Family is the most important thing in the world, but something they can drive us crazy.
Can’t live with them, can’t live without them. Your relationship with your family changes as you get older. Hear from us as we navigate relationships with our parents and brothers (Monica and Meghan both have two brothers!)
Boundary Setting
“Happy Monday (or whenever you are reading this)! These past couple of weeks, I have been quarantining with my parents; and with that, comes a lot of change for me. Waking up to hearing a dog barking, sharing a TV with two other people, and coordinating schedules are all new things to me. For those who don’t know, I live in a small apartment alone, and am pretty used to making my own schedule, plans, meals, etc….”
Mother Knows Best
“On the heels of Bachelor Peter’s announcement that he WILL NOT be pursuing a relationship with Madison I would like to continue my rant on The Bachelor’s two night season finale. Let’s talk about Barb: the overbearing, emotional mother America hates right now. Barb spent a good portion of Tuesday night’s episode roasting Peter (her son) and Madison about their choice to be together. I’ll start by saying 1) Madison conducted herself very well in the face of scrutiny and 2) I agree Barb went a little bat shit and probably should have kept her opinions to herself on national TV, BUT I loveeeeedddd this interaction, you guys….”
Parenting your parents
“Do your parents call your grandparents by their first names? My dad has called his dad “Ray” for my whole life. When did that start? And will I ever call my parents Jeff and Berny? That possibility always seemed unlikely, up until about 10 months ago….”
The TEA (Transitioning Early Adults) 