Grief is not a straight line. There’s no quick fix, no simple set of steps to follow when finding our way through the woods of grief. The challenge, though, is that our path through loss often effects those around us. So, what happens when the path you’re taking isn’t just not helping, but actively hurting […] More
*The following article contains discussion of sexual assault Sudden behavioral changes can stem from something else going on. When trauma occurs, children especially can act out instead of disclosing their trauma. That can lead to misunderstandings. Case in point… Redditor tthrowaway16__ wanted to discuss her experience with her children and get some feedback. So she […] More
Every friendship has compromises. No two people see the world in exactly the same way so it is often necessary to bend on one topic or another. Maybe she likes country music and you hate it, or he is really into science fiction and you prefer Noir films but you go see Star Wars anyway […] More
Parenting is an everyday challenge. One of the biggest challenges for parents is trying to not bring your past pain and baggage into your family’s life. Learning how to self heal while parenting can be quite dramatic. Case in point… Redditor fkndelightthrowaway wanted to discuss his story for some feedback. So naturally he came to […] More
WARNING: this article mentions non-explicit childhood sexual abuse For all the joy that wedding’s bring, all weddings also come with an unfortunate amount of stress. One of the most common points of contention at any wedding can be the dress code. It’s almost become expected for bridesmaids to be less than enamored of their dresses, […] More
We should all be able to agree that food aversions and food allergies and sensitivities are real. There are foods that some people hate, and there are others that some people simply cannot consume without becoming sick. But those are concerns that should be handled on their own plates, not on someone else’s, pointed out the […] More
If there is one thing we’ve learned from two decades of watching Grey’s Anatomy it’s that working in the medical field is not for the faint of heart. And… behind the scenes, hospitals are overrun with high drama. There is just as much workplace bickering as any other job. I suppose you have to find […] More
We all know that breakups are hard. Whether we’re the ones doing the breaking up or receiving the bad news, it’s often a moment of dread, sadness, and even grieving what might have been. But that doesn’t give us an excuse to act inappropriately and impose on our former partners, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” […] More
Sometimes being a good friend means saying uncomfortable truths. If our friends are acting like spoiled brats we should be allowed to call them out in the most respectful way. Redditor KangarooOverall1247 encountered this very issue with her friend. So she turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for moral judgment on a […] More
As teens and young adults, there was likely something we all idolized that later became a cringey memory. But as pointed out on the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit, even the most innocent idolizations can wind up hurting someone’s feelings. Redditor wasabibean_ struggled recently with supporting someone’s aesthetic choices, while still feeling hurt by how […] More
Acting as a good Samaritan can come with its own host of issues. Sometimes things will fall by the wayside while you’re helping a person in need. Hopefully, if that meant inconveniencing someone else in your life, they forgive you and understand the act of altruism was pretty important. But other times, you get a […] More
For a parent, it can be tough when their own approach with their child collides head on with the priorities another parent takes with theirs. Both parents must navigate their children’s simpler friendship, walking the fine line between sticking to their own guns and being flexible with others. Sometimes, though, toeing that line can be […] More
