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Scary Mommy Daily
Jul. 16, 2025
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I Finally Learned That My Mother In Law Doesn't Owe Me Anything

Today, an anonymous mom writes about a breakthrough she recently had in therapy: That her mother-in-law doesn’t actually owe her anything. It changed the game for her, and, considering how polarizing mother-in-laws can be, maybe it will flip a switch for you, too.

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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 07:  Joe Rogan looks on during UFC 316 at the Prudential Center on June 07, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Influencers Are Promoting TRT To Young Men & It Risks Their Health, Docs Say

Experts say that unless we want Joe Rogan to be the one educating our sons about testosterone therapies, we need to start our own conversations with them.

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The Perfect Response For When Husbands Say, "Just Ask Me For Help!"
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The Perfect Response For When Husbands Say, "Just Ask Me For Help!"

When partners say, "We're not mind readers," it's clear that they don't understand how the mental load works.

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A Mom Wonders If She Was Wrong For Throwing Her Kid A Low-Budget Birthday Party
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A Mom Wonders If She Was Wrong For Throwing Her Kid A Low-Budget Birthday Party

"I just found out that local mums still gossip about it," a mom said of her kid's low-budget park birthday party.

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Jackie Chung, star of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'
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‘TSITP’ Star Jackie Chung On Saying Goodbye To Messy Midlife Mom Laurel

'The Summer I Turned Pretty' star Jackie Chung talks to Scary Mommy about playing the complex, relatable mom we all needed to see. (Plus, that one spicy scene!)

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