The Ember blog — page 10
Writing about the situations people bring to Ember — and how it went for the people who stood in them.
What people bring
My partner doesn't make time for me anymore: reach out or wait?
Your partner used to make time to talk, and now barely does. What 12 people who stood here asked on Ember, and how it went for them.
Ember Editorial Team
What people bring
My ex won't let me see my kids: what did other parents do?
Your ex won't let you see your kids? What 12 parents who stood here asked — keeping kids out of the fight, legal steps — and how it went for them.
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What people bring
Grieving the loss of my father, when the tears don't come
Grieving your father, and it isn't what you expected? What 11 people who stood here asked — tears, regret, the goodbye — and how it went for them.
Ember Editorial Team
What people bring
Feeling too drained to do anything, even after you rest
Too drained to do anything, and rest doesn't bring it back? What 12 people who stood here asked — doctors, small chores, rest — and how it went for them.
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Ways to be heard
Talking to an AI when you're lonely: is it weird?
Talking to an AI when no one else is there? What 13 people who stood here asked, and how it went for them, including whether the wish for people stayed.
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What people bring
Why do I still miss my abusive ex, and want to go back?
You left, and you still miss them. What 17 people who stood here asked on Ember, and how it went for them.
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What people bring
Ending a marriage after mistreatment: when do you stop trying?
Done trying after the same mistreatment, again and again? What 21 people who stood here asked on Ember, and how it went for them.
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What people bring
Why can't I leave an abusive relationship when I know I should?
You know it's abuse, and it's also your home. What 32 people who stood here asked on Ember, and how it went for them.
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What people bring
Staying with an emotionally abusive partner, hoping they change
Waiting for the caring version of them to come back? What 36 people who stood here asked on Ember, and how it went for them.
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What people bring
Separated but still in love: is reconciliation possible?
Living apart from a spouse you still love. What 15 people who stood here asked Ember about the apology, the small signs, and how it went for them.
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What people bring
No contact with an ex who keeps hurting you: does it work?
Going no contact with an ex who keeps hurting you? What 15 people who stood here asked on Ember, and how it went for them.
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What people bring
I want to leave my marriage, but my spouse won't talk about it
You've said you want out, and your spouse won't engage. What 15 people who stood here asked on Ember, and how it went for them.
Ember Editorial Team
