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james90

My late grandma worked at a British munitions factory. So why did she have this bracelet with a symbol like THIS???

My British grandmother died before I was born. I inherited some of her belongings and was going through a box of her old things when I found this tiny bracelet. It’s a bit of a shock because it looks like it has a swastika on it. I do not think she was a Nazi. It also has a small flag on it with the letters "SHDG" and the word "monterosa." And if you need more information, I remember my grandfather served in the Canadian army in World War II and met her at a dance in Britain while she was working at an ammunitions factory. I am just hoping that I can find out what this is and figure out why she might have had it. I am really hoping someone out there can help me solve this mystery. #FamilyHistory #WWII #Jewelry #Mystery #Swastika #HelpNeeded #Jewelry #FamilySecrets #FamilyStories

My late grandma worked at a British munitions factory. So why did she have this bracelet with a symbol like THIS???My late grandma worked at a British munitions factory. So why did she have this bracelet with a symbol like THIS???
Stephanie Brown

My mom’s only marriage advice was one line: Never be afraid to try anything in… 😂😂😂

Right before my first wedding, my mom sat me down for "the talk." She looked me dead in the eye and said, "Honey, never be afraid to try anything in bed." My jaw just dropped to the floor. She kept going, saying if more women were comfortable with that kind of thing, there would be a lot fewer divorces This was a bombshell to me back then. But this advice stuck with me. I also remember visiting my parents' house after my siblings and I had all moved out. They had mirrors on the ceiling in their bedroom. I once asked her what they were for. She just gave me a knowing look and said "Among other things." Later, she even let me and a boyfriend sleep in that room one night. Let’s just say, I got the message loud and clear. #MarriageAdvice #MomKnowsBest #LifeLessons #FunnyStories #FamilyStories #Grateful #DatingAdvice #RelationshipGoals #Relationships

My mom’s only marriage advice was one line: Never be afraid to try anything in… 😂😂😂
Sharon Smith

My Sweet, Swear-Free Mom Just Told a Racist to Go F* Himself on the Boston Subway

So my mom is this amazing 50-year-old Asian lady who looks way younger than she is. She’s the kind of person who spends her days watching soap operas, cleaning, and chatting with her church friends. She’s gentle—never once swore in her life, not in English or our language. She doesn’t even like Gordon Ramsey because he curses too much. That’s why what happened last week left me speechless. We were on a packed subway here in Boston when this drunk guy started going off about immigrants and politics. He was loud and aggressive. Then he turned to my mom—who was just sitting quietly—and called her a spy, said she didn’t belong here, didn’t bother learning English… just pure hate. My mom stayed calm the whole time, even held my arm when I tried to say something. But when we got to our stop, she stood up, looked him right in the eye, and said in her cute accent: “Go back to f*** your daddy.” I’ve never seen someone’s jaw actually drop. Turns out she picked it up from “some kids at work.” She said curses aren’t that different in any language, then immediately started talking about bok choy like nothing happened. #MomWins #BostonLife #ImmigrantStory #UnexpectedResults #FamilyStories #Motherhood #Racism

My Sweet, Swear-Free Mom Just Told a Racist to Go F* Himself on the Boston Subway
Laura Carlson

My grandpa passed away. Can anyone help me identify his tattoo?

My incredible grandpa passed away recently at the age of 85. I'm so grateful my grandma took a picture of his tattoo before he passed because for whatever reason, I never asked him about it. It's got a banner with his name, EDWIN, and as a kid I always thought it was some kind of leopard. The only story he told about it was that he got it to cover up a crude "LOVE MOM" cross he had done himself when he was a kid. I believe this was done sometime between 1954 and 1965. In that time, he was a railroad switchman and a long-haul trucker. He was also a total badass who rode motorcycles. I don't know anything about tattoo styles, but I would love to know more about this. If anyone has an idea about what this is or what the style might be, I would be so grateful. #FamilyHistory #FamilyRelationships #FamilyStories #HelpNeeded #Tattoos #Skin

My grandpa passed away. Can anyone help me identify his tattoo?