Mom's comics perfectly illustrate the double standard of how society treats mothers and fathers

Last November, Upworthy published a popular story about Chloe Sexton, a mother who went viral on TikTok for a video she made explaining “daddy privilege” or the idea that fathers are applauded for doing things that mothers are supposed to do. “In my opinion, ‘daddy privilege’ is that subtle upper hand men sidestep into as …

10 things most kids don't know about their mothers

Pregnant. There it was, clear as day, two blue lines staring back at me from the small pregnancy test I had just purchased. I double-checked… One line = not pregnant. Two lines = pregnant. Photo via iStock. Yup, I was definitely pregnant. My heart was pounding. My head was spinning. My stomach was churning. I …

An Open Letter To The Family Who Left: How I Thrived Amidst The Silence After My Mothers Death

There’s a subtle yet profound brutality in silence, especially when it comes from those you once considered family. I pen down these words not in search of sympathy or redemption, but to lay bare the naked truth of abandonment, apathy, and the art of using someone’s memory as a mere prop for one’s self-righteous narrative. …

‘She snapped and told him that technically, she’s not his mom.’ Man Cancels Mother’s Day Celebration After Hearing His Wife Berate His Son

Anyone who has ever blended a family knows one thing for certain – if you’re doing it right, it won’t be easy. OP and his wife each had a teenager coming into their marriage. So far, OP thought that everyone was getting along fine, even though his son is more introverted than his wife and …

‘Everyone’s mad at me saying I’m a traitor.’ This Person Was Told Not To Get Involved With Their Mother’s Facebook Drama, So They Maliciously Complied

Okay, whatever you say! Sometimes, that’s all you can say when someone demands something of you. And we like to call that “malicious compliance”. The person who wrote this story on Reddit was having some issues with their mother over insensitive remarks she was making on Facebook and their dad told them what he thought …

A son posted his nervous mother’s painting online and it set off a chain reaction of creativity

“The greater the artist, the greater the doubt. Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize.” ― Robert Hughes Great artists tend to live life swimming in a vast ocean of self-doubt. It’s that special blend of insecurity and perfectionism that fuels their desire to hone their craft and get better …

‘These kids were playing in their mothers’ wombs.’ A Mom Accidentally Enrolled Her Son In Travel Soccer And He’s Never Played Before

Sink or swim, kid! Sure, every child is different and every parent does things their own way, but sometimes it’s not such a bad idea to let a child get in over their head (in a safe way, of course) so they can learn and grow. A mom shared a TikTok video and talked to …

10 things most kids don't know about their mothers

Pregnant. There it was, clear as day, two blue lines staring back at me from the small pregnancy test I had just purchased. I double-checked… One line = not pregnant. Two lines = pregnant. Photo via iStock. Yup, I was definitely pregnant. My heart was pounding. My head was spinning. My stomach was churning. I …