Miscarriages and other forms of child loss are all too common tragedies during pregnancy, childbirth, and even the early days of parenthood. The possibility of loss does not mean a parent should not celebrate, however, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. But Redditor pregannouncement didn’t quite get that memo when they tried […] More
Friend breakups can be tougher than romantic breakups. There is so much history there, and it is truly hurtful to experience. So, when they want to come back into your life it makes sense to be guarded. Redditor Complex-Mushroom2934 encountered this very issue with her boyfriend’s mom. So she turned to the “Am I The […] More
When tragedy strikes a loved one, timing is everything. During moments like that, it feels important to run everything we say or do through a filter. We want to make sure nothing stirs the negative emotions that are sitting so close to the surface. A recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit, […] More
The grieving process is wildly different for everyone, no matter what the circumstances. How a future parent reacts to a miscarriage is going to vary, as well. One new mom found herself uncertain around the subject, according to the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Book-worm1991 was unsure how to navigate her sister’s grief once […] More
When tragedy strikes a family, differing approaches to grieving are to be expected. It’s healthy to allow everybody to process the loss in the way they need to. But sometimes one person’s mournful behavior encroaches on the well-being of another. A recent Reddit thread, posted to the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit, featured exactly […] More
A mother-to-be was understandably devastated after hearing the news that her unborn baby absorbed its twin – an affliction that is otherwise known as “vanishing twin syndrome.” The condition is a result of a twin “disappearing” during pregnancy due to a miscarriage when the fetal tissue is absorbed by the other twin, placenta, or the […] More
Redditor wet2drylabPhD suffered a miscarriage. The next day she was appalled when her partner opted to spend time with his friends because he thought “it could be fun.” By the time he came back, it was too late as far as she was concerned. After her decision she turned to the “Am I the A**hole” […] More
When asked for an honest reaction to bad news, is brutal honesty really the best policy? This was the question Redditor LGACERtv faced. So they turned to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit and asked: “AITA for telling my sister I didn’t care about her miscarriage?” The OP explained: “My younger sister found out […] More
A miscarriage can unarguably be one of the most traumatic experiences for couples—especially for the expectant mother. So when Redditor ThrowRaconfusedhubs found out the horrific news that his wife had miscarried, he set aside his own sorrow so that he could be emotionally available for her. However, nothing could prepare him for the revelation to […] More
A worker who manages a small group of people in her department at a notable company struggled with guilt after being blamed for not pushing hard enough to fight for an employee to keep her job position. The employee, named “Cindy,” had recently suffered a miscarriage in her first trimester and was demoted after refusing […] More
