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    Family advice: We generously offered to take over custody of our grandson. His parents did not respond well.

    slate.com Family World

    Grandparents struggle with their son and daughter-in-law's decisions regarding their grandson's education and well-being, leading to family conflict and seeking advice on how to proceed.

    Two of Us: Isabella and Walter Mikac

    smh.com.au Family Australia

    This article explores the complex relationship between Walter Mikac, who lost his wife and two daughters in the Port Arthur Massacre, and his daughter Isabella, born after the tragedy, focusing on their bond and the lasting impact of the event.

    A World of Their Own - The Washington Post

    washingtonpost.com Family World

    This article details the journey of a deaf couple who chose to conceive a child using a deaf sperm donor, raising complex questions about parenthood, disability, and cultural identity.

    Sibling relationships in adulthood: Can you be friends with your siblings? | Vox

    vox.com Family World

    This article explores the complexities of adult sibling relationships, examining how these bonds evolve from childhood to adulthood and the factors influencing their closeness or distance.

    Musk’s High-Tech Polygamy Is a Dead End - The Atlantic

    theatlantic.com Family World

    Elon Musk's large family, conceived through various methods including IVF and with multiple partners, raises questions about the long-term effects of high-tech polygamy on family life and societal well-being.

    Parenting advice: I made my family promise to behave a certain way around my boyfriend. What they chose to do instead was cruel.

    slate.com Family World

    A woman seeks advice on how to address her parents' lack of consideration for her boyfriend's PTSD and their broken promise to accommodate his needs.

    Marriage Diaries: Our son-in-law married the nanny after our daughter died

    telegraph.co.uk Family World

    A family grapples with their son-in-law's remarriage to the family's former nanny after the death of their daughter, creating tension and conflict within the family.

    Family advice: I refuse to bring my daughter around my creepy nephew. The family is up in arms.

    slate.com Family World

    A mother seeks advice on how to handle her nephew's inappropriate and threatening behavior toward her daughter, causing a major family feud.

    Family advice: My son is demanding we take care of his angry teen after a messy divorce. He doesn’t know what he’s asking.

    slate.com Family World

    Grandparents grapple with their son's request to care for his angry teenage son after a tumultuous divorce, highlighting the challenges of strained family relationships and limited resources.

    Elder care advice: We’re suddenly my difficult mother-in-law’s full-time caregivers. It’s a nightmare in ways I could never have imagined.

    slate.com Family World

    A couple struggles to cope with the unexpected burden of caring for their suddenly incapacitated and penniless mother-in-law, highlighting the challenges of elder care and its impact on family dynamics.

    Family advice: If I hadn't listened to my sister-in-law's advice during my pregnancy, everything could've been different.

    slate.com Family World

    A woman grapples with complicated feelings towards her sister-in-law after a traumatic pregnancy and subsequent NICU stay for her baby, and struggles to set boundaries regarding her sister-in-law's current pregnancy.

    Family advice: I announced some much-needed changes to our house. I wasn't expecting my stepdaughter's outsized reaction.

    slate.com Family World

    A stepmother grapples with her oldest stepdaughter's negative reaction to a much-needed home renovation, prompting reflection on family dynamics and past sacrifices.

    Bad Manors! The story of Britain's most foul-mouthed and poshest family… and what they're doing 20 years after they took our TVs by storm | Daily Mail Online

    dailymail.co.uk Family England

    This article recounts the life of the Fulford family, 20 years after their reality TV show, focusing on their challenges maintaining their ancestral home and the future of their inheritance.

    Family advice: We had a special family tradition. Then our nephew's new wife put a stop to it.

    slate.com Family World

    A family's cherished vacation tradition is disrupted when a new wife introduces a rule of equality that excludes a great-nephew, sparking family conflict.

    Alcohol y familia: cuando mi madre se ponía a bailar y yo pensaba que el futuro no sería tan terrible | Ideas | EL PAÍS

    elpais.com Family World

    A personal reflection on the author's experiences with alcohol within their family, tracing its role from childhood celebrations to adult reconciliations.

    The Surprising Ways That Siblings Shape Our Lives - The New York Times

    nytimes.com Family World

    A personal essay recounts how a brother's influence unexpectedly led the author to start a high school newspaper, highlighting the significant and often underestimated impact siblings can have on shaping their lives.

    La abrumadora sinceridad de Francisco Rivera al hablar de sus problemas con Lourdes Montes para volver a ser padres

    hola.com Family Spain

    Francisco Rivera and Lourdes Montes joyfully welcome their third child, Nicolás, sharing their journey of parenthood and overcoming health challenges.

    Family advice: My mother-in-law's infuriating quirk makes her a nightmare house guest.

    slate.com Family World

    A woman seeks advice on how to handle her difficult mother-in-law's upcoming visit, exploring strategies for managing her negativity and considering less-than-honest options.

    Family advice: My mother-in-law graciously furnished our nursery. Then I learned the "condition" her gift depends on.

    slate.com Family World

    A mother-in-law's conditional gift of baby furniture sparks conflict and prompts a discussion about setting boundaries in family relationships.

    Family advise: My sister is a disaster. But why my mom wants me to do about it is even worse.

    slate.com Family World

    A woman seeks advice on how to navigate a strained relationship with her sister while maintaining a relationship with her mother and niece.

    Family advice: My kids are begging me to make amends with their sister. I can't forget what she did to me.

    slate.com Family World

    A woman seeks advice on whether to reconcile with her estranged stepdaughter who is facing a terminal illness, despite a long history of conflict and theft.

    Family advice: The family wants another "reunion." But I'm still burned from the last time.

    slate.com Family World

    A family grapples with planning a reunion after a previous attempt ended disastrously, prompting the author to seek advice on how to avoid repeating past mistakes.

    Wedding advice: My cousin is a narcissistic monster from hell, and now she’s coming for my wedding.

    slate.com Family World

    A bride-to-be seeks advice on how to handle her narcissistic cousin's disruptive behavior and the subsequent family conflict leading up to her wedding.

    Moving to Ireland helped me understand my mother, her peculiarities and weird secrecy – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com Family Ireland

    Moving to Ireland helped the author understand her mother's quirky behavior and secretive nature, realizing that these traits were rooted in Irish cultural norms.

    In-law advice: My in-laws pulled a cruel and devastating stunt at our wedding. I’m not sure I can ever let it go.

    slate.com Family World

    A reader seeks advice on how to address hurtful actions from their in-laws at their wedding, while maintaining their current positive relationship.

    Money advice: My sister-in-law says they will lose money if my husband doesn't renovate their house for them.

    slate.com Family World

    A family feud erupts when a couple expects a significant discount on home renovation services from a relative, leading to accusations of betrayal and threats of violence.

    Dear Care and Feeding: My mom is annoyed that I'm not interested in details about our extended family. I don't even know them!

    slate.com Family World

    A letter writer grapples with her mother's expectation to connect with extended family members she barely knows, highlighting a disparity in familial relationships stemming from her parents' past choices.

    Family advice: My sister demands that I refund her for her wedding because of what my daughter did to "ruin" it.

    slate.com Family World

    A family is thrown into turmoil after a teenager's aggressive bumper car ride at a county fair leads to injury and a demand for financial compensation.

    Family advice: My husband's oldest child is graduating. I'm afraid I've set a very bad precedent.

    slate.com Family World

    A stepmother grapples with feeling excluded from her stepchild's college graduation and seeks advice on navigating future family events.

    Elon Musk’s ‘evil’ father has a baby with stepdaughter

    thetimes.com Family South Africa

    Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, has fathered a child with his stepdaughter, causing a significant family rift and public controversy.