Toxic Management Puts Employee on a «Wall of Shame» For Calling Out After Her Dog Died

It can be hard to get sympathy in the workplace after a pet dies. I experienced this firsthand when I worked at, of all places, a dog bakery. After an entire summer of covering my coworker’s shifts anytime they wanted to go to a concert or go on vacation, I begged for somebody to take …
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Man Lies About His Wife Being Infertile, Asks Internet for Judgement

Usually, when people anonymously tell stories of their lives on the Internet they tend to smudge the details to paint themselves in a better light. But not this man. When he told the internet he had been spreading rumors that his wife was unable to have children, he told the truth and nothing but the …
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A Regrettable Section of Facepalm Moments

The facepalm. A classic motion that immediately conveys the inner feeling of the palmer. Almost always, those are shame and exasperation. Usually, it’s impulsive. One of those go-to motions when you hear about the egregiously stupid act someone has committed or a particularly shameful news story. It’s a classic; deified by one of the internet’s …
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Apartment Complex Ignites Debate By Publicly Shaming Households Late On Rent

Realistically, most of us are only a couple of missed paychecks away from not having a place to live. It’s not a nice thought, but it is an unfortunate reality — one that some people have a lot more experience with than others.  Dealing with many landlords can be a prickly experience at the best …
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20+ Self-Loathing Memes to Take Down the Shame Spiral

Ever feel absolutely filled with crushing self-doubt and feelings of worthlessness? Yeah, us too. These memes, while arguably depressing, are a reminder that you’re not alone. Sometimes that’s just what you need to pick yourself up and dust yourself off.