Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Weddings are usually a time to celebrate the union of two people. Everyone hopes for a smooth day, but in these stories, people face the hard truth about their partners that threatened their marriage before they started. A Mother’s Brave Stand for Truth and Loyalty A mother’s role often extends beyond nurturing to guiding and…

As a single father to two young daughters, Jack found life challenging. His wife had left to travel, leaving him to balance work and take care of his daughters, four-year-old Emma and five-year-old Lily. Though he adored them, managing everything alone often left him worn out. One morning, as usual, Jack woke up early to…

It sounds like you found yourself in an incredibly hurtful and frustrating situation, where you felt excluded and disrespected by your husband and his family. It’s understandable that this experience would leave you feeling hurt, especially given the assumptions your mother-in-law made about your background, and your husband’s failure to stand up for you. First…

Paige loves her career, even if it means being away from home a lot. However, when she returns from a business trip, she overhears a cryptic conversation between her husband and her four-year-old son. Little does she know — the thread of her marriage is about to unravel. When I think about the foundations of…

A woman was getting out of the shower when she heard the doorbell ring. Her husband was going to shower, so she quickly grabbed a towel, wrapped it around herself, and descended the stairs to open the door. She was greeted by Bob, the neighbor who apparently missed the memo on appropriate visiting hours. Before…

Life sometimes offers unexpected moments that change everything. Today’s story is about a young person whose world was transformed by just such an event. At 12 years old, this child had grown up with little and often ate “toast with a little cheese” for dinner. So, when invited to a friend’s house for a group…

Little Johnny walks in on his mother in the bathtub.He asks his mother what is the big fuzzy patch below her bellybutton.She replies, “A bush. The next day Little Johnny walks in on his father while he’s in the shower.He asks,“What is that big long thing hanging between your legs?”His father replies, “It is a…

In Pembroke, Ontario, new parking spots marked with a handshake insignia outside the Pembroke OPP station at 77 International Dr. are designated as community safety zones for online transactions. Known as Project Safe Trade, these zones aim to provide safe public spaces for completing online purchases and sales. Upper Ottawa Valley OPP’s initiative is designed…

18-year-old Liam approached his Grandpa’s neglected grave on a cool autumn afternoon, heart heavy with the burdens of a failing family. He placed a bouquet of white roses on the grave, hoping to say his final goodbye before leaving town. His father, David, had gambled away all their savings, and the family was moving into a…

Carly was a 16-year-old girl living with her mother, Dina, and grandmother, Holly, in a modest apartment. Despite their ongoing financial struggles, their love and support for one another made life bearable. Carly had always wanted to attend her prom wearing a beautiful dress, but she didn’t expect that her family could afford such a…