Aunt Refuses to Call Her Trans Niece By Her New Name, Every Other Family Member Changes Their First Name in Solidarity

«This has truly driven [this nefarious aunt] away, which was the plan in the first place. Our trans niece makes for better company, so good riddance to one crappy sister!»

‘It’s my house my rules’: Son kicks out overbearing mom for continuing to make breakfast despite his wishes

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but apparently, that slogan was made up by breakfast cereal lobbyists. The most important meal of the day is whatever one you want it to me. Personally, I’m a breakfast believer, just because I love breakfast foods. Give me a fried egg, a …
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New mother grapples with a tough decision after realizing her mom was a dangerous parent: ‘Her defense? I did this with you and you survived’

Becoming a parent puts into perspective how difficult it is to be a GOOD parent. Perhaps this shines a light on our own families and if you’re lucky, you can glean wisdom from your parents. However, if you’re like most of us, watching your parents interact with their grandchild can be a jarring reminder of …
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Lame son storms out of his mom’s Renaissance fair-themed birthday party because she didn’t like his fiancée’s Disney bachelorette party: ‘I just could not stop thinking ‘hypocrite»

I am a woman who finds much pleasure in lame things. I will go to a theme park or local carnival with the same joy in my heart as I did when I was a child living it up at Six Flags Over Texas. I invite kitschy, low-culture things into my life because they’re just …
Seguir leyendo Lame son storms out of his mom’s Renaissance fair-themed birthday party because she didn’t like his fiancée’s Disney bachelorette party: ‘I just could not stop thinking ‘hypocrite»

‘She believes I inflicted trauma on her’: Mother hides daughter’s college acceptance and scholarship from her, accuses her of traumatizing her for being angry about it

«Trauma» can be a dime a dozen these days. There are a lot of people out there who will use traumatic experiences as an excuse for acting badly instead of doing to hard thing of working through said trauma. I think that’s one of the biggest problems with our modern conception of mental health. Identifying …
Seguir leyendo ‘She believes I inflicted trauma on her’: Mother hides daughter’s college acceptance and scholarship from her, accuses her of traumatizing her for being angry about it

Mother admonished for being overly controlling about her daughter’s birthday dinner: ‘Is it wrong that I wanted to do it as a family?’

Often in life, if you hold on to things too tight and try to perfect the situation—trying to please everybody—you’re going to end up pleasing nobody. Especially if, you’re so obsessed with your own thoughts and ideals that you forget to actually even listen to what everyone else is telling you would make them happy …
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Spoiled wife freaks out after husband refuses to pay for weekly housekeeper: ‘She has always had a housekeeper from a young age’

There are so many people out there who do not know how to take care of themselves. I never claimed to be the cleanest person in the world, but at least I can ensure my apartment is tidy without someone else doing the work for me. When I went to college, I couldn’t tell you …
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Spice-phobic husband complains family doesn’t accommodate his palate: ‘He’s a big boy and shouldn’t be acting like that’

As a spice enthusiast, I have little patience for those who can’t take the heat. Sure, I have my limits, but it’s no fun to go out to eat with people with limited palates. Some folks can’t help it, sure, but I feel like some of them are just being wimps. But in any case, …
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20+ Funny Memes for People In Therapy Who Should Be Sending Their Family the Bill

You break it you buy it, mom!

‘They need their 25-year-old to subsidize their lifestyle’: Mom charges son $600 in rent, retaliates when he wants to move out

Living with your parents when you’re an adult is a tough gig. It’s nice to have a free (or usually cheap) place to land, but it often comes at a price. You usually forgo your privacy, independence, and some level of maturity. But it’s a tradeoff. Rent is incredibly expensive these days, no matter where …
Seguir leyendo ‘They need their 25-year-old to subsidize their lifestyle’: Mom charges son $600 in rent, retaliates when he wants to move out