Shandel struggles to find a ride to bring her daughter Candy home. She receives offers of help, but is hesitant to rely on others.
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'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.
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.
Growing up as the only girl among her family of men, the speaker felt invisible and feared being orphaned if something happened to her sick mother. Despite this, she held onto the hope of finding love and starting a family, but was also scared of the unknown of what lay behind that wall.
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.
A mother reflects on the love and memories shared with her children despite going through tragedy with the loss of two loved ones.
In this episode of Howie Mandel Does Stuff, Howie sits down with Scooter Braun and they engage in some lighthearted family banter and jokes.
The speaker shares memories of fun family moments and encourages not feeling guilty about having fun during celebrations or if someone has passed away while also emphasizing the importance of coming up with ideas to have fun with loved ones.
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 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.
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 speaker receives a surprise package of popcorn at the office, and realizes it was sent by their parents.
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.
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.
The author recounts how her freeloading brother-in-law would always monopolize conversations and stick her with the bill when he came to visit, leading her to write a letter daring her sister to give it to him.
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.
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.
The speaker reflects on the regret a father expressed for prioritizing his career over spending time with his family.
In this podcast episode, the speaker honors his grandmother who taught him valuable lessons about life, including strength, wisdom, and compassion, and reflects on her survival through the famine in the early 1930s inflicted by Stalin, that killed millions of people.
The speaker reflects on family photos and interviews relatives to learn more about their personal histories and family dynamics.
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.
Al requests a birthday song for his grandma who is dying on her birthday.
The speaker shares their interest in a person named Jason's family life and describes it as multi-faceted and intriguing.
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.
The speaker expresses sadness over the thought of a gathering of cousins in a lukewarm, inflatable tub because of somebody in their family eating a good brownie.
Liam and his mom are able to spend quality time together now that they're back in the same city. Rachel, Liam's sister, joins in on the fun as they all spend the summer together.
The saying "all unhappy families are unhappy in their own way" contrasts with happy families, who are all happy in the same way.
The unhealthy competition and work culture are splitting families, not young men. The gender struggle should not be set up as sperm versus egg, as all of us are the product of sperm and egg.
The speaker reminisces about his childhood and how his father was his hero.
Despite facing financial hardship and a life-threatening illness, a family learns to remain optimistic and persevere through tough times.
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.
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.
Matt's grandma Sharon sends her family gift cards for Starbucks and Cheesecake Factory regularly.
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.
Two people share stories about their respective children and siblings, including one child requesting drinks and a sister collecting dolls.
The speaker reflects on how his father could have been a well-known writer or poet if he didn't prioritize spending time with his family, but cherishes the memories of his father's love for storytelling.
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 speaker discusses the struggles of a mother and hero in his life who deals with heartbreak while raising children alone.
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.
A man named Steve makes bad choices and treats his family unfairly while writing for anti-LDS magazines and campaigning against the church.
