Cheilo Q.
Cheilo joined the Bright Side team as a writer in January 2025. As a person who considers herself a jack of all trades, she enjoys writing about various topics. Equipped with a communication degree, she enjoys doing research and hopes to reach the people with the messages and information they deserve. When not writing, she's doing her various hobbies and adoring nature.

7 Smart Ways to Pick Comfortable Everyday Shoes

7 Smart Ways to Pick Comfortable Everyday Shoes
Tips & tricks
4 days ago

Wearing comfortable shoes is essential, especially if your job requires you to be on your feet all day. Whether you’re a courier constantly on the move or a hairdresser standing for hours, your feet bear the brunt of the workload. If you’re dealing with pain, blisters, or tight-fitting shoes, it’s best to replace them rather than rely on questionable tricks to ease the discomfort.Even shoes that feel fine at first can cause issues later, and in many cases, the wrong size is to blame. Fortunately, here are 7 helpful tips to guide you in choosing the right pair of everyday shoes that offer lasting comfort. Find special bonus tips at the end!

I Refuse to Act Like a Parent to My Stepson— His Response Broke Me

I Refuse to Act Like a Parent to My Stepson— His Response Broke Me

Parenting is filled with challenges, and each stage of a child’s growth brings its own hurdles. The teenage years, in particular, can be one of the most emotionally intense phases. Adolescence brings major changes—physically, emotionally, and mentally—that don’t just impact the teen but also those around them. One of our readers recently opened up about her struggles and frustration in dealing with her teenage stepson, sharing how she’s reached her breaking point.

15 Times Kindness Touched a Soul and Was Never Forgotten

15 Times Kindness Touched a Soul and Was Never Forgotten
People
week ago

Just one simple act of kindness can brighten a tough day and even restore our faith in the world. In this piece, we’re sharing touching true stories of strangers or people barely known, who showed up with kindness at just the right moment. Get ready for some feel-good stories that will probably stay with you forever.

I Breastfed My Sister’s Baby to Help, and Her Response Shocked Me

I Breastfed My Sister’s Baby to Help, and Her Response Shocked Me
Family & kids
2 weeks ago

Babysitting an infant is a big responsibility. It needs attentiveness, proper care, and patience. For parents, it is a relief to have your family on your side to support and extend a helping hand to care for your baby. A woman who reached out on the internet was willing to care for her sister’s baby. But her help and effort weren’t appreciated.

7 Skin Bumps That Aren’t Acne You Might Be Overlooking

7 Skin Bumps That Aren’t Acne You Might Be Overlooking
Health
2 weeks ago

When waking up in the morning, most people look in the mirror for various reasons, such as skin care and daily affirmation. We also sometimes check if there are changes on our face or if there’s acne. Some might as well notice skin bumps while tracing the skin, and it may not be acne, but something else.

I Decided to Leave My Best Friend After She Crossed the Line

I Decided to Leave My Best Friend After She Crossed the Line
People
2 weeks ago

Friendships may start in different scenarios and are built on various foundations for each person. Having a best friend who is your closest and most special person is a bond that’s deep and strong. However, our Bright Side reader had the opposite experience, as she shares how devastated she was by what happened between her and her best friend.

My Sister Tried to Steal the Spotlight at My Wedding, So I Gave Way

My Sister Tried to Steal the Spotlight at My Wedding, So I Gave Way
People
3 weeks ago

A wedding is not only a ceremony to bind couples together, but it is also a ceremony to celebrate their love. A meaningful celebration meant to show snippets of their personality and relationship. Our Bright Side reader planned their wedding to represent their love, simple yet meaningful, but her sister had another plan for her.

I Refused to Change My Sons’ Diet for My Ex’s New Family

I Refused to Change My Sons’ Diet for My Ex’s New Family
People
3 weeks ago

A man who’s a father of two kids faced a rather unexpected dilemma agreeing to co-parent with his ex-wife with mutual respect and consistency, as they both moved on with their lives. He’s now in a problematic situation that involves his kids and his ex’s family, all because of food. He then sought outside opinions from the internet on whether he was in the wrong in this situation.

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