I guess they wanted to clear that the family wasn’t involved in any way, despite their emphatic denouncement of the couple’s actions. I first wrote I’m glad she’s going to family too....but re reading I realize I can only hope she does. So sad.

I feel terrible for this family. They are victims in this too, and seem just as dumbfounded and terrified as everyone else. I hope they can provide her with a stable home. This is such an awful situation all around.

Good! I hope they’re successful. Since the child will probably find out eventually, I imagine it will be less traumatic for her to be living with people who knew her parents as something other than monsters when she does.

I can’t help it — I’m going to be that person. The 10-year anniversary of my mother’s death was last month, and I’d give just about anything to be able to talk to her even one more time, despite how rocky our relationship was during my high school and college years.

Not gonna lie, this is one of my fears as my only child, my son, is leaving for college this summer. I’ve been a SAHM, a decision my husband and I made before the kid was born, and I have zero regrets, but I’ve seen many changes just the past few months, as he has a full school schedule, plays in the jazz band so he…

I agree - this post is way over the top. Barring some dysfunctional family backstory, the adult child owes the parents polite behavior (returning calls, being nice) just as much as the parents owe the adult child polite behavior. Unless the adult child wants to break away from her parents entirely - including…

I don’t know the situation but I think you are reading a lot into this. It sounds like a frustrated mom dealing with a major transition period in the relationship. The rest is just projection. Eta: and to add, young people also have to learn to have a relationship as an adult with their parents. It’s usually a mutual…

Just shrill red puppets.

FMK #2 the year without a Santa Claus

I’m so sorry for your loss. I work at a tight knit nonprofit and my coworker put his 15 year old therapy dog down this afternoon. The idea that she won’t be at my feet every lunch hour, begging salami or French fries off me, or unzipping my tent in search of a sleeping bag to nest in, is breaking my heart, even though…

Congrats! Baby gif celebration time~

I got a beautiful real Christmas tree and icicle-style lights for my tiny apartment and am almost finished decorating! It’s so cozy in here it’s hard to be sad.

It’s dopey but went to Home Depot and bought a space heater that looks like a wood stove and has little faux flames. It is so cheesy, but I love it.

It has been four days since my best friend went to the Rainbow Bridge. Hoagie was a 16 year old beagle I adopted when he was 8. He meant a lot to me and I meant a lot to him, which meant a lot to me. Luckily I could be with him when he was put to sleep. He was the last remaining joy of my life and practically my…

So took two pregnancy test today and I’m up the duff! It’s our first and we are chuffed, especially because we have had a tough time trying to conceive. Just so excited, had to share with someone (all of you!)

I haven’t had any family members come out as trans, and my trans friends are people I’ve met after they began their transition. I guess the best you can do is just listen, be supportive and take your sibling’s lead. I’d also suggest PFLAG, as they have support for people with a trans family member, too. Best of luck…

I think you sound human. Change is hard (sorry for the cliche, but it’s TRUE) and this is a HUGE change. It would be weird if you didn’t feel confused and emotional. I think a support group is a good idea, not because you have a “problem” with it, but because they can tell you that what you’re feeling is normal and…

Hi Jezzies!