# Parents
A white man abandoned his wife and his newborn baby because the child was black
*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by my neighbor Haleen, who experienced that firsthand; used with permission.*. A white man abandoned his wife and his newborn baby because the child was black and non one in his or his wife's family was black.
Ukrainian Dwarf Natalia Grace's Adoptive Parents Detail Their Terrifying Ordeal
A chilling saga unfolded in the state of Indiana, USA, with Michael and Kristine Barnett suspecting their adopted six-year-old Ukrainian girl was actually an adult dwarf, who had conned her way into their family. Natalia Grace, the child at the center of this peculiar story, allegedly terrorized the family after they adopted her in 2010.
Widower claims he’ll make sure 8-year-old daughter will not grow up to be ‘loose’: ‘Terrible she’ll be raised by you’
Walking into the housewarming party in good spirits, no one was anticipating the drama that ensued near the end of the night, as explained in a Reddit post. *This is a work of non-fiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.*
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Couple kicks out their son after he revealed an embarrassing secret about his younger sister to her whole school
The dynamic between siblings can be difficult, especially when there's an age gap between them. The older brother in this story is 16 and his younger sister is 14. Their mother posted the story to ask for advice and said they got along very well until this recent event.
Bride kicks cousin, who was ‘Wailing Like a Baby’ while she walked down the aisle, out of her wedding
The wedding of a woman and her new husband last month left the bride's cousin ‘wailing and screaming’ from the ceremony hall in outrage—and now the family drama continues, as explained in a Reddit post.
Father of 2 who traumatized son with ‘Cruel Prank’ still not forgiven by ‘Mama Bear’ wife
In an ill-timed misstep of comedy, a father found himself in a precarious situation; the consequences of his prank were not only met with disappointment by his son, but lasting consequences from the son’s overprotective mother, as explained in a Reddit post.
20-year-old grieving from passing of boyfriend refuses to attend brother-in-law’s memorial for 2-month-old baby
This Reddit post details the strained relationship between a woman and her brother-in-law, John. *This is a work of non-fiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.*
I made it clear to my mother-in-law that she should never ask me to choose between my boyfriend and my beloved 1 cat.
I need to vent about my mother-in-law, who has become increasingly overbearing since our first baby was born three weeks ago, and is now involving my cat. The initial honeymoon stage with our newborn has ended, as he has entered the phase where his systems are starting to kick in. On top of that, my boyfriend has returned to work, and I’m still recovering from my c-section.
A father marries his 5-year-old daughter to fulfill his daughter's last wishes.
A father marries his 5-year-old daughter to fulfill his daughter's last wishes.Photo byLimor ZellermayeronUnsplash. A 5-year-old girl got married when she was just six years old. Yes, you heard that right. And a few days after that, she passed away.
Husband refuses to continue helping wife’s best friend, a single mother, after she accuses him of ‘flirting’ by helping
Two best friends have landed in conflict after what was called a ‘miscommunication’ with one of their husbands, as detailed in a Reddit post. *This is a work of non-fiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.*
Within 60 days, California requires Los Angeles County to close "unsuitable" youth correctional facilities.
California orders Los Angeles County to close "unsuitable" youth prisons within 60 days. Los Angeles CountyAssociated Press LOS ANGELES - California regulators on Tuesday determined that the facilities are "unsuitable for the confinement of youth." As a result, Los Angeles County now has two months to move about 300 young people out of its troubled juvenile halls.
Parents kick out 16-year-old son after he exposes that sister wears dentures to her friends; humiliates her
Two parents are facing an impossible choice when they have to decide between protecting one child from another, and living with both of their kids under the same roof, as detailed in a Reddit post.
Mother of child with ‘extremely severe’ peanut allergy refuses to have 14-year-old son over for visit
A mother faces a tough choice when her son refuses to take important measures to protect his sister’s health, as detailed in a Reddit post. *This is a work of non-fiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.*
Young woman who experienced miscarriage at 32 weeks shamed for not telling ex who disappeared for 1 year
In the face of a heartbreaking personal tragedy, one Reddit user seeks advice about how she dealt with her significant trauma. *This is a work of non-fiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.*
Man with an ‘Underground Bunker’ shirks parental and marriage duties to ‘escape’ responsibilities 6 hours per day
The tale of one man’s bunker serves as an example of the tension of modern home life, as detailed in a Reddit post. *This is a work of non-fiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.*
Stepmom who insists on calling teenager by the wrong name enraged when teen ignores her when spoken to
For one woman, what should have been a fun visit to her dad's fiancé's family proved to be uncomfortable and even embarrassing when Kate, the fiancé, kept calling her the wrong name, as detailed in a Reddit post.
Dad visits his four-year-old daughter in the morgue to say goodbye to her, then the unexpected happened.
Dad visits his four-year-old daughter in the morgue to say goodbye to her, then the unexpected happened.Photo byJosh Willink/ Pexels. Seeing a loved one suffer from a terminal illness cannot be more heartbreaking for a parent witnessing his daughter's impending demise.
Young mom snaps at infertile woman with no kids, who chastises her for not being the ‘Perfect Mom’
Navigating the complexities of parenting in comparison to infertility can be a delicate situation, as detailed in a viral Reddit post. *This is a work of non-fiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.*
16-year-old plans to graduate early to avoid being used as free child care by parents for newborn sibling
As a 16-year-old, this Reddit post situation is a true test of teenage independence. *This is a work of non-fiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.*
Parents who demand 19-year-old pay ‘Backdated Rent’ for raising him enraged after child refuses and moves out
This is an interesting story of a young man who found himself in a difficult situation with his parents’ expectations, as highlighted in a Reddit post. *This is a work of non-fiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.*