The article presents various personal anecdotes that reveal the complex and often painful realities of familial relationships. One individual shares their experience of feeling caught in the middle of their parents' divorce, highlighting the emotional toll and manipulation involved in parental favoritism. Another story centers on a cousin's strained relationship with his mother, which is tenderly addressed through the surprise creation of song lyrics that reveal his true feelings. Additionally, a darker tale speaks to the nonchalant acknowledgment of past war crimes, reflecting the disturbing normalization of violence within certain narratives. Together, these insights illustrate the intricate web of familial love, disappointment, and the quest for connection amidst chaos.
"My parents are divorced. Each of them have been trying to pull me to their side for as long as I can remember. Expensive gifts, vacations, letting me do whatever I want. As long as it means I pick their side, they give it to me. They both think I like them more and am on their side; in reality, I don't really like either of my parents. They are both miserable, angry alcoholics who forgot to love me during their decade-long divorce process. I play along for the free stuff and money. Currently, I'm on a vacation fully paid by my mother."
"My asshole cousin doesn't like his parents. His mom is an amazing person, but she's always so sad because she knows her own son looks down on her. Since my cousin is a musician, I asked him to write a song and sing the lyrics I've written 'for my mom, as a surprise for her birthday.' The lyrics are very deep and touching. However, I showed it to his mom instead and told her that he really loves her deep down. I also asked her not to mention that I showed it to her because he would get angry if he knew. Her reaction was priceless! She was so touched by the song that she was in tears. She was so relieved that her son actually cares about her."
"I know a man who committed a war crime. Like an actual war crime that led to the deaths of children and innocent people. It was NOT a secret from the military or the government. His commander was aware at the time and other members of his unit participated. He told me about it so casually. It was funny to him. He's in his 80s now."
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