Episode 23: No Child Left Behind
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03/12/25 • 47 min
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In this episode, exclusion and regret take center stage. First, a father’s “guys only” trip leaves his tomboy daughter feeling abandoned, leading to a fractured bond that might not be easily repaired. Then, when the fallout begins, his wife refuses to help him fix the mess he created. Finally, a groom-to-be shows up drunk at his ex’s doorstep the night before his wedding—only to disappear on the big day. Join us as we unravel these emotional AITA tales and the lasting consequences of choices made.
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Text us your confessions and stories.
In this episode, exclusion and regret take center stage. First, a father’s “guys only” trip leaves his tomboy daughter feeling abandoned, leading to a fractured bond that might not be easily repaired. Then, when the fallout begins, his wife refuses to help him fix the mess he created. Finally, a groom-to-be shows up drunk at his ex’s doorstep the night before his wedding—only to disappear on the big day. Join us as we unravel these emotional AITA tales and the lasting consequences of choices made.
Share your confessions with us on our website or on Instagram.
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In this episode, tough choices blur the lines between right and wrong. A man plans a secret vasectomy to escape his wife’s control—should his friend help? A woman’s boyfriend faces an ultimatum from his dying ex—does love or loyalty win? And when a sister goes to extreme lengths to expose a toxic boyfriend, was it justice or betrayal? Tune in for shocking stories of love, deception, and impossible decisions.
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Episode 24: Faith vs. Fossils
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In this episode, boundaries get blurred and secrets run deep. First, a college student finds himself at the center of an apartment cold war after watching Jurassic Park—a move that his roommate’s deeply religious girlfriend takes as a personal attack. As prehistoric drama turns into modern-day roommate regret, the lease isn’t the only thing that’s ending. Then, a devoted father faces an ethical dilemma when he discovers that his daughter—charming, successful, and secretly a diagnosed sociopath—plans to marry a man who knows nothing about her condition. Should he speak up and risk her wrath, or stay silent and betray his conscience?
Join us as we wade through these wild AITA stories, where awkward living arrangements and emotional minefields collide—and the right thing isn’t always clear.
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