I was giving away clothes for a girl of 2–3 years old. A woman texted me, saying she has a difficult situation, her daughter has nothing to wear, could I send her these clothes by post?. I first wanted to tell her to go take a hike, but then I thought, “Who knows what really…
I’m a 72-year-old widow, and I’ve been saving up for years to go on a cruise trip with my sister. Recently, my 8-year-old grandson got gravely ill. The treatments are costly, and they want me to contribute my savings. I said, “Sorry, but I will not sacrifice my happiness. I’m old, and this might be…
While I was babysitting, I heard a knock at the door. It was late, and the knocking wouldn’t stop. Nervously, I opened the door and found a delivery person holding a large, sealed envelope labeled “Urgent.” I called the parents, who were out, and they told me to open it right away. Inside, I found…
My ex-boyfriend gave me a toy bear that held a bouquet in one paw and a box in the other. He knew how I felt about these dust collectors. I said he’d have rather bought me burgers than this rubbish. We broke up, it’s been 3 years. My nephew’s playing with this bear and says,…
A year later, I found a box on my porch. Inside, there were photos of the little girl playing with the kitchen set, her face lit up with the kind of joy you can’t fake. But there was something else—a brand-new, handcrafted wooden recipe box with a note tucked inside. The note read: “Thank you…
My husband has been raising my 14 y.o. daughter as his own for 10 years. It was the day of his 40th birthday, and we were supposed to have a big party at his parents’ house. But that morning, my reality fell apart as I heard sounds coming from my teen’s room. I caught my…
My husband had to move to another city for work, so I moved with him. Just sitting and doing nothing is boring. And I only know how to plant vegetables and flowers. So, I posted an ad in a local chat room about gardening and help with indoor plants. I went to bed, and in…
Amy chose to remarry her ex, Dan, due to lingering affection, but soon doubted her decision. They had divorced after eight years of marriage marked by arguments and suspicions of infidelity. Years later, they reconnected, sparking hope in Amy, especially after romantic outings. But Dan’s unexpected prank proposal shattered her joy, revealing he wasn’t serious…
My husband has always asked me to make mashed potatoes “like my mom’s.” Mine tastes good, but it’s not the same. I ask my mother-in-law for the recipe, but she always avoids to answer. The secret was revealed by accident. I was helping her in the kitchen, opened the cupboard and found a lot of…
I got married at 19, now I’m 35. I have 3 children. My husband doesn’t work, and I’m an engineer. I project manage the components of nuclear power plants. It took me so long to get there, and I’m really proud of my job. Every time I meet my parents I want to cry because…