My Daughter Cut Me Off Financially After I Refused to Babysit My Grandson
A little backstory: I’m 58, retired, and living what I thought was a peaceful life. My daughter, let’s call her Sarah, is my pride and joy. I…
From ‘Adult’ Party to Gender Reveal
My 60-year-old mother just announced she’s going to her first “adult” party, and she wasn’t sure what to bring. After asking her some questions about it, I…
My Stepmom Was My Baby’s “Temporary Mom” — Now She Won’t Give Him Back
I had my baby at 16. I was a child and didn’t take care of him, so my stepmom quit her job to be a ‘temporary mom….
Did you know that if you eat BANANA EVERY DAY your body can..
Have you ever wondered about those little strings on bananas? You know, the ones that appear when you peel back the yellow skin? Well, they actually serve…
From Heartbreak to Hope
I’m sterile. I kept it from my first girlfriend for a long time because I was afraid that she would leave me. When I finally told her,…
A Guitar Lesson, a Secret Past, and a Shattered Trust
“My wife insisted our 7-year-old son learn guitar with a 25-year-old teacher. When I drove him one day, he cried but said, ‘Mom says I have to…
My Ex-Husband Spent the Money Saved for Our Son on His Stepdaughter
My ex-husband is wasting our son’s college money on his stepdaughter’s education. He said, “I’m the one who worked for it. You sat at home!’ I had…
Unforgettable Stories From the Operating Room that Caught Doctors and Patients By Surprise
My wife was given anesthesia in preparation for a c-section. They let me in the room right before they started surgery. When I got there the first…
The Painful Choice to Leave My Stepson Out of Our Family Getaway
So, here’s the thing. My husband, my 3 children from a previous marriage, and are going on an expensive holiday abroad. We’ve been planning this trip for…
I Refused to Babysit My Grandkids — I’m a Grandma, Not a Free Nanny
A grandmother wrote to share her struggles with her son and daughter-in-law (DIL), who frequently took advantage of her kindness by expecting her to babysit their children….