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Beggars can't be choosers

Anyone who had a challenging relationship with their parents as a kid faces a dilemma when they finally break free from their parents and become an adult – Either you try to put aside whatever happened in your childhood and continue having a functioning relationship with your parents, or you simply cut ties with them and move on. Eventually, most children land somewhere in the middle of these two options, keeping in contact with their parents while still maintaining a safe distance from them. T…

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Putting myself in a time out to read these

You might be surprised who's in the wrong here

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. Your family is your forever, whether you would like to accept it or not. Your family has been there for you from the moment of your birth until the end of time. How would you respond, though, if you weren't seen as a member of the family but rather as an outsider? The stepfather in the story below is displeased. The original poster (OP) had recently lost his wife. She left three children, ages 22, 25, and 27, behind. It didn't matter…

We see you, you're not invisible!

Is she justified?

The age at which young adults finally move out of their parents' houses is getting older and older the more time passes. With inflation only going up, it is getting practically impossible for kids to afford to live on their own, so they continue to rely on the support of their families, at least when it comes to their living situation. But not all kids get along with their parents, and some can't wait to turn 18 simply so they can move out, no matter the costs. This also means that not all youn…

When does school start again?

Today is the day you let your kid play with fireworks. Just kidding, unless…

She's got some nerve

Parenting demands that both the parents and their kid be involved in the relationship, otherwise neither of them can move along. If a kid refuses to let their parents be a part of their lives, there is little the parent can do to change that, especially when the kid gets older and has their own life. I feel for parents who truly try their best but are met with constant criticism from their children, and as a child myself, I constantly remind myself that my parents are people too, and they deser…

He's a menace