We like to believe that those we love never truly leave us. Even if they are no longer living on this earth. But what about those whom we don’t miss terribly? In that case, we tend to try and think of them as little as possible. Even going so far as to rid ourselves of […] More
A widow is dealing with a conflict that has suddenly arisen amidst her grief while simultaneously being there for her and her late husband’s two children. When her intentions were challenged and she was accused of being selfish, she visited the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit to seek judgmemt from strangers online. There, Redditor […] More
CW: Suicide Squabbling over money and belongings after a person’s death is an awful experience. It makes the grieving process that much more difficult. Rarely does everyone behave in the right way. Ugly things get said and feelings get hurt. But often it can be unavoidable. Redditor CharacterQuality5429 wanted to discuss her experience and get […] More
Content Warning: Widowhood, Brain Aneurysm, Grief When two people get married and are obviously deeply in love, it’s easy for us to see how their love will last a lifetime, but not all lifetimes last that long. Every once in a while, though, a person gets a second chance at experiencing a special kind of […] More
Not everyone has the privilege of sharing family heirlooms and family traditions. But some people are so desperate to feel “involved,” they show an ugly side when inquiring about a possible heirloom, especially when it’s not ready to be given, side-eyed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. Redditor bluesjean had been a widow for the […] More
What is the purpose of life insurance? Is it to pay for a funeral or to cover lost income or to help survivors start over? A widow struggling with that question turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Icy-Sun6781 asked: “AITA for not giving my late husband’s mom any of the […] More
Losing someone you love is never easy. The grieving process can take years to regain a healthy mindset, but it never ends. The lost loved one will always be missed. A source of comfort most people rely on are mementos and physical reminders of the one they grieve for. While some ill-advised people think the […] More
Family heirlooms can cause a lot of jealousy and tension in family’s unless there’s an established tradition for passing the heirloom on. But if a sibling demands the tradition be thrown out the window just because they want the heirloom, is the rightful recipient wrong when they say no? A young widow pondering that question […] More
Marriage is ’til death do us part, but sometimes that comes sooner than we ever anticipated. But does being widowed young mean you should forget or discard your first spouse if you find love again? A young widow turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback after her former sister-in-law asked for […] More
A widow who professed to be a terrible baker found himself in a dilemma when trying to recreate a special treat his late wife used to bake for him. When he reached out to professionals who fixed the problem, things didn’t turn out the way he had hoped. After causing some drama, he visited the […] More
We’ve all known one of those people who believe they can treat other people however they wish without receiving any consequences. But we’ve also all heard the old saying that goes, ‘Treat others how you would like to be treated,’ the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit pointed out. Redditor DifferenceUnique3618 looked on as her […] More
A mother of two whose husband tragically died has moved on and recently remarried. Her new husband agreed to move into the house she formerly occupied with her late husband, but the transition wasn’t easy. When she responded to a situation involving an in-law that resulted in drama, she turned to the “Am I the […] More
