Remember when you were a kid? Your parents laid out a list of chores for you to complete before the end of the week, and if you didn’t, you’d be grounded until they say you’ve repented enough for your sins. Now, imagine that same process, but being an 18-year-old who doesn’t live under the same …
Seguir leyendo Parents demand their 18-year-old daughter complete her chores despite her living in college dorms, then retaliate by blocking their home’s Wi-Fi from all her devices: ‘I just can’t help but feel bitter’
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‘I’m desperately trying to love myself without constantly hearing her voice in my head’: Entitled mother spends 10+ years criticizing her now 22-year-old daughter’s weight, then stands firm in her critical behavior when her daughter calls her out
Body weight and eating habits are uncomfortable and sensitive topics for many. Unrealistic beauty standards are the catalyst for many different mental health disorders, and are often perpetuated by those around us, consciously and unconsciously. For whatever reason, our tiny human minds believe a number on the scale determines our worth in the world, and …
Seguir leyendo ‘I’m desperately trying to love myself without constantly hearing her voice in my head’: Entitled mother spends 10+ years criticizing her now 22-year-old daughter’s weight, then stands firm in her critical behavior when her daughter calls her out
Man’s girlfriend goes into labor during a visitation with him and his ex’s 4-year-old son, he demands his ex pick up the child, then loses it when she refuses because she’s been drinking: ‘It would be irresponsible of me to drive’
When one becomes a parent, they make a promise to the little one they’ve brought into the world, swearing that they will never put them in harm’s way if they can help it. We all know that you cannot protect your child from everything, because we are not higher beings. However, all it takes is …
Seguir leyendo Man’s girlfriend goes into labor during a visitation with him and his ex’s 4-year-old son, he demands his ex pick up the child, then loses it when she refuses because she’s been drinking: ‘It would be irresponsible of me to drive’
‘He’s proven he has no intention of getting his life together’: Man urges fiancée to kick her 23-year-old son out of the house after he blows through his $1k+ student loan, claiming she is enabling his irresponsible behavior
Seeing someone you care about waste their potential is a different kind of pain; You feel as though you could’ve done something to help them, prevent them from ruining what little drive they had left to change their ways and be the best version of themselves. Unfortunately, you cannot save someone who doesn’t want to …
Seguir leyendo ‘He’s proven he has no intention of getting his life together’: Man urges fiancée to kick her 23-year-old son out of the house after he blows through his $1k+ student loan, claiming she is enabling his irresponsible behavior
‘She will try to push herself into the spotlight’: Parent refuses to force their 11-year-old daughter to invite her 6-year-old cousin to her birthday party due to her frequent tantrums and attention-seeking behavior
A parent’s duty is to ensure they enjoy life to the fullest within reason. A child’s birthday party is no exception; an enjoyable celebration of another trip around the sun is integral to a kid’s childhood and will impact them for years to come. After all, children don’t have that many memories to choose from …
Seguir leyendo ‘She will try to push herself into the spotlight’: Parent refuses to force their 11-year-old daughter to invite her 6-year-old cousin to her birthday party due to her frequent tantrums and attention-seeking behavior
Aunt-in-law isolates herself from family after her siblings-in-law unintentionally leave her out of a family decision concerning their mother’s housing situation: ‘Now we’re stuck in this cold silence’
When the matriarch of a family starts thinking about moving to a home more suitable for their physical needs, especially when they are coming into old age, it’s important to let them know that they’re well-supported. Too much support could cause more harm than good, however, because no elderly person wants to feel coddled and …
Seguir leyendo Aunt-in-law isolates herself from family after her siblings-in-law unintentionally leave her out of a family decision concerning their mother’s housing situation: ‘Now we’re stuck in this cold silence’
‘He chose her over us’: 16-year-old daughter refuses to check on father’s pregnant partner during her mother’s custody weeks, citing her father’s affair with the woman going back 4+ years
Children are often expected to assume the role of an adult in their personal family structures, and this is especially the case when a parent is trying to punish them for having normal reactions to unpleasant situations. Why is an actual adult inciting a reaction from a child in the first place? This type of …
Seguir leyendo ‘He chose her over us’: 16-year-old daughter refuses to check on father’s pregnant partner during her mother’s custody weeks, citing her father’s affair with the woman going back 4+ years
‘He felt like his entire life was a lie’: Family member informs their cousin’s husband that their cousin inherited a large sum of money from their grandparents while he has been working 3 jobs to keep their family afloat
Financial transparency is a significant pillar of any relationship. This isn’t to say that finances must always be shared, but both parties should always be aware of their partner’s finances to some degree. Why? If you’re considering building a life together or have already done so, money is typically a significant factor in those plans. …
Seguir leyendo ‘He felt like his entire life was a lie’: Family member informs their cousin’s husband that their cousin inherited a large sum of money from their grandparents while he has been working 3 jobs to keep their family afloat
Entitled grandparents insist that they bring couple’s daughter to Disney with them against the couple’s wishes, then feed the fire by repeatedly mentioning it in front of the child: ‘Safety is our number one priority’
If you’re part of a family in which your grandparents insist they have greater say over your children’s lives than you do, buckle up. This story might strike a particular nerve. A Disney amusement park to a child is like a winning lottery ticket to an adult; a child’s eyes glow with excitement the moment …
Seguir leyendo Entitled grandparents insist that they bring couple’s daughter to Disney with them against the couple’s wishes, then feed the fire by repeatedly mentioning it in front of the child: ‘Safety is our number one priority’
Divorced dad pays off family home in place of child support and leaves his 21-year-old kid half of the house, her mother demands she surrender her half so she has full ownership: ‘I would be kicked out immediately’
Divorce, though difficult to witness as a child who thought Mom and Dad would be together forever, is sometimes necessary to make a family work. Some parents weren’t meant to be romantically involved, but now that a child is in the mix, they must do what’s necessary to foster a healthy co-parenting relationship. This, unfortunately, …
Seguir leyendo Divorced dad pays off family home in place of child support and leaves his 21-year-old kid half of the house, her mother demands she surrender her half so she has full ownership: ‘I would be kicked out immediately’