My husband and I recently got laid off our jobs and had no way to pay the rent for the month of August , I am currently pregnant and we have a 3 year old , we asked our landlord if she would be able to work with us but she said no and gave us a 3 day notice to pay or leave and served us court papers , we had no where to go but my brother in law offered us a room for 300 dollars a month , I was hesitant because my husband and him don't really get a long hes really rude and basically treats his brother like crap but we had nowhere to go so I just went with , I feel so useless and feel like I can't get out of my room because his brother is so strict and complains about everything. I feel like my daughter and I have no choice but to be in the room all day while my husband works with his dad in some construction job , I don't feel comftoable enough here to cook or shower , they have a baby daughter too and they get mad when my daughter wants to play with her I want my own place again I don't know what to do

My daughter has been upset for the last couple days I think somethings bothering her. She even got mad at her brother yesterday she yelled at him and told him " WHY DONT YOU GO BUY YOUR OWN HOUSE INSTEAD OF COMING AROUND BOTHERING US ALL THE TIME ! ". She's never said anything like that to anyone before she's usually not mean she's usually a really nice girl. She was watching one of her favorite shows she got mad at it I guess it has something to do with the show. The show is old it's on the MeTv channel so it's reruns of it it's not being cancelled I don't know why she's so upset over a show. How can I help her feel better ?

My dad took a trip to McDonald's and got me food from there, this was 2 hours ago but I already ate before he came home. I ate a peanut butter sandwich and some chips because I didn't know he was gonna come home with food and now I feel bad and guilty. Should I feel like this? I hate myself for wasting food.

I have always hated all dogs they are dirty disgusting and dumb.I dream about poisoning the dogs.I feel like my fiancé likes them better than me. I yelled in my stepdaughter's face which offended her. I wasn't really yelling at her I was yelling at the dog who was looking at me and following me around.The kids should keep them away from me.They told their dad they don't want to visit him anymore if I am always gonna be mad . Kid's nowadays are so thin skinned.They need to suck it up and get over it in five minutes when I scream at them and tear them down.Our parents didn't care if we were happy and we turned out great. my fiancé is sick of my **** and keeps leaving with the kids and not coming home. Which is annoying because I refuse to take the dogs out so they piss all over. those kids ought to be glad they have a place to live. We give them everything. for them to be happy later on they have to be miserable now.

My uncle talks about bad things about his wife and his children to my dad . Uncle talks about he cheats on his wife and he prefers girlfriend over his wife since his girlfriend is thin but his wife is fat and other things. Uncle and my aunt don't get along well, there are problems.

My little brother went out with his friends and got piss drunk for his 21st and could not hold his liquor for his life. I think he didnt really get how strong alcohol is and drank too much too soon. They all came back to the house pretty drunk but he was really bad, he was really confused and nauseous but couldnt throw up. He was shaking uncontrollably, and really cold and breathing without a pattern. Then finally he just crashed, we've been trying to wake him up but he's completely out for it. They're still kinda playing with him but they're drunk too so I'm the only one thinking or speaking rationally. I dont know if he's just passed out drunk or if he's having a bad reaction or something. Part of me says let him sleep it off and part of me keeps having mini heart attacks bc I cant tell if he's breathing or not. What should I do??? Do I take him to the hospital, call an ambulance, try to get him to throw up, just let him sleep??? I literally have no idea?

I am an adult and take pride in keeping up with family, even more difficult members. This lady can be difficult at times as she likes to start fights and insult family.

So my step brother recently came to live with us. Ever since he came to live with us everything went downhill. He's 20 and doesn't have a job, a drivers license, and isn't in school. He's a loser who loves to mooch off his dad, who is my stepdad. My step brother refuses to find a job because he claims his back hurts all the time. He has gone to several doctors to find what's wrong with his back but they can't find anything. I think it's honestly just something he made up so he doesn't have to work. My mother and I aren't buying it, but his dad feels so sorry for his son and his "bad back" that he does everything his son asks for. He babies him to the point where his son uses him. He lets his son pretty much do whatever he wants, while my siblings and I have to deal with all these crazy rules. My stepbrother is the biggest coward ever. Should he have anything to say to me, he just sends his daddy to talk for him which I find ridiculous. I know for a fact that if I were to say anything to him he would go running to his daddy to complain like he always does. I don't know what to do, this whole thing is driving me insane. I need advice on how to deal with this leach.

He stopped speaking at 6 months and restarted at 2 years He calls his father dad and mother mom but sometimes he gets confused and calls mom dad and dad mom. Any child therapist can answer ? Why do kids start and stop speaking like this ?

A couple of weeks ago I got a job writing blogs for a web site, a big step forward in my writing career even though it's a small gig. My friends and co-workers at my day job are super excited for me and love reading my pieces. My mom hasn't said a word - no congratulations or ANYTHING. I've been publicly posting my blogs on social media and she hasn't even said "So cool that my daughter has a new writing gig.." It's like it's no big deal to her - but aren't mothers supposed to be supportive, proud and encouraging of their child's careers and accomplishments? I'm not looking for her to drool over my success, it just seems like she's totally disconnected from my life. She lives 7 blocks from me, I never see her and she only texts me when there's a problem with money or she needs something. Am I right for feeling out of sorts about our relationship?

My wife's mother Anne (my mother in law) told me she wants to start dating again and possible get married again. She said her friends told her that the way to find a husband was to be great in the kitchen and wild in the bedroom. She ask me if that was true. I told her being great in the kitchen and wild in the bedroom would put her way ahead in the race to find a husband. I think that is true but I am not sure. Anyone know if what I told her was correct

I just started college. I want to be a doctor. I tell my father about my dreams and goals. He tells me, "You're not going to be a doctor, you're just going to be a janitor." That really hurt me. He is very unsupportive towards my endeavors. He thinks all the things I like are stupid and wrong. He always wanted me to like the things he likes and would never support me in my own interests. Having to be around him is very draining. All throughout school I was an Honor Roll student, I was involved in clubs and extracurricular activities, I had a part-time job, I always helped out around the house, etc. It seems like no matter what I do, it's not good enough for him. He never tells me he's proud of me. When other people tell him how good of a son I am, he brushes it off. Our neighbor asked him once, "Name three things you love and admire about your son?" He couldn't give them an answer. I'm the first person from my immediate family to go off to college. I honestly think my Dad is an insecure person and is trying to bring me down to make himself feel better. I think he's jealous and threatened that I'm going down a better path than him. I just wish I had more support from him. I want his approval. What do you guys think about this and what should I do?

He is drunk all day. Mom won't let me go to Alateen cause she says all they do is gossip. My Mom calls in sick for my Dad all the time and I saw on TV you are not supposed to do that. When my Dad got fired two years ago my mother went back to work and now for two years all Dad has done is stay home and drink. I am 16 and a sophomore in high school.

I hate her. She has been bad since age two. She was adopted at birth. Her bio-mother is my Mom's cousin so she is my 2nd cousin but not my sister.

Growing up I had a very rough childhood. Abandoned by my mom, abused by my dad. I was also raped as a kid by my cousin. Since my mom and I were never close I've always looked for an older women to confide in and guide me. I've never received the love and affection from my mother as a mom should give her child. When I meet a women that I feel can guide me I get really attached so easily. I always want to be held, told they love me, always want to be kissed and cuddled. I've just never felt the love from my mother and always wanted that. I'm almost 19 and I always be trying to hold hands, kiss, have deep convos, tell them I wish they were my mother. I'm not gay so let's get that right. I just never felt the love from my parents I should so I always seek it in other people. And realize throughout my life i think it might've made some uncorforfable that I'm so affectionate and touchy. It's not intentional but I'm so damaged inside and those things make me feel better. No negative comments please. Best answer gets 10PTS

Keep in mind my dad does this to both me and my sister and has been going on for years now. My father will get on top of me and kiss my neck and face when I tell him no and get off me. The way he does it isn't a nice friendly family way. It feels sexual, my sister got kicked out and now he only does it to me. When I told him to stop and get off me he said, "shut the **** up no one's hurting you." He has major anger issues and my mother does nothing. He'll even slap my butt even though I tell him not to. Whenever I tell him to stop or try to even stop him he gets mad at me. I'm not sure if this would be considered molesting but let me know what it would be. Thanks, by the way I'm 13 and my sister is 17.

Less than a month old and his father is constantly verbally abusive and sometimes physically abusive. Hes pinned me up against a walls and sofas, hes grabbed me from my arms and has pulled me a few to prevent me from leaving all of this happened mostly during my pregnancy, he acts violent and when he's mad he hits objects including my own car. he has prevented me from calling the police when I felt threatened by grabbing my phone from me and breaking it while I was calling 911 for help on a night he was being violent. I would stick around because he would apologize and act sweet again and because I was in love with the idea of having my little family complete. Well I have no problem with letting him see his son or taking him over to his parents house(which is where he lives) for visitation while I'm there. He however wants to keep the baby for long periods of time alone, overnight and away from me, my newborn son. ofcourse I don't feel safe or comfortable with the idea of my infant around someone like him for long periods of time or overnight without me being present, including that I'm strictly breastfeeding but he doesn't care.well now it's gotten to the point where things are going to court because I can't have a conversation without him getting verbally abusive but I'm afraid his abuse and financial instability isn't enough for me to win a case here. And how do I win this when the only proof I have are texts and my word? What does it take for a mother to win in Cali?

My mother is an alcoholic and has been ever since I could remember. Nowadays I'm at university and the university is close by so I live at home. I regularly stay late at school so I don't have to go home and see her binge drinking, arguing loudly with relatives on the phone about nonsensical things, and her passed out on the ground which to most people would freak out over, but it has become such a regularlity that it doesn't bother me. I'm scared to leave because I know it will tear her down along with me not being able to pay for school. Two nights ago she left the gas on in the stove while she burned some bread and I luckily woke up in time and turned it off. Tonight she's been arguing with just about everyone in the family about she doesn't have a problem and discussing her 2nd DWI she got this summer and I found her on the kitchen floor again not able to get up as she hit her head. I got her ice and made sure she was alright. 10 minutes later she doesn't even know what happened. I can't express myself properly around her and a lot of people as it has made me anti social and not trusting of people. I also don't have many friends because of my introverted personality and depression. But it has made me aware of my surroundings and very independent and to be there for people when they need help because I know the feeling of needing help and no one being there for me.

We've been broken up for months. I texted him that I missed him and he went on and wrote essays about how I hurt him etc it's been months but he was saying how I didn't apologize in a timely manner and allowed him to suffer.i said things happened and were said that shouldnt have. Then he went on to say how do you suppose things would workout now? How do you undo what was done etc I said better than the first time since experienced makes one better. He went on to say that he's spent the time bettering himself etc and that he didn't want to put himself in a situation that would hurt him again. I said I didn't want a relationship that would cause pain either and that I never meant to hurt him. He didn't respond I asked what are you doing. He replied a couple hours later that he was asleep. The following day we had a conversation I said it was hot and he asked if I had an ac, if I have a window in my bedroom to install an ac unit etc. Couple days passed and I got a bit annoyed that he didn't text and thought maybe he was waiting for me and I was leaving the country. I said you despite all that I gave you the benefit of the doubt. It realized to no end. I say I miss you but you're still stuck in the past bitnerrness and resentment. He replied ok. I'm not going to argue with you. Enjoy your trip I didn't reply.

have a friend that left her kids alone by themselves ages 2 and 5. Neighbors called the cops, they came and took the kids to cps. mother was charged with 1st degree Misdemeanor. She also had cps take her kids before for the same thing 4 years ago but they didn't charge her that time. She also has a warrant for driving under suspension for her fourth time. She has been skipping court for driving under suspension and child endangerment for over a year now. what do you think she will get when she finally goes to court? She refuses to work with cps for a whole year then when the father went to court to get custody she all the sudden starts visitation and going to classes? what will happen?

Elementary kids and high school teens aren't as big on cliques and bullying. The tween/preteen years seem to be the WORST when it comes to social pressure! Many parents, especially those with daughters, struggle to raise them during those years. Most likely because of the snotty, disrespectful attitudes. Somewhere in mid-6th grade, they start categorizing themselves into tight groups and anyone who does not fit in gets heavily bullied by the rest.

On August 25th I had emergency surgery to have my appendix out. It had burst and started to cause infection within my system. 2 days later because of the infection I had a second emergency surgery to have my gallbladder removed. Since I've had those surgeries my Adopted parents have been acting odd. One of them was in my hospital room 24/7 for the 9 days I was in there. They never let me be there alone, and they're constantly asking if I feel ok. I've been home since Sunday and my adopted dad has been sleeping on the opposite end of the couch with me at night. My adopted mom has been waking me up repeatedly because she keeps saying she is worried I've stopped breathing. I feel ok, I'm still sore and tired and all that but I'm ok. They are constantly with me and checking on me, but they won't talk about anything that happened.......Why are they being so weird about it? I almost died, twice, and I feel like maybe they wish I had died instead of surviving my surgeries.

hello, i am a 14 year old boy from Philadelphia, my father 40, has been addicted to pills ever since he was in his teens but we have a very good relationship. My mother 39, does not do any type of pills. I love my mother more than anything in this world and even when i leave the house i get anxiety from being away from her but she does not know that. My mom is a very good stay at home mom to all her 5 childern she makes sure none of us are left out and she does everything she can to make us happy, same with my father. my mom constantly tells me she doesnt wanna see me go down a path of drugs and is always telling me to stay away from them. As i said im 14 and i have tried adderall, percocets, molly (mdma) all more than once. i dont know why im so into them but at the same time i feel horrible for betraying my moms trust and i think shed be so dissapointed and upset that i did. i dont really know where im going with this but i just have so much guilt about so much i did in my life and feel as i needed to tell someone.

So it seems like everytime my children's father is pissed off at someone he kind of lashes out at me. He gets really annoyed with me. Blaming a lot of things on me because his life isn't where he wants it to be. His child's birthday is tomorrow and he paid $300 dollars for a laptop for her but bills are behind and rent is due tomorrow. He is very overwhelmed because he will not back down and let me do my job. If the kids ketch a cold it's my fault and if I get the wrong pants size for my daughter it's a problem and it's my fault and I'm lazy but I constantly ask you if I can wash the clothes which the washer and dryer is in his area which he don't want me at. He talks about how I don't dress our kids well when they never get new clothes unless it really has to be done. I would work but our situation calls for me to stay home and watch the kids and raise the kids. I'm just exhausted trying to fulfill this mans wishes.

My dad never finished high school. He was pushed into the family business at a young age and worked with his siblings and my grandpa. They moved from South Korea to China to Taiwan and finally to the US. He's been working as a chef since he was a teenager and now he's 55. He makes very little income and barely enough for us 3 kids and my mom to survive. My mom has worked before but quit her job when she had us and now she's not healthy enough to work anymore. My dad doesn't have a 401k plan so he'll basically have to work until he dies. It hurts me to see my dad work all day and come home to his family who is already asleep. He works everyday from 10 am - 10 pm. He loves us very much and wants the best for us but I want the best for him and I don't want him to work as hard as he does. He doesn't want me to work because he wants me to focus on school so I won't live a life like his. I don't know how I can help my dad besides work hard at school. I want to continue studying hard and one day I can make enough money to pay for my parents so my dad doesn't have to work anymore. But I want to help him now since business isn't doing so well anymore and my dad won't be able to work as much as he does now bc of his health.

As a kid we all thought I'd be the Rabbi of the family. I have even since found Christ and become Roman Catholic along with my aunt who raised me.

Both are alcoholic

So, I still have a while to plan this out, but yes. I'm losing my virginity to my boyfriend of 2 years, (going to be going on 3 when it happens) on my 16th birthday, and I'm very excited, and have no idea what to wear ? I was thinking my Date bra and panty set from Victoria secret PINK, but should I wear lingerie like that ? Or just keep on casual underwear. Also for clothes on top of lingerie, what's best ? Leggings, skirts, jeans ? I know many people will think I'm too young, but I know personally I'm ready. I'll also be on birth control when it happens. These days, most people do have sex young. It's not that uncommon. As long as I'm ready and protected there's no issue :) I've also done masturbation for a few years now, so I've done self exploration lol. Basically all I'm asking here, is tips on outfit choices. And anything I should be cautious about much first time. I can wear tampons, and finger myself fine, so I'm not worried about pain, or my hymen. Sorry if that's tmi lmao.

So my cousins here in the united states are Americanized and they basically dropped the vietnamese culture. They don't live their life by vietnamese traditions and they barely speak vietnamese. Their children can't speak vietnamese. I got mad earlier today because my aunt who is their mother is suffering from heart failure and has been in and out of the hospital and my cousins wants to throw her into a rehab hospital or hospice care. My aunt's condition hasn't gotten that bad and I told them to not do that. I said in the vietnamese culture we don't do that. They attacked me and said your in america jacob you have to adapt to the american culture. My cousins are idiots because they have americanized themselves. They don't listen to vietnamese music anymore. They said to me, you need to stop listening to vietnamese music as we are in america listen to american music. I said no I am not dropping my culture and my traditions. They then called me stupid. I told andy and he took their side and says that they're right. He said keep in mind your in america jacob you are not in vietnam. What andy and them said makes me hate americans more. I don't even want to adapt to the american culture and everyone is forcing me to. Why do they attack me for not adapting to the american culture ?? Why do they think it is ok to do this to my aunt ? I have no respect for americans anymore.