I have a daughter from an affair, and I know that makes me a terrible person. My very forgiving wife agreed to give me a second chance but didn’t want my daughter, Daisy, to live with us. I agreed, but I still wanted to be involved in Daisy’s life. When Daisy, who was 15 at … Read more
It seems like you’ve been understanding about Michael’s feelings regarding the divorce for a long time, but his remark at the engagement dinner pushed you to finally speak up. You wanted to address his ongoing frustration, especially since he mentioned it in front of his in-laws. AITA for Telling My Son to Move On from … Read more
A year ago, I started family therapy with my dad and stepmom. Our therapist gave each of us a journal to record our thoughts and feelings each week, with the option to share them in therapy. I’ve chosen not to share what I write with my dad and stepmom, though I discuss it in individual … Read more
I’m a 35-year-old woman who lost my father when I was 5. Shortly after, my mother married a man named John, who had two teenage sons. John didn’t want to raise a daughter, so my mother left me with my aunt and took my brother (8 at the time) to live with her and John. … Read more
During a recent family trip after his father’s death, a father faced a dilemma when his daughter, Shiloh, had to sleep on the floor while her stepsisters had beds in their hotel room. Seeing this, he quickly booked a separate hotel room for Shiloh to ensure she had a comfortable place to sleep. This decision … Read more
I (18F) have a twin sister (18F) who’s been with her boyfriend since freshman year. He’s also 18, from a wealthy family, and had a job lined up right after graduation. Even though they were responsible, my sister got pregnant unexpectedly. They always used protection, so it was a surprise. She finished her senior year … Read more
A 21-year-old young man recently felt deeply hurt and abandoned on his birthday. His mother had planned a special VR experience for them. However, she canceled it at the last minute to go on a date with her boyfriend. This left him alone on his milestone day. Feeling devastated, he decided to air his grievances … Read more
A 45-year-old mother faces a tough decision about whether to tell her 12-year-old daughter, Julie, the truth about her strained history with her father. The mother divorced Julie’s father a decade ago after he accused her of infidelity, despite her faithfulness. DNA tests confirmed Julie was his child, but doubts lingered. Since the divorce, Julie’s … Read more
When my son revealed that he was my daughter, I was overwhelmed. I couldn’t believe that such a major change had occurred without me knowing, and I struggled to accept her new identity. My initial resistance put a lot of strain on our relationship, but being open about my struggle, though challenging, allowed her to … Read more
I just turned 21 last month and have spent most of my birthdays alone because I’ve been away at college. A month before my birthday, my mom asked what I wanted to do, and I told her I just wanted to spend the day with her since I’ve been away. She found a VR place … Read more