Aidana A.
In 2021, Aidana became an ideas finder at Bright Side. Writing has always been her passion, and she pursued that interest by earning a Bachelor's Degree in Translation Studies. Aidana enjoys covering diverse topics in her articles. Outside of work and studies, one of her favorite pastimes is playing video games — they're Aidana's go-to to unwind and relax.

14 Terrifying Medical Visits That Continue to Haunt People

14 Terrifying Medical Visits That Continue to Haunt People
Curiosities
4 days ago

Going to the doctor is normally just another thing to check off the to-do list—but for some, it became a memory they can’t shake. These stories reveal what happened when a regular appointment turned into something completely unexpected and, in some cases, downright unsettling.

I Refuse to Let My Son’s Wedding Be a Vegan-Only Event

I Refuse to Let My Son’s Wedding Be a Vegan-Only Event

For Norma, things didn’t sit right when her daughter-in-law chose a fully vegan menu, especially since Norma’s family enjoys eating meat and fish. She secretly organized for non-vegan food to be served. Now, with hurt feelings and tension in the air, Norma is looking for guidance on how to handle the fallout while keeping her family’s health and happiness in mind.

I Refuse to Reschedule My Son’s Birthday Party Just Because My Father-in-Law Won’t Be There

I Refuse to Reschedule My Son’s Birthday Party Just Because My Father-in-Law Won’t Be There

Putting together family events can be a real juggling act, especially when not everyone’s schedule matches up. One reader shared how she chose to keep the original date for her son’s birthday party—a celebration she had been planning for a long time. Unfortunately, her mother-in-law wasn’t happy about it, and what seemed like a small issue quickly snowballed into a bigger argument.

I Refuse to Trade My Retirement Dreams for Babysitting Duties

I Refuse to Trade My Retirement Dreams for Babysitting Duties
Family & kids
2 weeks ago

Hitting retirement age is something a lot of people dream about—it’s supposed to be your time to relax. But for one woman, those plans didn’t last long. Just as she was getting ready to enjoy her freedom, she was suddenly expected to jump back into babysitting duties. What was meant to be a well-earned break turned into unexpected parenting all over again.

10 Nannies Who Found Themselves in the Middle of a Family Drama

10 Nannies Who Found Themselves in the Middle of a Family Drama
Family & kids
2 weeks ago

Taking care of kids as a nanny means juggling a lot—whether you’re doing it as part of your job or just helping loved ones. You’re keeping them safe, teaching them, and often being a big part of their daily routine. But every now and then, you might find yourself caught in the middle of some unexpected family tension.