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@spiritualgrowth I don't think it's unusual for siblings, cousins, family friends etc. this age to have a bath together. It's more likely than not that 'J' had no ill intentions. It probably never crossed J's mind that you might be uncomfortable with the kids bathing together. Since it was the...

@josephtheprotector Asking for and accepting help when you need it does not make you weak or needy! On the contrary, it takes a lot of strength and bravery to ask for and to accept help. Leaning on your family and friends in time of need is ok! They love you and want to help. The same way you...

@josephtheprotector I am in my 40's with a teenage son & my parents are in their early 70's. I am more than happy to help them out with anything, any time! They are in good health, but are getting older & not able to do everything by themselves anymore. I am the only sibling that lives in the...

@joseph700 My only child is a teenager. I shudder to think wtf I would have done if he was younger! My work never went WFH & my son had to do remote school for a year & a half. He was basically home alone from 8:30am to 5:30pm 5 days a week that whole time. Occasionally my Mom or Dad would stop...

@happyhippopot I have been a single 'only' parent for 14 going on 15 years now, since my ex walked out of our lives when my son was a few months old, never to be seen again. I'm not going to lie to you, it can be so hard. Especially with a special needs child; my son is too. He is on the high...

@chelseamc If it were me, I would be much more comfortable at first if you proposed either coming by your place OR going out somewhere public like the park or indoor playground. Let her decide what she's comfortable with first (just don't say that part!). It would be much less intimidating than...

@gergely I am so sorry your son has to deal with bigoted assholes like this. I can't even begin to imagine how heartbreaking it is for you as his parent. The good news is that at 12, I imagine he's still in middle school & grades is middle school will not have any effect on his future. Colleges...