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Hi Sheep, It seems your dad obviously has some anger issues. This is bad and he needs help. That's the bad news. The good news is that since you're now old enough to start making some of your own decisions, you can decide whether to see him or not. Tell your mom about what's going on at dad's. She'l...

Straight, white male here too. I know the feeling where it seems that everyone and everything, especially online, is out to paint the white man as the root of all evil. But you have to bear in mind that online tends to bring out the very worst in people. There are exceptions to this rule, such as th...

Hello, new friend. First of all, nobody has the ability to say they were happy all the time. At least not truthfully. From the poorest of the poor to the richest of the rich, nobody can claim complete happiness at all stages of life. Agony, misery, suffering, trials and tribulations are all part of ...

Inn, Thank you so much for taking the time to read my (lengthy) post and your carefully crafted response. I was actually starting to wonder if I was going to get any response at all. Thank you for absolutely everything you said. It feels like a massive and complete validation of my thoughts and feel...

"Open Arms" by Journey. Stabs my heart every time. Can't hear it without crying.

Let me start off by apologizing in advance for 'boohooing' about a life that most people would give their left arm for. I know that with all the gifts and opportunities I have been given that I am the last person on Earth who should be moaning and complaining. But here I am all the same. I'm 38. Mar...