The speaker expresses the desire to have a family and feeling regret for being too harsh with a potential partner. They also discuss the value of having family and wanting to have that family feeling.
The cultural norm of teenagers leaving home at 18 is not feasible for every family and is largely driven by the banking system to make extended family members pay for multiple households. Good relationships with your children are important for a healthy marriage.
The saying "all unhappy families are unhappy in their own way" contrasts with happy families, who are all happy in the same way.
A mother reflects on how her family coped with a tragedy that occurred while she was away for work and how it took years to repair their relationship afterwards.
A transcript telling the story of a lost six-year-old girl who was helped by her family and a good Samaritan on a highway.
A family's tragic experience with the sudden death of a mother and the impact on her straight-A student children.
The speaker receives a surprise package of popcorn at the office, and realizes it was sent by their parents.
The speaker discusses their family history, including their grandparents' occupations in the parks department and a mental institution.
Shandel struggles to find a ride to bring her daughter Candy home. She receives offers of help, but is hesitant to rely on others.
The speaker recounts how he received news about his aunt's impending death and reflects on her life as a survivor who worked hard to overcome adversity.
The speaker reflects on how they mistreated their family in the past and how they regret not getting to know them better, realizing that they were just being a nuisance.
A conversation about family and parenting, including the metaphor of parents as a bow and arrow, and the importance of staying connected with family members.
The real father of Kaitlyn and Gabby was never really in their life. Kaitlyn and James had an okay relationship while Alaina was still married to James.
Ashley's love for religion and family remained constant throughout her life, but balancing family and school was a challenge. Despite her husband's increasing work hours, they both still loved being parents.
Despite facing financial hardship and a life-threatening illness, a family learns to remain optimistic and persevere through tough times.
The speaker talks about being caught up in their thoughts while observing their family members getting drunk during a gathering.
The host discusses a story about a turn of the century British family who whimsically sent their child to the police station to be locked up for a few minutes while also reflecting on how the current climate may have changed parental behavior.
This transcript snippet touches on family dynamics and how a podcast like Stuff You Should Know can bring people together despite changes and differences in family relationships.
The speaker discusses his relationship with his father and how he still feels connected to him even though he has passed away. He talks about how he used to wave to his father at every football game he played and how he still misses him, especially on the anniversary of his death.
A son reflects on the precious 15 years he spent playing and spending time with his father before he was unsure if he would be able to do anything again following a devastating accident.
The speaker talks about how coaches and their families are important and how they treat them like their own.
The family's ambitions are greater, their betrayals are more devious and the plot is thicker this season. Tracy faces the prosecution as she attempts to give the jury a glimpse into her world.
The speaker reminisces about her loved one who used to send her cards on every holiday including Halloween, Easter, and Valentine's Day, and how much she misses her. She also shares how much she idolized her mother as a child despite not fully understanding the conflicts between her and her grandmother.
In this episode, the hosts talk about their emotional dad moments, including instances where their dads have cried.
In this podcast, the host discusses surviving holidays with family and loved ones by setting realistic expectations and boundaries while also showing compassion towards others.
The guest speaker in the podcast came from a family where compassion was exemplified by his mother while being driven came from the example set by his father.
A mother reflects on the love and memories shared with her children despite going through tragedy with the loss of two loved ones.
A man tells a story about his sister who jokingly keeps three bags of clothes from a garage sale and sends pictures of flowers she delivered to their dad who wouldn't believe her otherwise.
A man discusses his search for a daughter he allegedly had but gave away due to his struggles with alcoholism. The authorities claim there is no open case, leaving the man to continue his search.
The speaker shares an emotional moment where all of their heartache made sense, while talking about their relationship with their stepchildren. They also express the belief that there is no other love that can fix them and make them feel lovable.
The speaker talks about how she supports her son's decision to take his stepfather's last name and even considers adding it to her Bio.
A reminder to prioritize and work on your romantic relationship for the sake of your family’s happiness and wellbeing as a whole.
A generous man plans on surprising his dad with a new truck and bought his 18-year-old sister her first car. He shares his excitement about their reactions in a previous similar instance.
Al requests a birthday song for his grandma who is dying on her birthday.
A man discovers through DNA testing that the man he believed was his father for 53 years may not be his biological father, and instead it could be his uncle.
A podcaster shares about moving, writing a book, and her family's reaction to it, including her mother's displeasure.
The speaker reflects on the differences in the ways that people express affection and intimacy within families, citing examples from her own life.
The speaker shares a story about how, after his grandfather's passing, he and his family experienced unexplainable occurrences that seemed to guide them towards finding a new home close to their grandmother.
The hosts discuss who they would like to have dinner with if they could have a meal with anyone, dead or alive. One of the hosts choose their deceased grandmother, wanting to catch up and share how life has been since her passing.
Mary's sister-in-law, Maggie, had a versatile personality and could adapt effortlessly to different social settings, from the Governor's mansion to food banks. However, despite her social prowess, Maggie was a devoted mother who deeply invested her time and energy in her sons' lives.
A son reflects on his experience with a father who traveled frequently for work and how despite the distance, his father always put family first and made their time spent together meaningful and rewarding.
The speaker's uncle Cant visits multiple times a year for extended periods and they discuss the case of a kidnapping and how innocent he was. The speaker also doesn't think that a previous comment made by someone was meant to be derogatory.
