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.
Whispers
Waken in the dark, a lingering thought of a dream I've already forgotten, still stuck in my mind. Floating down around the darkness of my mind. One after another. Some are happy, dancing and twirling and insisting on being looked at, others lazily floating to the ground.
Lee NaylorPublished 16 days ago in FamiliesThe uncharted path: Pre- gestational diabetes
" Everyday of pregnancy is a canvas, and each challenges becomes a stroke of strength, creating a masterpiece of maternal fortitude."
My Mother's Fire
My mother showed fire from a young age. As one of 14 children, life was never easy. They didn't have much, but they managed with hand-me-downs and the generosity of strangers.
Nostalgia and Reflection
Today, I would like to discuss how our society is experiencing an emerging change regarding people being less social due to continuing technological advancement and some factors.
Yasir TahirPublished 18 days ago in FamiliesAngie
Some people come into our lives and fill them with wonder and inspiration. Sometimes, those people also bring us into the world so that we may do the same for them. From a very young age, my mother told me I had saved her life because it was my arrival that put her on a better path as she had someone else to live for. I never got the full details or grasped the full depth of the stones that were laid on that path, but what I did know of her leads me to believe that she would have been fine regardless of birth.
My Mired MusingsPublished 21 days ago in Families- Runner-Up in The Dragon Beside Me Challenge
Red and brown
There were dragons all around our house. Red dragons. There was the red dragon that sat on a shelf. Soft and furry, with a long tail that hung over the side.
Alice ElizabethPublished 21 days ago in Families So Many Seats
Sometimes when I visit my parents house, I walk by my mothers office and look in the doorway, finding her elsewhere, her desk chair abandoned. The empty chair hits a note, reminding me that one day this chair will be permanently empty. Knowing one day I might glimpse it and profoundly feel her absence. It’s a premature grief, acknowledging that your time with someone is limited. At the age of 69 she may continue to live for decades, but it’s still a moment that gives me pause as much as it does appreciation - that my mother is simply in another room, and the option to find her and wrap my arms around her is still available.
Kerry KehoePublished 22 days ago in FamiliesAre You Hungry?
“Are you hungry?” were often the first words one heard when they came into my Grandmas house. At any given time there would be multiple pies or loaves of bread cooling on the counter, and even the shortest of visits was always accompanied with food. She had a sweetness about her that you simply couldn’t say no to.
Amber Van WortPublished 23 days ago in Families25-year-old son of a Sister Wives star, Garrison Brown, has passed away.
Garrison Brown, the son of Sister Wives stars Janelle and Kody Brown, has tragically passed away at the age of 25. Janelle announced the heartbreaking news on Instagram, expressing deep sadness and asking for privacy to honor Garrison's memory. Flagstaff Police Department's Lieutenant Charles M. Hernandez II confirmed the incident, stating that officers responded to a report of a death at home on March 5, 2024. He emphasized that there is currently no indication of foul play, and the Criminal Investigations Division is conducting an investigation.
PUSHPA MENONPublished 23 days ago in FamiliesHeartbreaking
The rain pounded against the windows like an insistent drum, demanding attention. I sat alone in my favorite corner of the quaint coffee shop, nursing a lukewarm cup of chamomile tea. The cozy atmosphere failed to warm the chill that had settled in my heart.
Evans OkerekePublished 24 days ago in FamiliesDear Old Dad
He was the best Dad. He was never the worst. Even when he said, “If I hear one more peep out of you, you will get a spanking when we get home.” And I peeped. How could I not?
Barbara SteinhauserPublished 25 days ago in FamiliesDivorce
In the midst of chaos and heartache, my journey through the labyrinth of divorce began with a knock on the door. It was a chilly autumn evening, and the leaves were falling, mirroring the crumbling of my seemingly stable life. My heart raced as I opened the door to find a process server standing there, delivering the unwelcome news: divorce papers.
Evans OkerekePublished 25 days ago in Families