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I'm the third of twelve. Big families are as unique as any other family. My parents adore each other and they love all of us, and put a ton of effort into making sure we all felt noticed and loved. But I knew other families where that was not the case, and some kids got lost in the… Read More

I believe it’s r/creepyasterisks. I know there is one, for sure!

When I got my ears pierced at thirteen, I was excited. My parents had bought me earrings in Paris (!!!!) and I was so ready to wear them. Now, at the time, I had an undiagnosed collagen disorder that, among other things, causes abnormal scar tissue growth. My ears were pierced, I… Read More

You know how, in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, the family is all about windex? Well, my family's windex is vitamin A D ointment. It's a cure-all. Chapped, dry lips? A D ointment cures them overnight and your lips will be buttery soft for days. Dry skin? A D makes your skin glow. Cuts,… Read More

My grandparents met in college, when they were out on dates with other people. It was love at first dance. My grandma was from a family that pushed her to be her best and discouraged her from marrying, as they felt that her incredible artistic talents and dreams of travel would stagnate… Read More

Hot cocoa and a stroopwaffel (little caramel-filled wafer cookie that sits on top of a steaming mug, so the caramel melts and the whole confection gets delightfully warm) and a nice episode of Project Runway. If I'm lucky, a cat, my boyfriend, or my youngest brother will join me.… Read More

My parents met on Valentine's Day. My poor dad had just had to turn down a girl who had asked him out, so he went to his class that evening very dejected, cause the girl had been a good friend. My mom, ever the social butterfly, saw this sad looking guy in her class, and, after it… Read More

I cut it off. Seriously, getting a pixie cut was the best decision ever for my thick hair. This is it with zero product in it, just standing up out of it's own sheer weight... while it's short! Long, it was a nightmare of tangles and intense heaviness. Short, it's got enough volume… Read More

Pro-Life Feminism FTW! The best choices are nonviolent ones! :D

They're delicious. Sweet biscuits (American-style biscuits, not cookies) that can be filled with fruit and served with whipped cream. Ever had strawberry shortcake? The "cake" part is usually a scone. They're also really super-easy to make and look fancy if you're having guests.