Welcome back ladies and gentlemen. Talking about a woman’s body is a controversial topic , and can easily lead to tears, yelling, or just discomfort. As women, we’ve been scrutinized for decades about our appearances , putting so much pressure on us to be beautiful, feminine, and skinny. It’s no wonder so many women develop eating disorders. When all you hear is how you’re not good enough and could be better, it gets to a person. Although talking about bodies isn’t inherently negative, there’s…

BRAT summer is about prioritizing yourself.

“I've never been allowed to sit on my porch with just my husband. I can’t talk to him for more than 15 seconds before she runs over with her dog.”

Weddings are joyous occasions commemorating the union of two people you love. However, how would you feel on the day of the wedding if you found out that the person you believed to be your friend and someone you loved deeply wasn't feeling the same things as you since they hadn't invited you to share on their special day? The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) and the bride have been friends since fifth grade. As a result, OP was overjoyed to hear that he…

The individuals you should rely on and turn to in times of sadness are your family. So, how would you respond if members of your own family didn't want you around? The story below is an account of a heartbroken daughter. After graduating, the original poster (OP) and her partner brought their second kid into the world. Before the baby is born, OP finds out from one of her aunts that the family is going on vacation. She expressed amazement that she had never heard of this trip before and asked f…

My side piece is bread.

It's in the little things.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet . It’s not everyday you get married , so it should be remembered as a sacred and special event, a day that you signed your love away and the whole world watched. As time goes on, you might find out some truths that you weren’t ready for, and this could distort aspects of your memory and current relationship with your partner. How does one ‘know,’ he/she is the one ? Most people say, ‘you just know.’ I believe this sentiment to be true, because y…

She just gets you.

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When a woman is going to be in labor, it’s a very emotional, vulnerable, and intimate position she’s in. Doctors are running around you, nurses are injecting you with foreign objects, and it’s important to have your safety net of people there to comfort you while you’re in such an uncomfortable situation. It’s the woman’s body, therefore it’s the woman’s choice who she wants and doesn’t want in the delivery room with her. No one can speak for her, and no one w…

Brat summer is here, let's make the most of it

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When planning your wedding, it’s normal to want to curate it exactly h ow you want it to be; from the cake, music, venue, and guests, it’s all your say. We’ve all heard the term ‘bridezilla,’ but let’s face it, it’s her wedding so she has the right. It wouldn't be the first time that someone outside of the bride and groom chose to try and dictate wedding plans. Inappropriate, but some people lack that kind of tact. This brings us to the Reddit piece. It’s abou…

The honeymeme phase

Run.

As she should

Your family should always come first in your life. It doesn't matter if you are related to them by birth or marriage; you must always act in alignment with their interests and intentions. The story below tells the story of the frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) had been married to his wife for a long time. The wife has a daughter and son from a previous marriage and OP happily took on the role of stepfather. Things were going well at first—OP was supporting his new family, and the wif…