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I Choose Joy For My Grandpa
As a society, we are curious about habits that lead to a long and healthy life. For that information, we seek out our elders. Now, many grandparents will advise on that topic but, my grandpa Billy was different. He did not tell me how to live a long and happy life, he showed me. For the 26 years that he blessed my life, he always has a smile on his face. People noted there were two things Grandpa Billy always had on him, his Korean War Veteran hat and a big smile.
By The Mindful Educator5 years ago in Families
Pandemic Parenting
Throughout our lives, the thought of becoming a parent goes through our minds. For girls, it tends to happen at a very early age. For guys, it may not take place until early adolescence, if at all. The older we get, and the more serious a relationship may get, the question of when you will have kids will get asked by your parents and other relatives, to the point where you might get annoyed by the constant pestering.
By Jayme Keally5 years ago in Families
Setting Boundaries While in Mourning
After my mom died, I needed to reset in a big way. I couldn't continue living my life as I was, and I couldn't continue with the same old relationships I had with certain people in my life. It was a hard transition from going from one parent to none. And I wasn't sure how to navigate through it.
By Lina Green5 years ago in Families
Stuck Between Two Worlds: The Struggles of a First Generation American
Being born as a first-generation American carries both rewards and struggles when it comes to our experiences. I have never been more torn apart about my identity but as the years go by I’ve come to accept that I must create this unique space for myself where I can find a perfect balance of my two worlds.
By Carly Henriquez5 years ago in Families
Thankful for a Second Chance
My first daughter was born in 2018 via an emergency C-section due to a prolapsed umbilical cord. I wasn't able to be in the room when my daughter was born, when my wife had to be put under general anesthesia, when my daughter spent her first twenty minutes of life with a bunch of strangers.
By Dylan Miller5 years ago in Families
Living Without My Parents
When you’re a kid, you don’t expect your parents to die. You expect them to live forever and be there whenever you need them. Well, that’s not what happened. When I was just 6 years old, my mom died 3 days after my grandma had. I remember being in the back seat of a vehicle crying my eyes out, wanting my mother and being told to stop crying and to shut up. I was 6 and I didn’t understand what was going on. I was scared. My mom had diabetes and had contracted an infection that spread so much that no matter what the doctors did, it wasn’t enough. She had both her legs amputated because of this infection but that didn’t work. It spread further. So much further that she was only given a little more time before she passed. No one knew she would pass 3 days after her own mother. I didn’t even get to say goodbye, or I love you. I miss her every single day. She is always on my mind. I think about my mom all the time. I know she’s not in pain anymore but losing her has been hard and it hurts. It has been almost 15 years since she passed and I’m still not over losing her. I loved my mom so much.
By Patricia Meredith5 years ago in Families
20 Years Grateful; Freedom From Domestic Abuse
An Open Letter of Gratitude to My Daughter Dear Blessed, Although this year has been extremely trying I am the type of person who finds the light within every tunnel. This November marks the 20th anniversary of our family being free from domestic abuse. It is quite a milestone and what a fitting way to close out this exasperating year by celebrating the strength and love within our household. I think about how far we all have come over the years and I just smile. Today, I turn my attention to you regarding your courage as a child and how this very same courage woke me up quite literally to the reality of an undeniably deadly situation.
By Marilyn Glover5 years ago in Families
