at our wits' end

Raising tiny tots is far from an easy task

'She claimed she was doing me a favor'

Fathers are parents too

It's hard to go from darkest humor of the friend group to mom of a toddler…

First surprising steps in a journey that lasts a lifetime.

Trial and error.

"I guess I could’ve pulled up an article but both of my parents are VERY dismissive…"

Just when you think you can't do it anymore, memes will bring you back to life

As previously mentioned, meeting the needs of the expectant mother is essential to preserving harmony and peace within the family. In the first part of the story, the original poster (OP) talks about her awkward encounter with her stepmother. Even though OP has often said that she detests these kinds of gatherings, her stepmother organized a surprise gender reveal party in an attempt to take over her moment. Therefore, as soon as OP arrived at the gathering and saw what was going on, she fled,…

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The arrival of a new child into the family is a happy event. That being stated, do you honor and adhere to the wishes of the expectant parents, or do you insist on your own approach? The story below is an account of a frustrated mother-to-be. In the upcoming months, the original poster (OP) is anticipated to welcome her first child. Prior to the baby's arrival, her stepmother asked her if she would be interested in holding a gender reveal party, to which she replied truthfully. OP would much pr…

Nothing's like the bond between a mother and her first born

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…

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…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. If there’s one thing everyone should be able to rely on, it’s their parents. Parents should be there for their children through thick and thin; balancing compassion and empathy, with life lessons to instill. Without a parent’s guidance, it’s nearly impossible to navigate the world of relationships, or anything else for that matter. When you don’t get the empathy and support you need from your family, it can cause some unhealthy coping mechanisms, attachment st…