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Devotion
Will you marry me? My stomach somersaults as I realise, I am engaged, betrothed, affianced. People say little girls dream of this moment their whole lives, but for most of mine, I feigned no interest in the complexities of marriage. Nor did I ever fantasise about becoming a mother or raising children.
Sian N. CluttonPublished 27 days ago in FamiliesThere Is No Art in Heart
My daughter has an autoimmune disease that might shorten her life... and I'm the one who gave it to her. Every parent's worst nightmare, of course, to be responsible for something terrible happening to your child. And, to be honest, I had little idea that this was a possibility before I had kids. I knew that one branch of my family all seemed to have bad luck when it came to getting sick early in life and that about half of them died when they hit middle age. But that didn't have anything to do with me, right?
Alison McBainPublished 27 days ago in FamiliesWomen I Picked
At the time of birth, I weighted about 2.5 Pounds, with a fragile body, a minor hole in my heart, with ear folded with skin, and an ear canal blocked with the pillar or skin a result birth was not able to listen to the birds sounds, whispering, lightening and rain drops from one side.
Abdul QureshiPublished 27 days ago in FamiliesShall days be generations?
Greetings everyone, below is my entry for Vocal's "The Dragon Beside Me" challenge! Here's a poem about 3 generations of women who had influenced (and will continue to influence) my life, in not just the past and present, but future as well. I'll be doing a breakdown of it below, so read on!
Talented girl
In a city there was a woman who bleached clothes. He had three daughters. All three turned out to be beauties. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't eat enough. They lived in poverty. One day a handsome young man came to their house. Mother! I come from a neighboring village. I am rich.
The Real Dragon Warrior
In the heart of a Southeast London socially deprived area, among its challenges, a real-life dragon warrior emerges. Leila, a single mother of two small boys and now a newborn girl, embodies the spirit of Longmu, the Chinese goddess known as the Mother of Dragons. Her journey, a modern-day triumph echoing the strength and resilience of days gone by, becomes a tribute to the ancient myth.
ColdHardCashPublished 28 days ago in FamiliesThe Love Of A Dad and his daughter
I can remember so many memories of my daddy bonding times. My dad wasn't my blood dad, he was my step dad. Nevertheless my dad, he claimed me as his own. For reasons unknown to me Dad had a love for me he didn't show the same for my half sister. I met him when I was five years old. When I asked him "Are you my daddy?" I could see he was scared. Mom was a single parent, so I didn't know who my dad was. As a kid I never thought about that kind of stuff, I just wanted a dad.
Louise Blake-MichaelPublished 28 days ago in FamiliesMy Grandmother
(Trigger Warning-- for my Mom, I will talk about Grandma; you’ll cry, too. You’ve been warned. I did not stop crying for a moment while writing it.)
S.N. EvansPublished 28 days ago in FamiliesA Day of Adventure: Exploring Friendship's Tapestry
In the heart of a bustling metropolis, where the rhythm of life surged like a relentless tide, there existed a sanctuary of camaraderie—a refuge where three friends, Alex, Maya, and Jake, embarked on a journey of discovery and companionship. With the sun casting its golden rays upon the labyrinthine streets, they ventured forth, eager to explore the hidden gems awaiting them on their day out together.
Ayshwarya MahadevanPublished 28 days ago in FamiliesReflections on Individuality and the Quest for Acceptance
Remember when you were a child and things were simple, or atleast simpler. When you were at home with your mom, protected by her love, warmth and security. Feeling the thrill of watching your first cartoons, mesmerized by the beautiful colours and funny voices that excited your imagination. Playing outside in the freezing cold till your feet couldn`t handle it any more.
Michael LangillePublished 29 days ago in Familiesmy dragon, had not only shown me the power
my dragon, had not only shown me the power of her own strength, she had instilled within me the courage to face my own challenges. She had shown me that even in the face of loss and despair, there was the potential for growth, for resilience, for the blossoming of something beautiful.
Arfa QureshiPublished 29 days ago in FamiliesVisits from Grandpa: My Heartfelt Encounters in Dreams.
A few months after my grandpa passed away, we were in deep sorrow. He was such a kind and down-to-earth person. My words cannot express my emotions right now but he was loved by everyone laughing, and smiling all the time. My grandpa used to find ways to make a good family get-together...