My parents have made it clear where their priorities lie and it’s not with me. Their decision to leave nearly everything to my brother while expecting me to shoulder all their responsibilities after they’re gone has pushed me to my breaking point.
The other day I went to pick up my friend since her car has been out of commission for a while. It’s something I’ve done before without issue but this time as soon as she saw my car she started asking if she could drive. I immediately said no.
letting my friend drive my car after saying no, and now she’s blaming me for the damage? Read More »
Growing up, my life revolved around my maternal grandparents. My mom passed away when I was a baby and my dad, despite having custody, didn’t step up to the plate. My grandparents became my true caregivers.
A few months ago my friend lost his job and apartment. Feeling bad for him and wanting to help I offered him a place to stay at my home while he got back on his feet.
AITAH for kicking my friend out of my house after what he did to my dog? Read More »
I have a hysterectomy scheduled for mid-April and one of the critical things my doctor emphasized is that I won’t be able to bend over or squat for at least a week or two during recovery.
AITAH for prioritizing my post-surgery recovery needs over my husband’s feelings? Read More »
On a September afternoon I was hiking through a large wildlife refuge on my day off. The refuge isn’t a state park where I work but I’m familiar with its layout. It features four trails of varying difficulty all looping back to the same starting point.
AITA for “abandoning helpless women in the wilderness”? Read More »
When I walked into the electronics store all I wanted was a smooth transaction to buy a TV for my new apartment. I picked out a model I liked paid for it and was told to wait while the staff retrieved it from the stockroom.
When my ex, the father of my two boys (5 and 3), went to prison in April, life changed drastically for everyone. Before his incarceration he shared custody of the kids, taking them half the time for about eight months. Prior to that I was their sole caregiver.
AITAH for not letting my kids new step mom have them, while their dad is prison? Read More »
I recently discovered that my husband of five years was cheating on me and secretly planning to take a second wife without my knowledge or consent.
For giving my husband full custody of both of our children? Read More »
When I (41M) divorced my ex-wife (37F) five years ago we worked out a financial arrangement. I paid both child support for our son (12) and alimony to help her get back on her feet.
AITA for getting alimony ended when my ex moved in with her boyfriend? Read More »
