My student came back to class today. She was out all week with a broken rib after her father hit her. She was supposed to come back on Wednesday but she wasn’t ready so they waited until yesterday. She walked into class with the biggest smile in the world. Her arm was in a sling
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Every year my family gathers at a popular vacation spot for a Christmas tradition that has been part of our lives since childhood. One of the highlights is the Secret Santa exchange.
Marriage is about partnership, trust, and knowing your spouse has your back especially when you need it most. But after a series of incidents with my husband’s family, I’m starting to feel like I’m standing alone.
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For over a decade, I’ve been paying for Amazon Prime. Since I was 17, my family has used my account to order packages every day without ever contributing a single cent. For years, I didn’t think much of it until recently, when I sat down and crunched the numbers.
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I (18F) do all the shopping in the house. Its been my job since I was like 12. My dad hates going shopping so I never ask him. For Christmas, I am cooking. I had a very specific grocery list because I was making things that I hadn’t made before. My parents didn’t let me
AITA for telling my mom about my dad’s weaponized incompetence? Read More »
Living in a small house has its challenges, but lately, the constant noise has been pushing me to my limit. My husband loves watching YouTube videos and reels on his phone at full volume.
AITAH for asking my husband to turn it down? Read More »
I’ve worked hard since I was 18 to build a solid financial foundation. Over the years, I’ve saved diligently, creating an emergency fund and slowly working toward a down payment for a house. My family has always known I’m careful with money, but recently, that has become a source of tension with my mom.
EDIT: paraphrased some direct quotes and removed some potentially identifiable info. My brother and his now wife got married three days ago. A very small destination ceremony under 15 people total. My now fiancé and I extended our trip after everyone went home and spent a couple of days exploring the Grand Canyon, a couple
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I (45M) don’t have living parents, so all family gatherings are with my wife’s (36F) family. Early on, I often felt like an outsider at these events. Her father made it clear he didn’t think I was “good enough for his daughter,” and her mother and I had a strained relationship due to our differing
My husband’s mother passed away, and his father remarried five years ago, changing the dynamics of what was once a warm family home into something unwelcoming. I’ve consistently felt like an outsider, evidenced by various acts of unequal treatment.
