I was loved because I helped everyone, never argued, and always agreed with others. These traits and habits, ingrained since childhood, followed me into adulthood. Now, I’m trying to live my own life but finding it harder than I ever imagined.
Was it Dad’s fault? Mom’s frail figure was visible through her nightgown. Dad’s new car was another vivid memory from Jack’s childhood. Mom’s constant presence on the living room couch was a sign of her depression, but Jack only understood this later. In the 1990s, no one in their small town talked about mental health
But as time went on, life became too monotonous and devoid of meaning. Sarah realized she wanted more – to grow, to learn new things.
Emily had always lived under the control of those closest to her. She was used to it and never resisted, not even considering what might be best for her. She was always obedient. Her strict parents taught her obedience from elementary school. Her mother, Sarah, insisted that Emily attend a prestigious private school. The family assumed her love for literature would lead her to a successful career, but life had other plans.
Eleven-year-old Vincent, along with several other students, was publicly humiliated by school staff, and the distressing incident was shared online. This wasn’t the first time Vincent had faced troubling experiences at the school.
In a moment of desperation, I left my marital home while my husband and his mother were away. I am now seeking advice on how to handle the situation and the emotions that come with such a drastic decision.
A woman seeks advice on how to mend her relationship with her mother after a three-month estrangement, pressured by her husband’s insistence on reconciliation.
A distressed mother seeks advice after making the difficult decision to ask her son and daughter-in-law to move out, prioritizing her own well-being.
Traditionally, women have been seen as the keepers of the home, but what happens when the desire to nurture and maintain that space fades away? This story explores the reasons behind a woman’s dwindling interest in domestic duties and the implications it has on her sense of self and her relationships. Follow the journey of Brooke, a woman who finds herself at a crossroads, struggling to reignite the spark for her home life.
