Parenting post-divorce can be a minefield of issues. It’s especially problematic when the divorcing parties don’t always see eye to eye. That of course leads to drama with the kids. And kids don’t often take well to being stuck in the middle. But sometimes, it’s inevitable. Redditor tree_goddess wanted to discuss their experience and get […] More
When two people go through a divorce, more than two people are typically affected. This is especially true when children are involved. It cuts even deeper when the divorce is a result of an affair. A teen on Reddit was upset and lashed out after her father married his mistress and is now expecting a […] More
Losing a child is the worst thing imaginable for parents, and it is not up to others to try and convince them the grief will end. Those who experienced such an unimaginable heartbreak process grief differently, and compassion from family members and friends can go a long way. One teen, however, had a difficult time […] More
Sometimes we just have to spoil ourselves. We see something we don’t necessarily need but definitely want, and we decide it would bring us great joy to have and to hold it. For some of us, it takes a little longer to save up for the special treat, but when we finally have it in […] More
While people say they would do anything for family – and the sentiment is usually true at its core – unspoken boundaries do exist. A person shouldn’t be expected to hinder their own well-being and compromise their future in order to fulfill a favor to a family member, especially when it’s an avoidable monetary favor. […] More
This should come as a surprise to no one, but… our bodies change as we get older. We may gain weight. We may lose weight. But the fact remains that we will not be the same size forever. Again, it’s no shocker. However… A teen on Reddit is quite perplexed after her older sister became […] More
Not all stepfamilies are alike. Unfortunately for one fifteen-year-old, living with hers was not ideal for a variety of reasons due to animosity towards her mother. When things reached a boiling point after an incident in the household, she resorted to revealing a hard truth that caused drama. She subsequently sought judgment on the “Am […] More
One thing we can all agree on about religion is that most people don’t agree about religion. While numerous religions exist, there exist even more ways in which people practice religion… or don’t. And many times, children raised in a religious household go on to find their own ways to implement their religious beliefs in […] More
Whether it’s from kindergarten, high school or college, graduating is a major milestone in one’s life. Typically, the graduate wants to celebrate the occasion by sharing the special day with loved ones. And usually, it’s the other way around, as well… usually, but not always. A teen on Reddit was upset after his parents skipped […] More
Dining with family can be a hassle. There are always certain places half of the group wants to go, and the other half would rather die than go to. So, of course, picking the restaurant becomes a war. However, there are a few particular places that may make some people feel uncomfortable to be at. […] More
Redditor KindConcert4788, a mere teenager, has been tasked with scrimping and saving to help afford her stepbrother’s cancer treatment. The Original Poster’s (OP’s) stepbrother was diagnosed with cancer at the heartbreaking age of 2. The OP’s mom and stepdad were told he could receive better treatments abroad. Because these treatments aren’t in the US, they […] More
Redditor IcyTap6812 is a stepmother to three teenagers. The Original Poster (OP) has no desire to be a mom herself but doesn’t mind taking on occasional stepmother duties when the kids are over to visit. Recently, however, the OP’s husband introduced the idea of the two youngest moving in with them. The dynamic between the […] More
