Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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My Wife Left Me and Our Children After I Lost My Job
…for the day when, if it ever came, Anna truly understood the depth of what she’d lost and was ready to earn her place in their lives again. But for now, I would continue moving forward, not looking back, and ensuring that Max and Lily grew up in an environment full of love, stability, and…
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Dad of 4 Living in Tent Gives Last $2 to Stranger at Gas Station
Alice’s heart went out to Christopher, the young boy who often collected leftovers from her restaurant. She was concerned when she realized he was regularly taking the food home, but it didn’t seem like he was just hungry. Something about his situation didn’t add up, and Alice couldn’t shake the feeling that he was hiding…
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Husband in bed
A man is in bed with his wife when there is a rat-a-tat-tat on the door. He rolls over and looks at his clock, and it’s half past three in the morning. “I’m not getting out of bed at this time,” he thinks and rolls over. Then, a louder knock follows. “Aren’t you going to…
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This Oklahoma Girl Lived with ‘Cruel’ Dad
Before becoming a successful country star, Reba McEntire, born in southern Oklahoma, grew up in the small town of Chockie. She comes from a long line of ranchers and rodeo participants, and as the middle child among four siblings, she often fought for attention, especially from her father, who never told his children he loved…
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Brother Wants To Adopt Little Sister After Dad Dies
A 28-year-old man faced a tough decision when his 11-year-old sister, orphaned after their father’s death, chose to live with him. This choice conflicted with his and his wife’s agreement to remain child-free. The situation escalated, causing severe marital strain, as his wife firmly refused to adopt the sister, suggesting the uncle could care for…
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Rude Cashier Belittled Me for Being Old and Poor
My trip to the supermarket turned into a life-altering experience when a rude cashier tested my resolve. As I struggled to pay for a bun, her harsh words stung, but karma intervened, humbling her in a chaotic moment. A kind stranger stepped in, paying for my purchase with genuine compassion. Grateful for his generosity, I…
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My Children Are Always Sick after Visiting Grandma’s
Every time my kids visited their grandmother, they came home sick. At first, I chalked it up to coincidence—kids get sick all the time, right? But as the pattern continued, I started to suspect something wasn’t right. It wasn’t just colds and sniffles; it was worse—persistent bronchitis, fevers, and sleepless nights. Still, my mother-in-law insisted,…
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Woman Follows Little Boy Who Takes Leftovers from Her Restaurant Every Day
Alice’s heart went out to Christopher, the young boy who often collected leftovers from her restaurant. She was concerned when she realized he was regularly taking the food home, but it didn’t seem like he was just hungry. Something about his situation didn’t add up, and Alice couldn’t shake the feeling that he was hiding…
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My Husband Secretly Put Our House in His Mom’s Name
What would you do if the home you built with your husband wasn’t truly yours? For Jennifer, that gut-wrenching reality hit when she discovered that her husband, Alex, had secretly put their house in his mother’s name. But as the years passed, karma would have the last laugh in ways Jennifer never could have imagined.…
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A Boy Visited the Grave of His Adoptive Mother
At 13, I had built walls around my heart, refusing to accept Jennifer’s love. I resented her for things I didn’t fully understand, and that resentment followed her to the grave. Then, one day, after her funeral, I found an envelope on her tombstone, addressed to me. It contained a truth so overwhelming, it shattered…
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