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I am sitting in a dim lit living room at 6 in the morning, I am supporting my close friend in being the best version of herself, for her. We agreed we would wake up at 5:45 this morning and work on things, for her that is catching a moment of solitude while catching up at work: for me, I needed quietude.
By Lucinet Luna - The Author 5 years ago in Families
When I Lost Him
What does it mean when the person who is suppose to love you unconditionally makes you feel worthless? I think about the times I’d crawl up the stairs to pack my bag, tears streaming down my face, because the court of law forced me to go. Three days every other week, those three days that you had to be a father was too much for you huh? But this conversation proved to be too much for the both of us because here I sit, silent, praying for my lungs to keep breathing, for my heart to keep beating because the pain I feel inside is killing me.
By Trish Of Art5 years ago in Families
Spend The Night In With Lots Of Laughs To Share
There is a movie that just came out this year that is going to really get some smiles going in the family. This is a comedy that for everyone to watch. The movie has a full cast passing out the laughs. It is a funny adventurous movie called The Sleep Over. There are adorably comical kids who are roaming about in this movie. Malin Akerman plays the mom in this movie named Margot who also is a well-known thief that plays the cello. Ken Marino is the husband named Ron who is also a pastry chef. Sadie Stanley is the daughter named Clancy who is trying to build up the courage to ask her mom for what she would like to do in life. The daughter is also a cello player.
By Shelly Bartley5 years ago in Families
Afraid of the Dark
Katie woke up to find the world had gone dark. The inky blackness hugged the floors, the walls, and smothered the windows. Darkness, like motor oil, filled the room to where Katie huddled at the head of her bed. It was as if all the light had fallen into a hole. Katie didn’t dare move. She was afraid she would fall into that hole too. Little Jimmy Smith had told her all about the hole that sucked in all the light.
By Mark Lewis5 years ago in Families
Parenting for our Youth's Future
Dear Parent, For the kids. We need to bring back our families. The family life that provides stability and security. Now more than ever we have at our fingertips, options to build fundamental resources. I know it is a challenging time for you all these days! As a parent with two grown children I know what it feels like to navigate through work-home balance. However, today's parenting challenges are more than just a work-home balance. There are challenges from society. We want the best for our children. And as the old saying goes "it takes a village". In our case, a Community. During my years of raising my kids, I had many challenges due to being a single parent. The one sided affair left little time for me and kids to have quality of time outside of my work schedule and their school schedule. By the time the day was done, there were only a few hours left for our quality time together. Now, thirty years later, I see so many who are experiencing a single parenting situation in their lives. And all I can think is, how did we get this way? How can we become a Family Sector that provides a stable foundation for our children. As I speak to youth, I hear heartbreaking stories. The main voice they are straining to speak is they don't know where to turn. Many are left without proper guidance because parents are busy with work and keeping up with the growing changes in society. If I could, I would become the Old Woman Who Living in a Shoe. My heart is completely drawn towards helping our youth become stronger in their values and become an advocate for their behalf to educate them to make a greater choice so they can make the right choices when it comes to relationships and marriage.
By Proactively Healthy5 years ago in Families
For my father
All names are randomised to protect certain identities. To my biological father, It’s time to learn about your firstborn son who you abandoned into the care system for your new life. It’s time to learn what’s happened to him. It’s time to learn where he’s been and what’s what.
By Joe Foster5 years ago in Families
DIY: Make A Cardboard Castle
Building a fort is often considered an iconic part of childhood. On any occasion, we build a fort for sleepovers or rainy days. The fort is fun to build and is a great way for kids to practice creativity, planning skills, develop organizational skills, and work on their unity skills. If you're looking for a fun activity to do with your kids or they can work with their friends or with one another, building a castle is a great idea!
By Louie Missap5 years ago in Families
"Bub, you're my best friend."
"Bub, you're my best friend." .................................................................... I distinctly remember my dad telling me this while we were driving in his black Ford truck and thinking to myself, "He's my dad...how can I be his best friend AND his son?"
By Dylan Miller5 years ago in Families
