Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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My Granddaughter Came to Stay with Us for the Summer — When I Opened Her Suitcase, I Called Her Mom in Shock
My 13-year-old granddaughter’s suitcase held a shocking surprise that made me question everything I thought I knew about her. As I grappled with what I found, and my own outdated expectations, I wondered: could I bridge the generational gap before it tore us apart? I was so excited to have Lily, my 13-year-old granddaughter, stay…
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I Saw a Child on the School Bus Hitting the Back Window and Yelling for Help
I was driving home when I saw a little girl on a school bus, banging on the back window in terror. My world stopped. Something was terribly wrong. But what danger could a little child possibly be in on a seemingly safe school bus? I chased the bus to find out, only for my heart…
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My DIL Returned My Car Totaled after a Trip to Her Friend — She Refused to Pay for the Damages, So I Taught Her a Lesson
I thought lending my car to my daughter-in-law would be a chance to mend our strained relationship. Instead, she returned it battered and covered in lies, refusing to pay for the damages. What I did next left her feeling helpless. I’m a 60-year-old woman who’s been living alone ever since my husband passed away five…
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Rich Neighbor Built a Fence on My Property and Blocked My Windows While I Was on Vacation — I Taught Him a Perfect Lesson
After a week of sun and sand, Catherine was shocked to discover her new neighbor Jeffrey had built an imposing fence on her property. As a single mom, she couldn’t let this slide. What did she do to teach him a lesson he’d never forget? Life as a single mom isn’t easy, but I’ve been…
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My Busy Dad Never Spends Time with Us and Treats Mom Iike a Servant — My Brother & I Taught Him a Lesson
In our house, our workaholic dad was king and our mom his servant. Us kids were practically ghosts. Until the day we decided to open Dad’s eyes with a risky plan, not knowing how it would end up changing everything. Ever felt like you were invisible in your own home? Like the person you’re supposed…
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