Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A mother-in-law standing with her arms crossed with her son and daughter-in-law appearing happy in the background | Source: Shutterstock Ever since I married Austin, I’ve heard stories about the legendary mother-in-law feuds, but I always thought, “That won’t be me.” I imagined Lilith, Austin’s mom, and I would be different. Boy, was I wrong?It…

Today marks ten years—ten whole years since George and I said “I do.” With each anniversary, I try to make things special, but this year, I wanted it to be unforgettable. So, I planned a surprise with all of George’s favorite things, the ones he doesn’t treat himself to often.Today marks ten years—ten whole years…

My name is Danielle, and at 45, I’ve pretty much seen it all. As a nurse, I spend ten hours a day making life a little easier for everyone else, but back at home, it’s a whole different story.You see, my husband, Mark, works from home. He earns a good chunk more than I do,…

I never imagined that I’d find myself disguised as a homeless woman, sitting on a sidewalk outside of a restaurant. I sat there, hunched with a shawl wrapped around my shoulders.A woman sitting on the floor | Source: Pexels People passed me without paying any attention, as I watched for the sleek black car that…

The weeks leading up to what I expected to be the happiest day of my life played out like a well-orchestrated drama where I was simultaneously the main character and an observer. The shocking truth came to light just two weeks before our wedding, unveiled by a device as innocuous as a baby camera.This device,…

The former president demonstrated this last week in former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s backyard by raising almost $12 million at a fundraiser with affluent tech industry figures, according to the Daily Wire. Venture investor David Sacks and fellow venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya hosted the fundraiser at their Pacific Heights residence. Palihapitiya and Sacks co-host the…

Hello everyone, this is Amy, and today I have quite the story to share from one of the most pivotal days of my life—my wedding day. Wedding planning is often romanticized with images of endless flowers, perfect place settings, and dreams coming true. While all those things are a part of it, there’s also an…

Scarlett’s life and future plans are thrown into chaos overnight due to her sister’s deceptive actions. Amidst the wreckage of her dreams, she begins a journey of redemption, navigating through intricate family dynamics, betrayal, and the search for forgiveness.In the quiet of my childhood home, filled with memories in every corner, I never thought that…

For almost two decades, my life was deeply entangled with his, a man who was not merely a partner but a substantial part of my existence. We never felt compelled to solidify our union with marriage, nor did we miss having children in our lives. Our commitment was distinctive, challenging societal expectations and normsWhen it…

Our typical serene Friday evening turned into a nightmare. Michael and I were settling into our usual routine of dinner followed by a movie. Everything was as it always was—comfortable and familiar.However, peace was abruptly shattered when Michael went upstairs to shower, and a blood-curdling scream echoed from the bathroom. Heart racing, I dashed upstairs…