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The Corrupt Constant
It was the age of dirty feet and mosquito-bitten backs. The age of learning to swim in the frigid Puget Sound and climbing the trees to our different worlds. My brother and I had spent every summer of our young lives at our Grandparents’ home in Bremerton, Washington. No matter where our navy brat lives took us, we always found ourselves back on that property on the waterfront.
By Emma Laurion5 years ago in Families
Need Food? Get Help From These 9 Resources
Nobody should have to go hungry, but unfortunately, many people do. Approximately 55 million Americans confess that it’s hard for them to afford food, and 1 out of 6 people regularly experience hunger due to food insecurity or scarcity.
By Missy5 years ago in Families
The Toddler Cult
“Kabutt,” 2-year-old Maggie whispered, shaking her sippy cup across the dining room table. “Kabutt.” Mom looked up from the couch, unsure whether Maggie was trying to drown or baptize the dining room table.
By Rachel Hanson5 years ago in Families
How To Make Your Family Life Healthy and Happy
When husbands and wives all fulfill their family roles, the results will be very satisfying. Everyone in the family has a role to play in building a strong and healthy family. Everyone in the family must recognize their role for the family to be happy and successful. So what are the functions of each family member?
By Whatsdalatest5 years ago in Families
Mean ol Granny
Until today I never had a bad thought or impression of you. Any time our paths crossed was a good time, filled with laughter, drinks and good food that's what we did. Its crazy that I have these unpleasant emotions and thoughts running thru my blood towards you. I have always been the type of person to ignore the negative things I hear about people and the way they are, but rather observe myself and come to my own conclusion. At times you can be extremely blunt, rude and have no consideration for others feelings, with you words and actions because to all of us you are our elder. I was always taught to respect my elders, and generally do unless they are extremely in the wrong. What you did has forever changed my perspective and feelings towards you. Dont get me wrong still have love for u due to history but shit will never be the same and the love felt has a distant beat of care. Everyone was robbed and tremendously hurt by what you did, they may bight their tongues but i wont. My mother always told me to speak my mind, and i do with little filter it varies on situations. There is nothing you will ever be able to do or apology big enough to make up for this. Unable to carry hate or pass along negative energy you will be forgiven on my end and that is our end. Honestly if our paths would have crossed during this time i would have unleased a reading on u thicker than a dictionary with no fucks given, about the razor sharp words slicing you @ your core know that♎️. When your mother passed everyone was there for you its sad you chose not to do the same. Honestly i hope i never have to bear the pain and strength to do what you and others in the world has had to, R.I.P on your greatest creation is something no one should have to do. Your creation had manifested 4 creations that expanded our generations. Despite the speculations and accusations of your misinformed communication and foggy visualization, we loved her dearly and she will forever be missed. So how dare you be that cruel and selfish to be the only one to get to say her good bye. Just because you were so wrongfully placed in charge, you could have at least seen if we wanted to do anything. NO VIEWING NO MEMORIAL NOTHING. No one got to say good their good by or have that private moment that one so rightfully should have. you took that from us completely inconsiderate of how we would feel thats fucked up. What could possibly make u think that no one would wanna do something for their mother. relation ships between parents and children are sometimes astray but at the end of the day they still had love for the other a certain deep rooted bond no one ever sees linked eternally.
By RH5 years ago in Families
My Daughter Can't Stand Me
Life as a mom is likened to running an institution full of every disorder possible, causing a chaotic daily experience that is filled with flare-ups of anger, happiness, laughter, and unapologetic scrutiny of everything you do and every action that you make.
By Rosilene Taylor5 years ago in Families
Edwin Gilbert
Edwin Gilbert 1934-2020 So, my Grandfather was my best friend. He passed away this year and honestly its been a little tough for me, especially knowing today is my Birthday and he's not here and he wont be here for Christmas. He was the one that held the family together like glue. He was my biggest fan and biggest supporter.
By Amber Potts5 years ago in Families
My Cherie Amor
The Big Chicken My mama don't do dope no more I can hear her praying to God sometimes . I think God really helped her change herself.
By Hopscotch Street5 years ago in Families
7 Most Spoiled Celebrity Children (Photos).
Talk about young money. Remember the phrase, to be born with a silver spoon? Apparently, it's real. Apparently, there are some people in this world who actually come out of the womb already set for the rest of their life. Can you imagine that?
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Families
The Life of a Misunderstood Women
I always hated school, not because I didn’t know how to do the class work given to me, but because I always felt like teachers abused their authority as teachers. They would intentionally provoke our characters and try to get a reaction from us just so we can fear that they would tell our parents. But little did they know, that even though in my time a phone call from a teacher would lead to physical discipline from parents, once our parents would receive so much phone calls, they would eventually get tired of it and ignore them all and we eventually use that against the teachers. At least i did!
By liana cortes5 years ago in Families
Grieving During the Holidays is Hard AF
I lost both my parents in 2019. Within three months of each other gaining their angel wings, me, and only me was left. With grief overshadowing, I became unsure how to navigate the world and within my social circles. To this day, I am not sure how I made it this far. Grief is an isolating and one of the most physical and emotional feats anyone will face.
By Ashley5 years ago in Families
Best Gift Ideas For Single Moms
As a mother, but also a single mother I know first hand what I would most appreciate for Christmas. Of course the obvious can be stated; we all want sleep and as much caffeine as possible. Maybe a bottle of wine or 2 to keep us going, but there are some ideas that may be overlooked when it comes to gift giving.
By Keisha Curl5 years ago in Families