Welcome, moms and pops of the internet. Kids are expensive. When they're babies, it feels like every penny goes towards diapers, babysitters, and food. As they grow, they start needing more and more food (while also getting pickier and picker). They start growing rapidly, necessitating a constant flow of new shoes and clothes that will fit them comfortably. Then, money goes into school, school supplies, hobbies, toys, trips, extracurricular activities, and now in the 2020s, subscriptions to Net…

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She said the meat was older than her daughter!

As a parent, you want the best for your children. You'll go above and beyond to ensure they have a great future. That being stated, what would you do if your child came to visit you with a partner whom you find disagreeable? To avoid upsetting your daughter, would you choose to grieve in private or would you try to drive the two apart by speaking out? The story below is an account of a dumbfounded mom. The original poster (OP) recently learned that her daughter, who is twenty years old, has bee…

There are moments when the frenzy of everyday life causes you to lose sight of what truly matters. It may be your spouse, your children, your career, or your pals. But when someone points out a clear oversight on your part, do you take responsibility for it or do you try to pin it on stress from your busy life? The story below tells the story of the frustrated husband. As mentioned in the initial post , the original poster (OP) received an invitation to accompany his niece down the aisle on her…

Your priorities should center around your family. On the big day, though, the bride and groom are the couple that matter the most, therefore everyone involved should make a concerted effort to make sure that their vision is realized. What follows is the story of a disgruntled son. The original poster (OP) is expected to marry his true love in the coming months. OP discovered that his father had planned to deliver a speech prior to the nuptials. However, OP declined the invitation to speak at th…

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. This is the one day where you have complete control over the course of events. Having said that, how would you respond if your own father, driven solely by self-interest, ignored your needs? On your special day, would you give in quietly to keep the peace, or would you stand your ground and insist on having everything done your way? This story tells the tale of a perplexed girl. The original poster (OP) describes the moment her father…

Your family should come first at all times. That being said, whom would you classify as family? Do your family members represent the people you were born into or are they the ones who have supported you through good times and bad? The story that follows describes the dissatisfied stepdaughter. The original poster (OP) tells her story in a Reddit thread. In the piece, she mentions that following her parents' divorce approximately ten years ago, her mother remarried and had three additional child…

Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs a person can have. Because of this, on May 12th of every year, we celebrate and pay tribute to all of the mothers in our community for their unshakable dedication, tireless efforts, and boundless love. The mother, who was left stunned, tells her story below. The original poster (OP) is a mother to two beautiful children. When the kids were still babies, OP and her partner separated, with him relocating all the way across the country. He assured her he w…

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Sometimes You Just Can't Win

Embracing The Terrible Twos Era

Don't Give Up On Your Tiny Human

Nowadays, women can roam the world and pursue previously unattainable heights without being restricted to the household. Because of this, some individuals still find it hard to believe that women are no longer inferior to the glorious male gender. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated daughter. The Original Poster (OP) is a 28-year-old wildlife biologist. OP recently completed her master's degree and she plans to go to doctoral school. Unfortunately, her father still sees her as…

Truly their father's daughter…

This iconic trend is just one of many to go viral, but even generations beyond Gen Z and Alpha have joined in on the fun.