Driving Mom's Crazy One Day at a Time

Your family should always come first. Having stated that how would you respond if some members of your family mistreated your nephew, knowing that he would just put up with it because family can get away with anything? The story below is the account of a frustrated aunt. The original poster (OP) and her siblings had always enjoyed cordial relationships. She took inspiration from her sister and the parent she supposedly became following her marriage and the birth of her first child. However, aft…

In any kind of connection, romantic or platonic, honesty is paramount. Therefore, how would you react if someone penalized you for telling them the truth? After all, finding the truth isn't always easy. The story below is an account of a protective sister. In an attempt to learn from their mother's mistakes and not repeat them, the original poster (OP) and her sister promised to notify each other right away if they saw any behavior that mirrored that of their mother after becoming parents. Ther…

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You marry not just him, but his family as well. That's why it's your duty to care for them, no matter how much you love it or how well you get along. The story that follows is an account of a disgruntled wife. The original poster (OP) is a mother and wife. Unfortunately, OP and her in-laws never got along and as a result, they never formed a deep bond. However, OP hardly ever had to interact with her spouse's family because they lived dozens of hours away in an entirely separate state. The situ…

Pregnancy is supposed to be a beautiful time of preparation for the arrival of a new soul on earth. Although everything should proceed without a hitch at this time, things can really turn out a little differently than expected. The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter-in-law. The original poster (OP) and her husband are expecting their first child together. Since OP has a unique name, she is eager to tap into her imagination and come up with a name for her beloved child. OP seems…

The moment just before a baby is born is incredibly exciting. You envision, strategize, and plan everything you want to do with your unborn child. But what would you do if your parents tried to force you to give the child a specific name by means of threats and coercion? For the sake of your child, would you cave into all of their demands, or would you stand your ground? The story that follows is an account of a frustrated soon-to-be mother. The original poster (OP) is expecting a child with he…

Your parents undoubtedly want the best for you. They would never put you in danger and they would never, ever go against your wishes in an attempt to offend you or overstep your bounds. Having said that, how would you react if your parents attempted to decide on matters that would affect your child without first seeking your input? That's exactly what the story below is about. After giving birth to a baby girl, the Original Poster (OP) refuses to have her child's ears pierced, even though her p…

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