My wedding cost half as much as my sister’s at $16,000; when everyone else was paying three times as much for a Bay Area Wedding, I felt proud of my bargain hunting. I wore an Indian sari and a David’s Bridal dress for the reception with my mehndi hands and feet. Our flowers, cake, music and photography were by people…

Thank you for your post. It touched me deeply. I can think of many occasions in my life, though not as violent, where the message was always crystal clear - you are worth less. If a boy is violent toward you, it shows his passion.

I let my three year old cut her own hair after I discovered her under the cocktail table cutting off random chunks. After my initial freak out, I asked her why she was cutting her hair? She explained it was getting in her way. I figured I’d let her have a go, but with specific restrictions.