"My Mother Refuses to Babysit, But I Have to Support My Family"

“My Mother Refuses to Babysit, But I Have to Support My Family”

I have three children. Unfortunately, my husband passed away when our youngest was just six months old. We do have our own home, but living off benefits is impossible, and the rent needs to be paid. My brother supported us for the first six months, but he also has his own family to care for. I had to find a job. I don’t earn much, and I have to juggle a lot

"I'm Exhausted. My Parents Divorced, Yet Their Bitter Rivalry Persists, Especially After My Daughter's Birth"

“I’m Exhausted. My Parents Divorced, Yet Their Bitter Rivalry Persists, Especially After My Daughter’s Birth”

Two years ago, my parents, Larry and Aurora, finally went through with their divorce—a decision that should have come much sooner. Throughout my childhood, they barely got along and constantly criticized each other. Usually, I was caught in the middle, often blamed for their unhappiness. The most frustrating part was how they attributed all my flaws to each other. Now, with the birth of my daughter, Valentina, their competition has taken a new, exhausting turn.