Having a baby is the most physically and emotionally exhausting experiences a person can go through. And, right after you are left with a crying baby who needs constant attention. This is why new moms need help! Redditor Depressed-Side3077 encountered this very issue with her husband. So she turned to the “Am I The A**hole” […] More
Having in-laws nearby to help with a new baby can be a life saver. But what happens when you have doubts about their caring abilities? A woman on Reddit found herself in this dilemma after seeing the way her in-laws took care of her dog left her less than confident in their capacity to care […] More
When a loved one is in need, it’s a wonderful feeling if we are able to help them out in some way. But there have to be limits to our kindness, of course, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Nlwile3f was stunned when their brother and his girlfriend accused them of forcing them […] More
It makes perfect sense that we always want the best medical care possible when we’re in need of it. That goes twofold for new mothers tasked with providing good care for their newborns. A new father’s recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit. The Original Poster (OP), anonymously known as 00_throwaway9 on […] More
Going through a pregnancy and giving birth is an emotionally draining experience. It affects every aspect of a person. And, 80% of people giving birth will experience one form of postpartum anxiety and depression. We must normalize talking about these things with our family and with mental health professionals. Redditor newdadthrowaway8003 encountered this very issue […] More
We’ve all been in a situation at some point where we were overbooked and had to decide how we would proceed. Maybe we were working more than one job, or juggling work and school, or maybe we just had a baby. Whatever our story might be, it’s fair to say it’s hard. Sometimes it involves […] More
Any of us who have children of course want what’s best for our children, but we also hope that the people around us want what’s best for them, too. Unfortunately, “what’s best” doesn’t always include all of the people we have around us. This was a hard truth one mother-to-be had to address, according to the […] More
Redditor 143BenAndHolly is a supportive father whose wife is suffering from postpartum depression. When the Redditor invited his brother and family over for a visit, drama ensued as a result of his sister-in-law (SIL) making comments that were apparently upsetting his wife. He dealt with the issue, and the consequences led him to the “Am […] More
Giving someone a gift is a gesture that comes from the heart. But if the gift winds up being a disappointment, should it minimize the intent behind it? That is something Redditor therealkeeenski struggled with and consulted strangers online for perspective. He is a 19-year-old who made a blanket by hand to offer as a […] More
When it’s time to have a baby, everyone has their own vision of how that should happen, complete with what to include in a hospital bag and birth plan, where to have the birth, and who should be allowed to attend. These plans get complicated quickly when the people involved don’t agree with what should […] More
When we’re brand new parents, we tend to struggle with activities we never thought we would. After all, changing a baby’s diaper or putting a new outfit on them is much harder than one might expect! But at some point, we’re encouraged to get past these hiccups, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. […] 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
