In life, friends come and go, but your family is forever. So, how would you respond if your own brothers no longer considered you to be family? Would you give up and admit defeat, or would you persist in attempting to make amends? The story that follows is an account of a frustrated sister. The Original Poster (OP) recalls the moment she realized her siblings had never seen her as a member of the family. OP, the youngest of her siblings, has always held her three older brothers in high regard.…

Your name has the ability to shape who you are by its strength and profundity. However, how would you feel if your grandparents forbade you from using your given name? The story that follows is recounted by a disappointed granddaughter. Once it was established that her mother could not support her, the Original Poster (OP) moved in with her maternal grandparents. All was okay for a while until the couple stated that they felt uncomfortable with the name that was given to her and that they would…

Maybe stay out of this one, dad?

The most significant thing in life is family. But sometimes it's unavoidable to pass judgment on people closest to you. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated sister. To the dismay of her parents, the Original Poster (OP) entered the sales industry shortly after high school. On the other hand, OP's sister went to college and has spent the last ten years pursuing a medical degree. That being said, OP's financial status is significantly more secure than her sister's because of her b…

It makes perfect sense that not every marriage ends with a happy ever after. A completely distinct challenge arises, though, when one partner remarries and the new spouse is hostile toward the former spouse. The story that follows is an account of a dumbfounded ex-wife. Following a decade and a half of marriage, the Original Poster (OP) and her former spouse decided it was time to call it quits. They had three lovely children together and coexisted well. That all changed, though, when OP's ex-h…

Family should come first at all times. But what would you do if your sister decided to design your wedding gown? In other words, the dress that you have been dreaming of since you were a little girl will now be in the hands of an aspiring seamstress… The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. The Original Poster (OP) tells the story of how her step-sister asked to design her wedding gown. OP was first hesitant to agree because the sister is by no means a trained wedding dress designer…

You can't have your cake and eat it too

Teens, especially young females, should be treated with grace and compassion. Given their daily struggles with drastic bodily changes, hormone imbalances, and, well, the bizarre social environment they live in, one would think that a person in a position of power would make an effort to lead by kindness and example. But in the story that follows, the exact opposite occurs. The Original Poster (OP) is the mother of a thirteen-year-old teenage girl. OP's daughter called one day, sobbing, saying t…

Female friendships have great sway and impact. If we really, truly love you, we would stop at nothing to ensure your well-being. There's nothing like the genuine love between two friends who truly care about each other. Having said that, in the post below, a Redditor raises a key question that we have all been thinking about but have never dared to ask: 'What's a sign or trait that makes you want to be friends with another woman'. As I perused the post, I came across a lot of heartwarming, insi…

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…

Might be the actual plot for The Sims movie

Nowadays, a large number of women work in fields that were once thought to be exclusively the domain of men. Think about the vast field of healthcare. But should there still be a gender disparity now that women have entered the public sphere and have proven their value via perseverance, education, skill, and dedication? Does the gender of an employee impact their degree of competency? Below is the story of a puzzled healthcare worker. According to the Original Poster (OP), a male coworker decid…

Our choices are influenced by unconscious bias, whether or not we choose to recognize it. It is how, in the end, we decide whom to avoid, whom to befriend, and, most importantly, whom to turn to when we are in need… The story that follows is an account of a young woman who was affected by unconscious bias while simply attempting to do her job. The Original Poster (OP) is a department manager in a big box hardware store. Everything was going fairly well at the store until a couple came in one da…

Weddings are often accompanied by drama, and there is not much you can do about it. Somedays I am really grateful that I got married young and at least managed to finish with all that drama pretty early in my life. That being said, I get that weddings can be dramatic events for the bride and the groom because that day is one of the most important days of their lives. What I do not get, is why other people care so much about weddings that are not their own. For example, if I have a friend that I…

Rule number one

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