When we’re sucked into the work-home-sleep, rinse and repeat, kind of routine, it’s nice to have something to look forward to. For some, it might be a birthday, for others – a get together with friends, but for arguably quite a few people, it’s vacation time that they look forward to the most. For this … Read more
Teen love is so dreamy. You go out of your way to do things for your partner just to make them happy. In turn, your partner also surprises you and showers you with staggering love that literally brings tears to your eyes. It’s an enchanting feeling. And today’s story is another such lovey-dovey one when … Read more
Family dynamics can be like navigating a stormy sea, with waves of emotion crashing from all sides. When differing values and beliefs come into play, it’s like steering through a perfect storm, trying to keep the boat steady. Balancing the high expectations of a religious family while maintaining personal freedom and identity? That might be … Read more
Call it engagement, fulfillment, or happiness, but a workplace can have a huge impact on our well-being and sense of purpose. However, there are plenty of potential detractors that can make even an enjoyable job a living hell, such as a lack of recognition, a messed up work-life balance, and, of course, toxic colleagues. So, … Read more
Did you know that, on average, moms feel like they’re being a “bad mom” about 156 times a year? The number may be surprising, but it proves just how tough raising kids can be. But knowing that other moms feel the same way can really help when you’re feeling overwhelmed. Thankfully, supportive online communities like … Read more
At this point it’s not that strange to hear that a person doesn’t want to have children or even if they want to, they chose not to because of their mental health issues, financial situation or because planet Earth is dying and they are unsure how long it’ll survive. For the most part, their decision … Read more
Starting college marks a new beginning; often somewhere far from home. And despite being scary sometimes, it can also be very exciting. Redditor u/Abject_Panda_27 was looking forward to starting her college experience away from home. However, she was met with pressure from her family members, who weren’t happy about her leaving her single-mother twin sister. … Read more
It goes without saying that mourning a loss is a lot to unpack for one person. It’s a situation in which our mind and emotions are in extreme turmoil, struggling to cope with the fact that someone who used to be close is no longer here. And never will be. And it does sometimes push … Read more
Jennifer George, a resident of semi-rural San Diego County, has transformed her home into a wildlife sanctuary, drawing a diverse array of animals to her backyard. What began as a simple act of offering water to coyote pups on a scorching day in 2019 has evolved into a captivating hobby, where she installed a solar-powered … Read more
Everyone has their favorite brand of humor. For those who love science, the posts you’re about to see are likely right up your alley. We’ve collected posts from the Darker Side of Science Facebook group. While it does feature some shocking facts, we focused on the lighthearted memes about the anatomy of a giraffe, chemistry … Read more