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When Real Love feels to Much: Learning to Receive After Being Conditioned by Pain
There was a time in my life when I believed that love meant surviving. I thought love was something that you had to earn by being quiet enough, Pleasing enough, useful enough. I thought love was accepting whatever was given, even when it hurt, as long as it meant you weren't alone.
By CIM2 months ago in Families
7 Stages of Dementia Before Death: What Families Need to Know
By the time we hear the phrase “7 stages of dementia before death”, many of us are already exhausted, scared, and confused. Dementia doesn’t arrive in one day. It creeps in quietly, then slowly changes the person we love and the life we know.
By Rachel Randall2 months ago in Families
Hit Restart
We needed something new and different. I went on medical leave in August due to the stress of office politics, the job and everything. We took our vacation in Italy and it was a good break from everything normal. Then, shortly after my husband took leave. We were both stressed and not working just earning a tiny bit month by month living paycheque to paycheque. It was not an ideal life. I was sick for a while on and off in our first few months of marriage. Taking time off was great I finally sleeping more than three hours, I felt well rested that I have never felt before. The date of returning to work became more and more daunting. I’d have to go back to eating lunch alone and reading my book. The thought seemed so lonely and dark. I can’t trust anyone I work with, so I’d have to cope until I got a different job within the organization. We felt so stuck just same routine come home, watch tv and fall asleep and rinse and repeat.
By Ada Zuba2 months ago in Families
The Last Human Programmer. AI-Generated.
In the year 2479, the world ran on code no one wrote anymore. Algorithms wrote algorithms. Self-healing operating systems patched their own existential crises. AI architects designed new languages faster than anyone could learn their names. Humanity, content and a teensy bit lazy, handed over all software development to the machines centuries ago.
By Magify942 months ago in Families
The Day My Toaster Became Self-Aware. AI-Generated.
I swear, it started like any other wibbly, boring morning. I shuffled into the kitchen, hair sticking out like static-charged spaghetti, craving the ONLY thing that could save me: toast. Golden, crispy, life-restoring toast.
By Magify942 months ago in Families
The Tragic Truth About Vivian Ridge: Bob Ross's Forgotten First Wife. AI-Generated.
The Woman Before the Fame Before Bob Ross became America's beloved painting teacher, before millions knew his soothing voice and iconic afro, there was Vivian Ridge—a young woman whose love story would be overshadowed by the very fame she helped create.
By A Flicker in the Dark2 months ago in Families
Home at Last: How Richard Ratcliffe Helped Bring Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Back from Six Years of Captivity.
It began as a routine flight home from visiting family. In 2016, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe boarded a plane in Tehran with her toddler daughter, expecting to return to London. Instead she was arrested at the airport, accused of espionage and detained by Iranian authorities. She denied the charges - a plea that would matter less than the politics surrounding her.
By Test2 months ago in Families
Shaking Hands With The Doctor Who Saved My Father's Life
"Goddammit, Adi, I told you to be ready by twelve!" Mom shouted at me through the bathroom door, more than fifteen minutes before the agreed time. "Why do you always do this right before we have to leave?" She kept talking to herself at this point, an acquired skill that every mother seems to possess.
By Adrian CDTPPY2 months ago in Families
How Family Breaks You and Builds You. AI-Generated.
When I was twelve, I thought my family was the only place where love existed. My small world revolved around our cramped living room, the smell of my mother’s cooking, and the laughter of my older sister, Maya, who could always make the grayest days feel golden. But love, I would learn, was complicated.
By LUNA EDITH2 months ago in Families
How to See Someone’s Facebook Activity: A Practical Guide for Concerned Parents. AI-Generated.
Keeping your child safe online has become just as important as keeping them safe in the real world. With so much happening behind screens, parents often need practical ways to understand what their kids are doing on social media—especially on Facebook. This guide walks you through simple, responsible methods to check online activity while encouraging trust and healthier digital habits.
By Ahmad Hassan2 months ago in Families
How to Explore Indonesia Alone and Fall in Love with the Journey
Indonesia is an amazing place to travel to, and it welcomes travellers of all walks of life with open arms. While many believe that exploring Indonesia is best suited for couples and families or groups, this could not be further from the truth. Travelling solo across Indonesia is one of those experiences that manages to be both freeing and grounding at the same time. With over 17,000 islands scattered all about the the Indian and Pacific Oceans, the country is a place full of adventure, culture, and discovery. This is a place where solo travel does not mean being alone. Whether meeting locals in a busy market, sharing a table at a street-side warung, or sailing on a Raja Ampat luxury cruise, travellers find themselves surrounded by warmth, kindness, and connection.
By John Ashley2 months ago in Families
How to combine Nature and Culture on a Kandy Stay
A picturesque city nestled on a plateau in the hilly terrain of its central province, Kandy is the second largest city in Sri Lanka. It was also the capital of the last Kingdom of the island when the British captured it. These factors make Kandy rich in history and culture while showcasing natural beauty, a combination that captivates the interest of discerning travellers. With most of the sites being in proximity to the city, discover how to enjoy culture and nature’s beauty during your stay in Kandy.
By John Ashley2 months ago in Families