Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The Heartfelt Surprise My Dad Left Me
I suddenly lost my dad when I was 10. The last gift he brought me was a singing teddy bear. I kept it, and 20 years later, I gave it to my son when he turned 7. We needed to add batteries to make it sing again. I opened it, and my entire body went…
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I Charged My Stepchildren for Christmas Dinner — My House, My Rules
A stepmom shares her experience when her romantic Europe trip was ruined by an unexpected visit from her husband’s ex-wife and kids. On the morning of their flight, the stepmom found the kids and ex-wife at her doorstep, forcing them to cancel their plans. With tensions rising, the stepmom decided to confront the situation. After…
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My Daughter’s Quick-Witted Response to a Soap Scent Issue
My daughter made me proud. She used soap that had more smell than we are used to, and my wife has scent allergies. My wife was mentioning the smell of the soap and my daughter said, “You need to stop being so scentsitive” she then looked at me expectantly while I laughed and praised her.
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Dog Pimples
Preventing dog pimples is simple with proper care. Regularly clean your dog’s face, especially after meals, to remove dirt and bacteria. Use a damp cloth or pet-safe wipes to avoid irritation. Choose non-plastic food and water bowls, as plastic can harbor bacteria. Bath your dog with a vet-approved shampoo, focusing on skin folds and sensitive…
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Federal Appeals Court Rules Some Jan. 6 Protesters ‘Improperly’ Sentenced
In a ruling that could have far-reaching implications for perhaps hundreds of people arrested following the Jan. 6, 2021, protest at the U.S. Capitol Building, a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., ruled that at least some of them were “improperly” sentenced. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit determined that defendant and…
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I Excluded My DIL From Our Family Vacation
This year, I made the tough decision to exclude my daughter-in-law from our family vacation. While we’ve tried to get along since she married my son, her sarcastic remarks and dismissive attitude were becoming too much. At a family dinner, she insulted me for planning the trip, claiming I was controlling. After that, I decided…
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I Took My Baby and Left My Husband After Revealing He Was Calling Me “SWMBO”
One woman shared how a simple message led to the end of her marriage. While her husband was in the shower, she saw a message on his phone from his sports club. It read, “Don’t think I can make it tonight. SWMBO will say no.” Confused by “SWMBO,” she asked him, and he casually explained,…
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My MIL’s Wedding Gift Left Me Humiliated — I Asked Her to Leave Immediately
My MIL always deemed me worthless and never wanted me for her son. She didn’t like that I was from a much lower-class family than hers and that I came from a broken family with divorced parents. On my wedding day, I was surprised to see her smiling and making small talk with everyone. At…
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My Husband Claimed My Body Stinks, but What Shocked Me Was Why He Did It
A woman named Lilly reached out to share the emotional toll her husband’s behavior has had on her. Over the years, their marriage had been loving and respectful. However, about a year ago, her husband began criticizing her body odor despite no changes in her hygiene. His daily comments caused her deep distress, even leading…
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My Teenage Daughter is Shaking My Confidence as a Woman— I Decided to Send Her to Boarding School
Marta shared her painful experience of dealing with her 12-year-old daughter, Rose, who has become increasingly cruel and disrespectful. Rose mocks her appearance, weight, and aging, even going so far as to snip off Marta’s ponytail during a video conference. Despite therapy and efforts from trusted adults, the behavior hasn’t stopped, and it’s severely damaging…
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