Family Life
"Father-in-Law Moves into Our Two-Bedroom Apartment: From Day One, We Couldn't See Eye to Eye"

“Father-in-Law Moves into Our Two-Bedroom Apartment: From Day One, We Couldn’t See Eye to Eye”

My husband and I have a young child and have been married for 6 years. During this time, we’ve faced numerous challenges: financial struggles, trust issues in our marriage, unemployment, and mental health crises. But we managed to get through it all together and were happy until recently. My husband is an only child and his father, who lives out of town, decided to move in with us for five months. We live in my husband’s apartment. However, from the very first day, we couldn’t find common ground with him.

Family Life
"We Sent the Kids to Grandma's for a Few Days": But by Evening, Our Youngest Son Was Begging to Come Home

“We Sent the Kids to Grandma’s for a Few Days”: But by Evening, Our Youngest Son Was Begging to Come Home

Two years ago, my husband and I made a rather impulsive decision that might have been a huge mistake. We’re still grappling with the consequences. At that time, my husband George received a promotion, and I, following my gut, suggested we take out a mortgage. For years, even before our two children were born, with our eldest Avery recently turning 15, we had been renting. But then

Mental Health
Earning for the Family While My Husband Dives into Virtual Worlds

Earning for the Family While My Husband Dives into Virtual Worlds

After losing his job, my husband, Benjamin, decided to take a short break before jumping back into the job market. Unfortunately, that “short break” turned into an extended hiatus. A year ago, Benjamin was laid off from his job. It happens, and thankfully, he received a severance package that kept us afloat for a while. But as time went on, his days became consumed by video games, leaving me, Brianna, to juggle work and raising our children, Harper and Alexander, on my own.