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My Brother Moved in With Me and Took Over My Daughter's Room, So I Kicked Him Out: I Feel Awful, But Am I in the Wrong?

My Brother Moved in With Me and Took Over My Daughter’s Room, So I Kicked Him Out: I Feel Awful, But Am I in the Wrong?

A mom writes in asking for advice about a situation with her brother. She says her brother, whom she loves, moved in with her and her daughter a while ago and ended up sort of taking over the house, including her daughter’s room. In general, he wasn’t super helpful around the house and left messes for this mom to clean up. They eventually got into an argument in which she kicked him out, but she has felt awful about it ever since. It doesn’t help that her mom is also piling on the guilt. Was kicking him out the right call?

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My Husband and I Decided We Are Done Having Kids: What's the Best Next Step?

My Husband and I Decided We Are Done Having Kids: What’s the Best Next Step?

A mom writes in asking for advice about how to proceed now that she and her husband have decided they are done having kids. She says she is wondering if it would be better to get her tubes tied or if her husband should get a vasectomy. She wants to hear from other moms and parents who have had to make similar decisions.

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My Husband of 38 Years Says He No Longer Loves Me Romantically: How Do I Build a New Life Alone at 70?

My Husband of 38 Years Says He No Longer Loves Me Romantically: How Do I Build a New Life Alone at 70?

A woman writes in asking for advice about her marriage. She says her husband of 38 years told her in March that he is no longer romantically in love with her and wants a divorce. He says there isn’t someone else, and it seems like this woman has reason to believe him. But how does she start her life over, alone, at the age of 70?

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Scott Disick Leaves Rehab as Fast as He Entered It After Someone Inside the Center Took a Photo of Him During a Meeting and Leaked to the Public

Scott Disick Leaves Rehab as Fast as He Entered It After Someone Inside the Center Took a Photo of Him During a Meeting and Leaked to the Public

“Shockingly as a result of the HIPAA violation of the facility and his violation of privacy, he has checked himself out and is immediately returning home.”

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I Hate That My Mother-in-Law Refused to Call My Daughter by Her First Name: Advice?

I Hate That My Mother-in-Law Refuses to Call My Daughter by Her First Name: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about a situation with her mother-in-law. She says that she, her partner, and their 6-month-old baby live with her partner’s mom (her MIL). According to this mom, the MIL refuses to call the baby by her actual name and will instead call her “everything but her name.” This MIL also offers a lot of unwanted opinions, advice, and judgment.

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My Stepson Said Something Very Disturbing Regarding My 11-Month-Old Daughter: Advice?

My Stepson Said Something Very Disturbing Regarding My 11-Month-Old Daughter: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about a comment her 8-year-old stepson made regarding her 11-month-old daughter. She says her stepson asked her and her husband (the boy’s father) if they would “be mad if I killed Mila (the baby).” This mom was so shocked she didn’t know what to say, and after asking “medical professionals” if that falls under the umbrella of “normal jealous siblings’ behavior” and being told “no,” she is turning to the community for advice.

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