Family

I’m living a lie

I made up an elaborate family that I don't really have!

Cary Tennis Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 20
Life Since You Asked, Family, Weddings

My boyfriend is mean to me

He had a hard life but do I have to put up with it?

Cary Tennis Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 26
Life Since You Asked, relationships

Meet the “family values,” anti-environment hypocrites

If the right wing is so concerned with family, why can't it make slight sacrifices to avert disaster for our kids?

David Sirota Monday, May 6, 2013 3:11 PM UTC 83
Politics Environment, Environmentalism

Does my mom have BPD?

My mother has always been unstable and scary. Could she have borderline personality disorder?

Cary Tennis Monday, Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 13
Life Since You Asked

Throws fits when packing

My daughter-in-law has scary outbursts and temper tantrums, especially at the end of a visit

Cary Tennis Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 38
Life Since You Asked

Dating: What to say about my kid?

As a single mom dating, how much should I reveal about my child's mild intellectual disability?

Cary Tennis Monday, Apr 15, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 23
Life Since You Asked, dating

My cat died and I feel blinded

I can't believe the pain of seeing him dead

Cary Tennis Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 70
Life Since You Asked, Pets, grieving

Should I offer to help?

My nephew lost his job. If I give him money, will it hurt his pride?

Cary Tennis Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 13
Life Since You Asked, Money, Family

Not getting married is the new getting married

A federal study on unmarried partners shows cohabiting relationships are increasing -- and lasting longer than ever

Katie Mcdonough Thursday, Apr 4, 2013 4:52 PM UTC
Life Marriage, Cohabitation

My secret condom use

My girlfriend didn't know I was using condoms even though she was taking birth control -- then all hell broke loose

Cary Tennis Tuesday, Apr 2, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 56
Life Since You Asked, Condoms, Sex

My half-brother scares me

He draws bloody eyeballs and wants to stomp heads

Cary Tennis Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 59
Life Since You Asked, Family, Violence

My friend says I should kill myself

After a horrific childhood, I find solace in art. But life is hard. Is it worth it?

Cary Tennis Monday, Mar 18, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 48
Life Since You Asked, Suicide

Michelle kept Obama from going up in flames

Five things you ought to know about FLOTUS, according to Vogue

Prachi Gupta Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 9:05 PM UTC
Entertainment Michelle Obama, Barack Obama

I lash out at my boyfriend

I can't handle it when he acts needy. I was abused at age 6. Is there a connection?

Cary Tennis Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 26
Life Since You Asked, relationships

How to protect my children?

My life is great but when I think of what my children will face I grow sad

Cary Tennis Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 27
Life Since You Asked, Parenting

My sister’s husband screwed us!

After we fixed up their house, they sold it out from under us! I should never have left California!

Cary Tennis Monday, Mar 4, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 72
Life Since You Asked, Family

My awful past keeps me from writing

I had such a horrible childhood that the anxiety and fear are paralyzing

Cary Tennis Monday, Feb 25, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 13
Life Since You Asked, Writing

Who is to blame for abuse?

I don't want to speak to the mother of my abuser, even though she did nothing wrong

Cary Tennis Monday, Jan 28, 2013 1:00 AM UTC
Life Since You Asked

I’m afraid my mom will get shot

She manages Section 8 housing. The place is full of violence

Cary Tennis Friday, Jan 25, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 47
Life Since You Asked, Family, moms

Terrified to return to Tokyo

I can't bear to expose my three small children to radiation risks

Cary Tennis Thursday, Jan 24, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 45
Life Since You Asked

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