a precocious stepson named Joey. Because he has a food allergy, the nine-year-old’s father prepares his meals for him whenever they visit the Redditor’s parents. On their recent trip, Joey’s “smart mouth” got him into trouble after he got into a dispute with his grandmother. The Redditor visited the “Am I the […] More
In some families generational recipes are held close to sacred. When an elderly loved one passes those same recipes can be a way to reconnect with that person, spark happy memories and grieve. Others however, may fight over who gets to keep the special cooking secrets. After a heated message from her aunt over her […] More
Having a newborn is full of fun moments and challenges. But one of the toughest things parents will discover, along with the lack of sleep and learning curve, is the sheer lack of boundaries some people are willing to observe. It’s almost like, once they’re around a baby, all their manners seem to go out […] More
Sometimes, even when a person’s immediate family accepts their non-normative sexual orientation or identity, there is still the extended family to worry about. That was the case outlined in a recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit. The Original Poster (OP), who has since deleted his account, identified the family members in […] More
Everyone has their own vision of what a wedding should look like, and unfortunately, that can directly impact a person’s appearance or personality. This was recently discussed on the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor arcticfauxy made a terrible discovery when she went to pick her daughter up from a family weekend over the holiday. […] More
Redditor BlueGrizz174 is a 31-year-old male who just bought a new home with his 33-year-old wife. While being first-time homebuyers is an exciting milestone for a couple, there was one thing he was not ready for. After taking a stance that caused drama with his mother and grandmother, he visited the “Am I the A**hole?” […] More
Redditor EconomyCharge6507 is a young grandmother who had her first child when she was 18 and her second when she was 21. While she loves her grandkids dearly, there was an issue that needed addressing. But when she confronted her daughter and their conversation about parenting went south, she visited the “Am I the A**hole?” […] More
After a dangerous car accident, it can be difficult to put your life back together. Add in a life changing event, like losing the use of a limb, and it will take a lot to even begin the process of healing mentally, let alone physically. Redditor brownstonewill’s son is one such person, dealing with the […] More
