Talana joined the Bright Side team as a writer in January 2025. Since then, she has honed her skills in the editorial department, deepening her expertise as a professional writer. Her time with the team has given her valuable insight into crafting engaging articles from diverse perspectives. With her storytelling experience, Talana creates compelling narratives that resonate with readers.
When building a career in a big company, communication is key. But every workplace comes with a bit of drama, and it needs to be taken with a pinch of salt. One of our readers reached out to share the story of how his coworker tried to cost him his career because of jealousy.
As grandparents, we make the effort to enjoy the time we have with our grandkids. But that can’t work if our children or their spouses have hidden agendas and absurd rules. One of our readers reached out to share the demand her DIL had when it came to babysitting her grandson.
When we think about the workplace, we often remember the drama that comes with it. And very few of us experienced the acts of kindness. So here are 10 stories to remind us that there are still heroes out there, even though they’re not wearing capes.
When special occasions come around, we do the best we can for our family members. And even though our grandchildren might love our gifts, our kids aren’t always on the same page. One of our readers reached out to share her experience.
Family relations can get very tricky, especially when there’s a death of a loved one involved. It can change the dynamic and relationships with certain people, and that often leads to disaster. One of our readers reached out to share the recent experience she had with her MIL.
When starting off in your career, you want to make the best impression, so you might end up doing more than you’re supposed to. But it’s important to keep your work-life balance in mind. If you don’t, your workplace could lead to depression. One of our readers reached out to share their experience.
When getting into a blended family, things can become complicated. Relationships will be built and broken. But there are some things that marriage can’t fix. One of our readers reached out to share the frustration she felt after discovering her husband’s secret.
Mixing family and money is often a bad idea. People tend to think they should come first, and in a case like that, things can get heated. One of our readers shared his story on our website and expressed his frustration about what his sister thinks about the family cabin. We reached out to him and turned his story into an article.
Remote work can be great. It’s a fantastic way to build your career in an international environment while still being in the comfort of your own home. But that doesn’t mean workplace drama won’t follow you. One of our readers reached out to share their frustration.
Moving into a new neighborhood can be a daunting experience. It can lead to a lot of anxiety because you don’t know what your new neighbors will be like. There can be a lot of good, too, though, like kids making friends, but sometimes things don’t turn out the way you’d hope. One of our readers reached out to share their frustration about their new neighbor.
Weddings have a way of bringing the worst out in people. Family struggles can come to the surface and relationships could be destroyed. One of our readers reached out to share how her cousin’s wedding not only brought up demons from her past, but also put her in a position she never thought she’d find herself in.
When building a career, we often have concerns about money, and that can lead to a lot of anxiety. Things get even worse when unexpected expenses are thrown in our laps. One of our readers shared a story on our website expressing her frustration about a recent work event. We reached out to her to find out more details and turned her story into an article.