grief
Losing a family member is one of the most traumatic life events; Families must support one another to endure the five stages of grief and get through it together.
When the World Stops Spinning
Her phone landed with a thud on the carpet as her knees buckled beneath her. He rushed towards her from the doorway where he had been waiting, listening in silence. With arms outstretched in a slow-motion sprint across the room, he caught her by the waist before she crumbled.
Mollie McGurkPublished 6 months ago in FamiliesThe Morning Guest
The alarm rang its incessant tone until she half-rolled to shut it off. She rubbed an eye, checking the time on her smartwatch with the other as a sliver of light came in through the slightly parted curtains. Sighing, she swung her legs off the side of the bed as she flung the covers to one side. Mentally going over what she needed to accomplish that day, she opened the closet door, turned on the light, and grabbed a pair of pants, a shirt, a zip-up hoodie, socks, and sneakers. In the quiet, she heard another door open and close. She stopped moving, fingers in an awkward position as she tied her shoes. Only she should be up. Glancing up, she eyed her bedroom door, which was ajar as the cat needed free reign in her room, or she’d never sleep. Her eyebrows came together in concentration, her ears listening hard as her eyes shifted left to right and back. Hearing only quiet, she finished what she’d been doing, stood, and flicked the switch, turning off the light.
Lupe HerreraPublished 6 months ago in FamiliesReconnecting With My Bio Mom: A Journey of Healing and Hope.
The moment I received the Facebook notification , my heart raced with excitement and nervous anticipation. It had been a long and emotional journey, but the day had finally come. I was going to meet my birth mother, for the very first time. When I first messaged her I genuinely thought she was never going to respond. At first I was not even 100% sure she was the same person. When I first saw her response, I threw my phone. I didn’t know how to respond to her, and I was the one who started contact.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
In 1988, President Ronald Reagan declared October as pregnanacy and infant loss awareness month. As of 2021 October 15th has been the official day of rememberance for the little ones lost in pregnancy, birth, and infancy via miscarriage, stillbirth, tfmr (termination for medical reasons) ectopic pregnancy, sids, etc. There are many different reasons a loss happens in pregnancy and in infancy and this month covers them all.
Blue DymondPublished 6 months ago in FamiliesThe Power of Persistence: Lessons from “Think and Grow Rich”
Introduction: Certainly, let's delve deeper into the concept of persistence as outlined in "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill:
Nexus NarratorPublished 6 months ago in FamiliesUnleashing The Sixth Sense: Napoleon Hill’s Path to Intuitive Success
Introduction: In personal development and self-improvement, Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich” stands as an enduring classic, offering timeless wisdom and principles for achieving success. Among the many concepts he explores in the book, “The Sixth Sense” holds a particularly mystical and intriguing place. It’s a concept that transcends the boundaries of conventional thinking and challenges us to consider the depths of our intuition and inner knowing. In this article, we will delve into the idea of “The Sixth Sense” and how it can guide us toward success.
Nexus NarratorPublished 6 months ago in FamiliesCould it be Destiny
In the year 1986, she was born in an African home amidst happiness. celebration and joy, she was a beautiful, chubby, and happy baby, oh Amelie brought so much joy to her family and was loved by all.
awore oteriPublished 6 months ago in FamiliesThe Feast
We look forward to the start of winter each year. We gather the blankets now and a warm cup of cocoa and sit on the porch. The air is filled with smells of bread baking, pies cooling off on the window sills and cedar and pine burning in the fireplaces nearby.
Julie StullPublished 7 months ago in FamiliesNightshift
Her scream was silent. But her body thrashed violently against tangled sheets. Eyes wide, she tumbled from the bed with a muffled thud.
Michèle NardelliPublished 7 months ago in FamiliesDear you in the sky.
Dear great grand-ma, You were born in 1921 in France. You lost your mother too young and you worked way too hard. You're father became an another person after the loss of his wife so you had to be like a mom for your little sisters. I have heard you say many times that you loved the dances that there were in the villages. You didn't know how to dance but you always told me that music was enough to make you happy. Sadly, your father didn't want you to go dancing. He was afraid that you would find a husband so you stayed alone for a long time.
Cécyle DespalinsPublished 7 months ago in FamiliesEmbedded Desires
Growing up was fun with loving parents and amazing siblings whom she always indulged in mischief with, June was a vibrant child who knew no evil but as time flew by it seemed posterity had turned it's back against her and she began to experience the other side of life.
awore oteriPublished 7 months ago in FamiliesDevastating Loss Hits Roman Reigns and Dwayne Johnson Bloodline: Fans Unite in Condolences
In the rich tapestry of professional wrestling history, no family name has resonated more profoundly than the Anoa'i family. For generations, they've been synonymous with power, charisma, and indomitable spirit within the squared circle. Yet, amidst their wrestling triumphs, the Anoa'i clan recently faced a profound loss that left the wrestling world in mourning—the passing of Lynn Anoa'i.