Grandparents would give their souls for their grandchildren. It’s no secret. When children in the third generation appear, it’s like we start living anew. But sometimes, the burden becomes too much to bear.
My brother decided to raise his three children on his own after his wife left him for a colleague. Since then, he never wanted to enter a new relationship. My brother has a college degree and even holds two diplomas. By profession, he is a chef. As long as I can remember, he worked in various cafes and restaurants. He always bought the best for his kids. They thanked him but always asked for more
Mrs. Johnson was an unusual woman. She was attractive, well-groomed, and always had a stylish haircut. However, she had a difficult personality. Her voice was loud, she wasn’t very polite, and she often gossiped about the people around her. She didn’t mind doing it even in their presence. How people felt didn’t concern her much. She frequently talked about her problems with her
We tried to stay financially independent and rely on our own efforts, but my husband’s mother often imposed her assistance, only to remind us of it repeatedly.
My ex-husband is five years older than me and lives in the city. Back then, he was an average worker, but to me, he was everything.
I was against my younger son getting married. Not because I didn’t like his girlfriend, but because he was still too young. At just 27, he had finally found a good job, but he was already convinced he could support a family. Due to his personality, he never liked
I moved to a new city to attend college and eventually found a job there. After graduation, I met Jake at a local coffee shop. Six months later, my life took an unexpected turn.
“I think it would be best if we sold our homes and bought a big one for the whole family,” suggested Mark. “Dad, I can’t do that. This is where we lived with Mom for years,” replied Sarah.
My name is John. My ex-wife, Lisa, and I were married for 25 years. I was the breadwinner, and she took care of our home. I never wanted her to work; I was happy she was there for our family. But eventually, I grew tired of her. We respected each other, but the love faded. I thought it was normal. Then everything changed
Our family is in a bad situation, all because my dad always encouraged my younger brother to behave a certain way, and now we all have to deal with the consequences.
I met my future boyfriend by chance one day while I was taking the subway home from work. Jake offered me his seat, and I was thrilled. Little did I know, this encounter would lead to a complicated and painful chapter in my life.
I thought I had found the love of my life in another woman. I believed it was the most logical decision to leave my family for her. But it turned out to be the biggest mistake of my life.
