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Family & Parenting

Jan 29, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by godef

So got good news over the weekend. Some may recall my son left for Marine boot camp three months ago. I learned that he has passed all the tests and will be graduating next week! My son is a USFM!

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Family & Parenting

Jan 28, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by jerry99

Why are any women Republicans?

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Family & Parenting

Jan 28, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by jjbelle

Any parents here whose children have come out as transgender? I fully support my recently-out trans-daughter, but a discussion about the unique experiences we parents have in this situation would be helpful to me. Maybe others would benefit as well. ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 28, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by bigpawbullets

I’ve posted about “Toxic masculinity”, and I’ve asked for your input about similar derivatives for Toxic… femininity, Homosexuality, etc. Interesting responses! My reason for asking these questions and soliciting input is really more ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 28, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Infinito_rex

Maybe this is something to look forward to.

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Family & Parenting

Jan 28, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Denker

Why do people tell kids things that aren’t true? For example Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, fairy tales, all that. It seems like until the age of 10 we unnecessarily live in a world that is half a fiction. At least later in life most sensible ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 27, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by SleeplessInTexas

Why do kids like me?

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Family & Parenting

Jan 26, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by 1000runner

So true too often

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Family & Parenting

Jan 26, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Scorpio_gurl

LINKLove Polar Bears? Then Have Fewer Children

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Family & Parenting

Jan 24, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Tominator

I created the most awesome office treat. Mix two packets of instant oatmeal and 1 packet of swiss miss instant cocoa. A little hot water. It is like a bowl full of chocolate no-bake cookies. I mentioned this to my chef son, his response was "The ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 24, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Cutiebeauty

When raising children, is it OK to use corporal punishment (spankings)? Or should time-outs and other non-physical disciplines be utilized? Is spare the rod, spoil the child something that is true and effective? Do you know of any ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 24, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by David1955

Sometimes Being An Atheist is Hard.It's those moments of human emotion when emotion and reason clash, and in a second you have to decide what is right.What I'm talking about, and I'm sorry for being personal, concerns the death of my wonderful mother...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 23, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by zblaze

LINKThe Humanist Dilemma: Is It Kosher to Pretend Food Is Kosher? - TheHumanist.com

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Family & Parenting

Jan 23, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Cutiebeauty

What is it about your partner/spouse that you wish you knew about before getting married/committed to each other? Would it have made a difference? Why, why not?

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Family & Parenting

Jan 23, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Mustag_Flint

I rebelled against my atheist parents by going to church. You know the cliche where the family is religious, but the son rebels by being an atheist? I was kind of the opposite. My parents are atheists, but I decided that I believe there is a God of ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 22, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Original_Siren

Steiner education, should it be a choice available to parents through the sate system or not? If yes why....? If not why....? Just trying to gather a range of opinions, to enable debate.

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Family & Parenting

Jan 22, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by GuitarDoctor

Yesterday was a holiday (MLK day) and today the temperature is so cold, the school wanted to start 2 hours late. Having my kids home means I can't go do what I need to do - setting my schedule back by 2 hours sucks. (I'm a self-employed violin ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 21, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by James00346

This boy was raised right.

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Family & Parenting

Jan 21, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Tomfoolery33

LINKThe devotion of the human dad separates us from other apes | Aeon Essays

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Family & Parenting

Jan 21, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by PhillipLee77

Love laughing at the TV with my little lad, spongebob is our fave

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Family & Parenting

Jan 21, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by WilliamCharles

Four years ago today my dad dropped dead of a heart attack in his driveway, alone, putting away Christmas decorations. I think of my dad especially whenever I cook as he taught us kids "bachelor cooking" (industrial portions of easy to prepare ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 20, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Jewelee65

I just lost my brother yesterday and needless to say it’s been a long difficult week. What I dread the most are the stupid comments that people make, like, “ God just needed another angel.” I just have to be prepared for all the typical ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 20, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Twisted185

Video time with my babies.

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Family & Parenting

Jan 20, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by RekabSirhc

Just wanted to share a photo of my kids!

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Family & Parenting

Jan 19, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Gyanez

Watching, That 70's show. I relate more to the parents now than the kids. I've changed. ?

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Family & Parenting

Jan 19, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by CesStuart

After my months of being at university, I went home to see my mother. It's been a long time since I had posted on this site. University has taken a toll on my health, but I shall not focus on that here. I just want to share what happened earlier ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 18, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by GipsyOfNewSpain

Feeling Awesome. When Your Son tells you he accepted a job offer that will pay him more money than you ever made when you were a Government Contractor with a Data Base Manager Part Time and Your Military Retirement!!!! And he is not 30 yet!!!! And ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 18, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by soulless

Ladies: Growing up what did your parents call your vagina? What do you call it to your children? My mom calls it a bug. Which doesn't sit well with me. I find it shameful. My sister says this to her daughters now.

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Family & Parenting

Jan 18, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by MsHoliday

What the everlasting FUCK?!? What teacher ... what HUMAN... does this to KIDS?!?

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Family & Parenting

Jan 18, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by SueNel224

Indoctrinating children into religion is child abuse. Prove me wrong.

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Family & Parenting

Jan 16, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Lucy_Fehr

I'm so excited that I just had to make a big ass post about it. I found 3 first cousins, a second cousin on the other side and an uncle I didn't even know about. I paid for the membership to ancestry and the first person I contacted just happened ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 16, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by skado

LINKThe Importance of Being Scared: Polish Nobel Laureate Wisława Szymborska on Fairy Tales and the Necessity of Fear – Brain Pickings

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Family & Parenting

Jan 16, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Amisja

My little fella (all 6ft 3 of him) goes back to university tonight after being so ill. I know its my job to kick him out of the nest, be tough and happy he's recovered and making his way in the world. Can someone explain to me why it feels like my ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 15, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Captain_Feelgood

In the process of being an administrator to my Mother's Estate, l am daunted by the task of dealing with her collection of jewelry. Much of it is not of very high value, but she does have quite a bit that is. She had the good sense to keep receipts, ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 15, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by dreamsinflux

Negotiations with my son... Him.. It's a great (video)game, you'd fucking love it Me..I'm sure I would. Play dungeons and dragons with me. Him...how about no, and you play "the witcher" Me..how about I play "the witcher" and you play dungeons ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 14, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by HippieChick58

LINKGirl singing to dying cat touches hearts - SHINE

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Family & Parenting

Jan 13, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by OpposingOpposum

My sons and I met this guy in Bradenton fl. Today. What a wonderful thing to do. Great program. All the kids in the park were really engaged.

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Childfree Domain

Jan 13, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by SkotlandSkye

LINK: People Who Prefer Pets Over Kids Are Creating Funny Memes That Explain Their Choice Millennials are choosing pets over kids for a ton of reasons, from cost (an average of $3085 a year to raise a dog, $12-14,000 for a child) to freedom, basic ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 12, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by SkotlandSkye

LINKFlorida Woman Put Her Dad with Alzheimer’s on a One-Way Flight to Denver | The Hearty Soul

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Family & Parenting

Jan 12, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Enchanter

So proud of my daughter. She's graduating today as an IT tech. It's been a long hard road for her. Her biological father never gave her any attention and her mom died when she was 17 and pregnant. A few years of confusion and mistakes but I stayed by...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 11, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Marysmihula

Grandparents and religion

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Family & Parenting

Jan 11, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Chooseluv

POLLDo you still believe in marriage? (If you don't like my options, pick one and comment your suggestions)

42 votes Yes, still possible for two people to commit in this way.
31 votes No, it's archaic and dumb.
39 votes Maybe, with the right person.

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Family & Parenting

Jan 11, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by zblaze

LINKHow RE teachers see religion – and why it can be bad for pupils

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Family & Parenting

Jan 11, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by sweetcharlotte

Do you want to be buried or sprinkled?

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Family & Parenting

Jan 11, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by ToolGuy

I am sure this must have been around here before but I always like it. I have to share this joke... Son: MOM, you said that we were created by God & dad said that we have evolved from monkeys, which is true? Mom: I told you about my side of the ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 9, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Elganned

What is notable about this article is that the man in question is 80, and later in the article it states that he has a 9-year old son. This raises all kinds of questions in my mind: Is the boy adopted? A step-child who came along with...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 8, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Marine

Where I went to school one had to be vaccinated to be accepted. I support this because I would not want my children to be introduced to a disease that could be prevented by a vaccine.

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Family & Parenting

Jan 7, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Nichole765

Having a day where it's all just too overwhelming. And being on medical leave isn't helping...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 6, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by IAJO163

This is crazy! Who will raise the unwanted?

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Family & Parenting

Jan 5, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Harris1218

How to raise children with a religious spouse?

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Family & Parenting

Jan 5, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Myah

Today has been a men and women have different roles day. So the attached Facebook post was cathartic for me: Or their “roles” in society. There is so much variety of individuals why do we hear “men and women have different roles” so much?...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 5, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Cast1es

Was just watching , "Monster-In-Law," on Netflix.com mMine was worse .

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Family & Parenting

Jan 5, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by CallMeDave

POLLHow much autonomy do/should grandparents and aunts or uncles have in the lives of their grandkids, nephews or nieces?

2 votes Parents need to know everything important their kid says to other relatives.
13 votes It takes a village. If parents are lucky enough to have help, they should accept it. Plus, children need safe people to talk t

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Family & Parenting

Jan 5, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by PhillipLee77

The man cave, is actually happening

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Family & Parenting

Jan 5, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by JoeFranke

Eating ice cream with 5 rats

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Family & Parenting

Jan 4, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by OhMyDog

Wife is religious. I am atheist. Child is 50/50. What to do? Read full question.

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Family & Parenting

Jan 3, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by F-IM-Forty

Not guilty? ...by reason of acrimony? It looks like NBC already convicted her.

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Family & Parenting

Jan 2, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by musicallyme88

Have you ever had a situation in your life that was challenging, and while you may have failed you are doing better? And another that trial, your family and closest people to you were absolutely determined for you to understand that you lack god? ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 2, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by ladyprof70

There have been a lot of posts since I've been on the site about friends, partners, and family asking how to deal with their religiosity. My issue is slightly different. I have a sister-in-law (sil) who I am just crazy about. I think I love her ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 2, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Amisja

He's coming home.

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Family & Parenting

Jan 1, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Emile

Morals and ethics

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Family & Parenting

Jan 1, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Mhianwik

Has anyone here had stepkids and become tremendously unnerved in the church watching small children become indoctrinated and lied to? Am I the only person that this sickens?

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Family & Parenting

Dec 31, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Atlas_Rising

Survival of the fittest is the preservation of humanity.

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Family & Parenting

Dec 31, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by LadyAlyxandrea

I wanted to share with you all the poem I wrote the day papa died. It's cheesy and parts don't work with the stanzas, but I hadn't slept in 2 days. Anyway they read it at his funeral and it just means a lot to me so I want to share it. Under Papa's ...

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Family & Parenting

Dec 31, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Amisja

Well 2019 looks to be starting with a bang. My youngest is in resus after falling into DKA. I had to cancel my shift so now I am worried sick about my baby, totally skint and tired out. I have to say though, I am eternally grateful for the NHS and ...

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Family & Parenting

Dec 30, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Renickulous

Lost all my keys at the airport. With my sister and nieces :(!!!!!!!

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Family & Parenting

Dec 30, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by ITGuy75

POLLDo you ever get the feeling your the only white sheep in your family? (referring to the axiom) Has this ever caused a date to ultimately end in loosing a potential friend or partner?

3 votes Yes
3 votes No
0 votes Explain below

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Family & Parenting

Dec 30, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Amisja

This beautiful girl is 51 today. She has endured much, such as an awful divorce and recently neuro surgery. She runs (did 6 marathons last year) and is a Dr. She is my baby sister and I am so proud of her. She is also a confirmed atheist!

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Family & Parenting

Dec 30, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by LeighShelton

Yippee I'm a great uncle

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Family & Parenting

Dec 29, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by AnnaMD

Parents with a spouse of a different religion...

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Family & Parenting

Dec 29, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Jsuarezrdh1

Makes just as much sense as religions.

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Family & Parenting

Dec 29, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by LadyAlyxandrea

Today is the 3rd anniversary of my papa's last day alive. He had just got cleared to return to work and was so happy. The Jayhawks won and he just had a wonderful day. When he came home at 2 am he did a little dance in our doorway and was talking so ...

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Family & Parenting

Dec 29, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by pmar074

Does Technology Enhance or Diminish Childhood?

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Family & Parenting

Dec 28, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Spinliesel

Christmas Presents Yup. the tradition continues although everybody knows that i do not celebrate christmas. this year, the family finally listened to my request for nothing I have to dust . I got 1 bottle of Aquavit 1 bottle of Tanqueray 1 box of ...

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Family & Parenting

Dec 28, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Zzoha

Religious fanatic-lunatic poisoning my life. What do I do?

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Family & Parenting

Dec 27, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Secular_Squirrel

Wife and I were physically assaulted, stolen from, and got some property destroyed today due to letting the wrong person stay over the holiday. Could really use some positive interactions....

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Family & Parenting

Dec 27, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by bonobo

What happened after death

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Family & Parenting

Dec 26, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by AmmaRE007

Indigenous women kept from seeing their newborn babies until agreeing to sterilization, says lawyer as recently as 2017. Canada

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Family & Parenting

Dec 26, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by beenthere

Fathers and daughters

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Family & Parenting

Dec 25, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by GuitarDoctor

I hope everybody had a good day off today. I went on a 2 hour walk with my son in the 36 degree weather! We were supposed to have snow today, but it never happened. My wife was down with a stomach bug all day so I didn't see much of her. She's ...

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Family & Parenting

Dec 24, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by fit-in-Spring-TX

International "Santa survey" uncovers the average age children stop believing:

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Family & Parenting

Dec 24, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by INTROVERT101

Most of the religious people put their children at risk. They pray to God for something that they want their children to see without them doing anything. And this will lead these poor children to under perform. If their parents are not willing to ...

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Family & Parenting

Dec 23, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by confidentrealm

Does anyone else have to deal with an aging Christian relative? I have been abandoned by my daughter to care for my mother alone this year for Christmas. She's 90. And nobody but me will spend any time with her over this holiday. I don't blame her ...

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Family & Parenting

Dec 23, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by darthfaja

Man I freaking digity dang frackity love Christmas. It’s so darn romantic to me. I cook and love on my family. I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday!

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Family & Parenting

Dec 23, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by SleeplessInTexas

My ex-husband... Even though things didn't work out between he and I, I'm very grateful for him. I used to regret ever having married him. After our divorce, we went through a bitter fight and phase against each other. His anger, because I didn't ...

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Family & Parenting

Dec 23, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by LadyAlyxandrea

I've been struggling a lot as Christmas approaches. Losing papa only a few days after Christmas has turned my favorite holiday into one of anxiety and depression. Been listening to this song a lot. I miss him so much and as it gets closer to the ...

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Family & Parenting

Dec 23, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by AgnoLulu

So, had a row with a sibling today about politics where he was essentially reciting Faux Nooz, and he just out of the blue starts yelling that he's "Not going to discuss religion!" (I never brought it up), He kept saying it over and over, and I kept ...

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Family & Parenting

Dec 22, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by GipsyOfNewSpain

Our Children are in Constant Danger... Who is Minding their Safety?

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Family & Parenting

Dec 22, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Lorajay

I am one happy granny. One of my Kansas City granddaughters decided she wanted to spend Christmas with her boyfriend's family so she asked me if she could come spend the week before with me. This has been a fabulous week. My dog Ozzy has been a ...

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Family & Parenting

Dec 21, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by bigpawbullets

Upon swimming ashore, I realized, as my parents did, I would need a "different" environment for my H.S. years:

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Family & Parenting

Dec 21, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Bill_22

Can someone advise me on how to live with a muslim family who'll absolutely shun me if I tell them that I am an atheist?

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Family & Parenting

Dec 20, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Cutiebeauty

Effective child care ?

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Family & Parenting

Dec 19, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Cutiebeauty

How different parent raise their children ....

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Family & Parenting

Dec 19, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Amzungu

Do you ask or let them tell?

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Family & Parenting

Dec 19, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by SkotlandSkye

LINKDecades of data suggest parenthood makes people unhappy

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Family & Parenting

Dec 18, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Rustee

As per request, here is a photo of the snowflakes made by great grandma Audrey (Audrey Larie, for whom I am partly named: Sandra Larie!). They were "tatted" - which is a technique for handcrafting a particularly durable lace from a series of knots ...

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Family & Parenting

Dec 18, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by GipsyOfNewSpain

My Plans for a Cryptic New Year Passing were Destroyed... Ex wife and daughter coming from Jacksonville and Memphis for a Hop Aloy Dancing Gala along with Son and Girlfriend. Darn....... I Miss My Little Girl!

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