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 we get married, we often hope to expand our families, even when there are kids from previous relationships. But things aren’t always as simple as they seem. One of our readers reached out to us to share a recent experience she had with her stepdaughter.
Weddings are supposed to be the best times of our lives. But people often leave with stories to tell. That is especially true if there are problems within the family. One of our readers reached out and told us what her stepdaughter expected on her big day.
When it comes to family, things are complicated. There are a lot of emotions involved, and relationships aren’t always what they seem. One of our readers reached out to share the story that has turned their life upside down.
Pregnancy is supposed to be a joyous time. But there are some things about having kids that aren’t talked about openly. One of those things is how pregnancy can affect relationships. One of our readers reached out to talk about how her pregnancy affected both her and her husband.
Sometimes it’s easy to let our emotions cloud our judgment, and when that happens, it’s easy to lose track of the little things that make life great. But then we experience the smallest of acts, and they bring happiness back into our lives. Here are 10 stories that prove kindness can change lives.
Having kids is a wonderful experience. We love them with all our hearts because they help grow our families and strengthen our marriages. But this Reddit user’s wife is making him question the whole situation with her comments about the baby’s looks.
When we get into new relationships, we want to believe that love is all it takes. And when it feels like we can’t love them more that we already do, we get married. But this Redditor walked out of his sister’s wedding. And the reason for it isn’t as simple as we might think.
When your children get married, it’s usually a joyous occasion. It’s a time to build new relationships and grow your family. But it doesn’t always work out the way we plan. One of our readers, Elena, wrote to us about being excluded by her own DIL.
Divorce can have devastating consequences, especially when there are kids involved. Things can get even more complicated when an ex-spouse gets into a new relationship or remarries, especially when their new partner doesn’t respect boundaries. One of our readers found that out the hard way.
We will love our children no matter what. They are part of our family, and we will do whatever we can for them because we treasure the relationship. But one of our readers reached out because she feels that her son had gone too far. Let’s see what she has to say.
Workplace drama often takes on a whole new level and leave workers with stories that can be shared far and wide. But one of our readers didn’t think she would need to resort to petty revenge during her career. This is her story.
Having grandchildren is an amazing experience. You love them with all your heart, and they can leave you with stories that only the wildest of imaginations can come up with. But things aren’t always simple. One of our readers reached out with the lesson she got from babysitting her grandkids.