Sometimes words can cause more psychological harm than physical violence And there are still, sadly, some people who just can’t grasp just how much power words carry. Some people might use words as a joke, oblivious to the harm these words might cause. Redditor auwboon12 thought he was making a harmless joke to a colleague […] More
It is amazing when we find someone to share out hearts with. It’s suppose to be a time of joy. But sometimes not all relationships are going to be embraced. And that can be a painful pill to swallow. Case in point… Redditor Liftedtrcksrus wanted to discuss his story for some feedback. So naturally he […] More
Words matter because words can hurt, and they have impact. We are at a place were everyone is grappling with the words they use. It’s been a long time coming, but we’re learning. And many of us have a long way to go. Case in point… Redditor NewDrover72 wanted to discuss her story for some […] More
An important mindset for anyone to adopt is not to tell someone else’s stories or secrets for them. This can be especially true for members of the LGBTQ+ community and their decision to be out around different groups of people, stressed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Throwagay1590 was perplexed when her friend repeatedly […] More
Finding someone to be close to can be challenging in the world these days. There are tons of pressures from every direction for our partners to be perfect. What happens when the worst of those pressures comes from family, and for terrible reasons? That was the problem facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) RelationNecessary592 when […] More
We all have things that we enjoy, whether it’s a particular book or favorite TV show, and it’s disheartening when others criticize us for our interests. But it’s dehumanizing when a person uses hate speech against it, stressed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor didsaytoomuch was shocked at how he was treated by […] More
Redditor holidaysestress is a lesbian who decided to host the big family Christmas dinner at her house. Her out-of-town guests included her aunt, her husband, and their daughter. When the Redditor’s girlfriend came home from work and engaged in a casual PDA, there was immediate tension in the room. What followed was a dramatic evening […] More
Redditor Living-Wedding2231 is a 60-year-old father who with his wife raised a son and a daughter. Their son is bisexual, and the father decided to keep the son’s sexual identity and relationship private from his wife because her family had deeply ingrained homophobic views. Eventually, the truth came out and there was disappointment around a […] More
For many siblings, an unspoken, protect-at-all-costs sort of bond exists. But is there a line when that protection becomes too much? One Redditor, who posted their experience in the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit, found themselves asking that question. The Original Poster (OP), aptly known as throw4wayangrysister, shared the key elements in the title. […] More
Family members don’t always have to be on the same page when it comes to expressing opinions, but there are certain issues that can be contentious and cause division. Redditor NyxiesPuppet is a 24-year-old mother whose father made a comment reflecting his negative view on something she was not on board with. When she challenged […] More
All too often when a marginalized person is harassed in the workplace, it becomes the victim’s job to smooth things over. But everyone has their limits, and one Redditor’s homophobic co-worker recently went so over the line that he snapped and told him off. The Redditor, who goes by the name Right_Jack77 on the site, […] More
Parenting changes quite a bit when the child becomes an adult. No longer a dependent little kid nor even a confused teenager, the young person joins the ranks of the wider world of free-roaming people making their own choices. One parent on Reddit—who dubbed himself AITA_BadFather on the site—recently found himself face to face with […] More
