Blending a family isn’t always easy. It can be a wonderful experience when parents who have biological children also take in and adopt foster children. There are so many children in need of a stable home. But that blending process is fragile for many. How do parents give enough to everybody? Redditor wildlayabout wanted to […] More
Being a foster parent for a child can be a heavy load to carry. There are so many children in that world who need a stable, safe home. Though it’s a worthy undertaking, fostering requires a lot of patience and strength. It’s not meant for everybody, and every match-up isn’t going to be a success. […] More
Losing a parent very early on in life leaves a big hole in the life of a child. It can be especially difficult when the child never got to know the deceased parent. Accepting any new partner a parent brings home is challenging. But these particular situations carry a different kind of weight. This is […] More
Life is full of tragedy and joy. It’s never easy, but everyone tries to learn how to take the good with the bad. And not knowing how to process joy because of tragedy can be a harrowing situation. Life does go on after sad events. How everyone involved copes and lives can be tricky to […] More
We’ve all faced disappointment in our lives. Especially as children. What we might not have realized at the time is that when we found ourselves sad and disappointed as children, our parents were likely even more sad and disappointed than we were. As there is nothing a parent hates more than seeing their child so […] More
The state of one’s relationship with their family could have surprising effects on their relationships with others. Specifically, their in-laws or soon-to-be in-laws. Those on bad terms with their family might find themselves hating the idea of family in general and make no effort to become close with their in-laws. While others with strained familial […] More
Being a stepparent isn’t always easy. It can be especially tricky if the death of a birth parent is involved. One side doesn’t want a replacement. And the other just wants to fill a void. Happy mediums in these scenarios can be hard to come by. Redditor DareWorldly483 wanted to discuss her experience and get […] More
Figuring out living arrangements with family can be difficult. Siblings taking care of siblings when parents are out of the picture can be especially taxing. Older siblings don’t automatically sign on to be surrogate parents. When that happens it can blur a lot of lines and trigger a lot of emotions. Emotions that can whither […] More
A wedding is a HUGE event in people’s lives. And it takes precision planning. So it can be very aggravating when guests bail with no explanation. A head count is essential. And when people don’t show up, that can cause issues. Case in point… Redditor Designer-Anybody8043 wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. […] More
Thanks to all of these advanced DNA testing places, so many people are discovering relatives they never knew about. It can be overwhelming to find a long-lost relative. And there is no proper etiquette for the occasion. When a person learns they have a loved one who has been hidden from them, that can hit […] More
How and when someone comes out is a very personal choice. No matter what age, it all depends on a person’s emotional readiness. There is no perfect way to do it. And this can be a difficult pill for parents to swallow. A parental instinct is often to engage and discuss. But a kid may […] More
When being welcomed into someone’s home, it is always wise to err on the side of caution. True, most of the time, a host will tell you to “help yourself to anything.” But when they say “anything,” they don’t always literally mean “anything.” As a result, it is always a good idea to ask before […] More
