Rhonda’s life changed when she became pregnant at 16. Her father, David Harris, furious, gave her an ultimatum: abort the baby or leave. Rhonda chose to keep the baby and left home, only to be abandoned by her boyfriend, Peter. Homeless, she went into labor and was found by a kind woman, Angela Bamford, who […]

I remember 17 years ago when I had my first baby. I was lying in the hospital with the baby next to me in her crib. That night, a nurse came in and said she could take the baby to the nursery for a few hours so I could sleep. I said, “No thanks, I […]

Sofia, 35, had a happy marriage with her husband, Alex, who passed away unexpectedly five months ago. Struggling with grief, she shared her story, seeking advice. Alex had two sons from a previous marriage with his ex-wife, Natalie, whom Sofia described as greedy. After Alex’s death, Natalie and his sons took what they wanted from […]

I went to an international school in Asia where many of the students had rich parents. Most kids were dropped off by their driver in a new Mercedes. I was there on a scholarship, and my family was working class. I never knew why my mom would take me to school at 6 am, before […]

My wife and I sleep naked. One morning, I woke up to find brown streaks all over my legs, arms, and a big spot on my stomach. I asked my wife, “What happened?” and saw that her back and arms were covered too. It turns out she had been eating chocolate chips in bed, forgot […]

On November 29, 2021, a grieving widower shared his anguish in the “Off My Chest” forum. Though he wasn’t seeking advice, his story resonated with many, who reassured him it was okay to mourn. He and his wife had a happy four-year marriage, blessed with a child. But tragedy struck when his wife passed away, […]

My dad used to drive me to school at 5:00 a.m., hours before anyone else got there. He would always park far away, near a broken fence, saying that walking in the morning mist was “good for us” and a nice way to start the day. One foggy morning, I asked him why we parked […]

A mother is driving her daughter to a playdate. “Mommy,” the little girl asks, “How old are you?” “Honey, you shouldn’t ask a lady her age. It’s not polite,” the mother replies. “Okay,” the girl says, “How much do you weigh?” “Now really, those are personal questions and none of your business,” the mother says. […]

I’m a middle school teacher and this year I teach 8th grade. I have a large chest that’s hard to hide. I always follow the dress code and in my 6 years of teaching, I’ve never been told I broke any rules. People often compliment my outfits! My admin told me that a parent came […]