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Mom has always had a clear pattern when dealing with counselors, police, or any authority figure. It’s a well-rehearsed routine, one she slips into so effortlessly that even I find myself questioning what's real. When she speaks to them, she starts off addressing the issues at hand. Sure, maybe I got loud, maybe I yelled—there's no denying that. But as soon as she feels a little more comfortable, she shifts into this calculated vulnerability, carefully crafted for maximum effect. She draws them in with stories of her own trauma. The abuse she endured as a child, the rapes, the molestations,...

In a world where social justice is the rallying cry of a generation, there's a certain irony that seems to be lost on many Gen Zers. They brand themselves as socially conscious, champions of equality, and advocates for the underprivileged. Yet, beneath the surface of their Instagram posts and TikTok rants lies a stark reality: many of them have never truly experienced the hardships they so passionately decry. It starts with their upbringing. For a significant portion of Gen Z, teenage years were not spent flipping burgers, bagging groceries, or working odd jobs to save up for college or the...

It was a simple request, or so I thought: ask my mother for help with housing. I was homeless, desperate, and in need of a place to stay. What I didn’t expect was that this plea for help would land me in jail, charged with domestic violence. My mother, who had placed a restraining order on me, was following the a idea she had gotten from the family of Kelly Thomas, a murder victim who tragically lost his life after a brutal encounter with the police. But this wasn’t about Kelly; this was about me, standing on the other side...

Abortion is one of the most polarizing issues of our time, often reduced to stark contrasts: pro-life versus pro-choice, right versus wrong, morality versus freedom. But in reality, it’s far from black and white. It’s a deeply complex issue that demands nuanced consideration, not the extreme rhetoric that has come to dominate the conversation. When we polarize the issue, we end up appealing to extremists on both sides, essentially letting the loudest and most radical voices—often lunatics—dictate the discourse. Let me share a personal story that highlights this complexity. Tracy was a girlfriend who struggled with schizophrenia, a condition that...

When it comes to your son, it's essential to recognize that our relationships often involve three fundamental identities: parent, child, and adult. Based on what you've shared, it seems that your son continues to relate to you as a child, while you still assume the role of his parent. However, he's an adult now, and this dynamic isn't serving either of you well. The key is to start treating him as an adult, just as you would with a partner or a peer. By doing so, you encourage him to step into his adult identity. I understand this will be...