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At the point when your relationship finishes and you need to impart the children to your ex, feelings can run high.
I'll be the first to concede that I am not my ex's greatest fan. In decency, I'm certain he's not actually raving about how magnificent I am either (despite the fact that I am). I additionally should concede, to be absolutely straightforward, that he's been a missing guardian for most of both my children's lives — no visits, and for a long time, no kid support came either. Our marriage was hopeless, and the things that occurred after it was over didn't successfully improve the circumstance between us.
By Francisco Bisuet6 years ago in Families
Parenting is NOT a right, it's a privilege.
Unpopular opinion: No one has the RIGHT to be a parent or to see a child just because they donated an egg or sperm. Being a PARENT is a PRIVILEGE not a RIGHT!! Just because someone can PHYSICALLY have/create a child does NOT mean they have a right to that child. I'm not talking legally here, although I am surprised this hasn't been addressed in light of all the slavery talk, but that is a topic for another post. There are so many people who should NEVER have had children at all but should definitely not be allowed near children much less raise them.
By Dragon Dreamer6 years ago in Families
The Light Between Oceans
There are moments when the weight of grief, the memory of losing a beloved one sits forcibly upon your heart. A gnawing in the pit of your belly begins to grow, a tangible reminder to the reality of your loss. I carry with me the reality of that which is the mourning of my Father from this earth. Yesterday I saw his name on an advertisement across the street and again upon the lips of a barista to whom I asked the name of. I wondered if he could see the tightening of my chest as he said the name of my father, did he glimpse on my face the reality of what was going on beneath? I still have his number saved in my favourite's phone list which I can't bear to remove just yet. I can still rattle off his number by heart. On some days I seem to remember that more than his voice and that frightens me. My tears taste bitter but somehow sweet as I write this, hot and sticky as they stream down my face. The pain in moments seems so unbearable, suffocating and almost without end. Almost. A dear friend wrote to me a tender and kind reminder on paper- "you are never, ever, without family by your side" and an accompanying teapot as a gift that renewed my heart with hope. The world would have you forget, to move on and there are days I find myself so engaged with the hurriedness of life, that I seemingly do. The days drift carelessly and at times almost cruelly by and with it, the familiarity of his face grows dimmer. How could I possibly ever forget, but I have learnt and learning still, how not to succumb to the heavy laden burden of grief. Allowing myself to submerge in the waves when they come, and they will come, but never remaining nor making a home beneath. The air above and the world becomes sweeter when you emerge from the murky depths below. Echoing C. S. Lewis when he wrote about all the agony we go through on this earth will one day be transformed into future glory. I take a breath. And then another. My tears mingle with the salty sea, we seem to share a secret language of aquamarine. I allow myself to be and to become. Surrendering to all that makes this heart of mine softer, stronger. Malleable in the hands of my maker. Light breaks in. The hope of dawn arises, heralding a new day. Not just beyond the horizon, but here, right now. For all to see and be welcomed into.
By Rachela Grace Nardella6 years ago in Families
How To Explain Grief, Loss, and Death To A Child
How do you explain death, loss and grief to children? Many well-meaning adults assume that children do not grieve. They are wrong. Childhood grief is different from the grief experienced by adults, but it very real to them.
By Judy Helm Wright6 years ago in Families
Death of a Girl
"But it was only a sticker!" Please! Please!" She begged and cried to her mother. A unicorn sticker! At some point, she knew her little pleadings were falling on deaf ears. Her mother's mind was set. She watched as her mother concentrated hard on the road and her grip on the wheel tightened. There was no escaping her fate and that terrified her for some reason. The threat hung in the air between them,
By Laura Martinez 6 years ago in Families
It's a Boy
When you’re initially told you wont be able to have anymore children, the feelings can be confusing. You might not trust what they are saying at first. Then as each year passes, your hope diminishes and you get used to the idea of your child being your only biological child. I am sure the feelings are extremely upsetting for women who can’t have any children at all.
By Crystal Nicole6 years ago in Families
Schooling in COVID
I watched the news relay and relay things to watch for, feel for, avoid, use a face cover, use hand sanitizer, you're only allowed one package of toilet paper- it's a mad house, in 2020. The fear media and people have enforced on one another is unbearable to watch, sometimes. It's like a horror flick that just. keeps. getting. worse.
By Heather Fields6 years ago in Families
