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Guju Gal.
I wasn’t sure how to present myself when walking into the room, but I entered. I just brushed my teeth and came down to be greeted by them all in the room. Aged 7 and to my dismay, it was quiet but not only that, the energy was low. My energy should have been much higher because I was going back home (finally) and I guess I just wanted to be greeted by smiles and warmth. This was the 4th family members house I’d been to stay at this summer holiday and I was just tired without realising I was. Was I destined to be the illest as my cousin Jyoti would say? Quite possibly...
By Mayurie 6 years ago in Families
Hired Hearts
She was simultaneously my best friend and biggest annoyance. I could share every secret, every dark thought or bright light that went through my head, but only with her. We supported each other in our deepest despairs. And we poked and prodded at every sore spot along the way. It’s what twins do.
By Chloe Holzman6 years ago in Families
What About These Kids?
It is easy for me, a kid who was constantly beat up, constantly the ass of everyone’s jokes, constantly the center of attention negatively to sit here and not give two 💩💩 about the times we live in. It is easy for me to be in self isolation, because for the first time in my life, I have be allowed to live in true peace. For the first time in my life, I have not awaken in panic; for the first time in my life, I have not had to mentally prepare myself for battle, No. No. No... My Mornings now are filled with excitement, with a positive outlook, accompanied by anticipation of what I can accomplish today.
By Erik DeSean Barrett6 years ago in Families
Losing a Child: The Early Days
The world has began to isolate, and the four walls you usually call home are starting to appear as only reminders of the child you've just lost. Their toys, their clothes – the breadcrumbs still scattered across the coffee table. Yeah, they're still around the house – and you just can't build up the courage to so much as exhale in the same space anymore. This place you used to call home is no longer a sanctuary, but a prison where only your thoughts are lingering above you. I know, truly I do – because I'm right there with you. Our children are gone, and the world feels even lonelier than usual.
By Jord Tury6 years ago in Families
Strategies For Working Moms To Stay Fit
For many working moms, life is a juggle between work and children. Consequently, it is rare for such women to get time to exercise. Any free time is dedicated to taking a nap; which often seems like the best option to relieve fatigue. Innumerable moms succumb to their fate thinking that they lack the energy to exercise. In reality, exercise boosts energy, improves mood, and helps eliminate diseases. Subsequently, fitness is a crucial component to help one handle the pressures of parenthood.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Families
Better days
At the table on the right side are my nieces Carlita and Stayce and their mom, my oldest sister Cherry. On the left side me and my sister Clara.
By Sandra Austin6 years ago in Families
In the winter of twenty-nineteen,
In the winter of twenty-nineteen, I began thinking about Cody. I had recalled those nights not so far from here, where we once lay together. The trees were bare, stretched out behind our window, and the sky was always so blue. While I thought about it, I could smell that air again, like treacle, through our open window, and it had breathed across layers of dust. And your bed- slightly warm against my back, and my hands were always in yours, and you’d nestle in my neck, too,- and your record player would sit on the cabinet beside us, where you would always play such soft music.
By Josh Mitchell6 years ago in Families
Zippy the Zebra
Zippy the Zebra: Zippy Earns His Stripes In the wild of Africa lives a Zebra. This Zebra is graceful, beautiful, and has the most glorious stripes. Although, this Zebra is now a mother, because she just birthed a half dozen Zebra foals. They are cute, and cuddly, and their mother is very protective of them. The sun rises over them, and the babies squint, unable to open their little baby Zebra eyes, because the sun is so bright. As with most groups of newborn baby Zebras, they range in size. However, one of the babies is the smallest of them. This one baby Zebra is named Zippy. He is his mother’s favorite. Zippy is unique, as his mother noticed he was born without his stripes.
By Dan Asher6 years ago in Families
Goldenchild
“Do you wonder where the self resides? Is it in your head or between your sides, and who will be the one who will decide its true location?”
By Kat King6 years ago in Families
What's the Worst Thing Your Mother Has Ever Done to You?
1 Woman's Horrific Story. *********************************************************************** "What's The Worst Thing Your Mother's Ever Done To You?"
By Jide Okonjo6 years ago in Families
DIY Chore Buckets for Kids
Are you looking for an easy way to get your younger kids to help around the house? Do tasks that will benefit them as well? This article will show you steps to give them responsibility and accountability. And they can be rewarded for it. Your local dollar store will have the supplies that you need to create decorative, interactive chore buckets and a reward system. Perhaps you have some of the supplies at home already.
By Kimberly H. Smith6 years ago in Families
Pomegranate Seeds And Hardened Dirt
The dirt from the backyard of Guillermo's aunt Silvia's house was holistic and dense. It was hard to break apart and wasn’t mixing well with the water he had brought out in a coffee mug. Guillermo wanted to sculpt a small mud castle for his abuelita, or grandmother. Right before he started online schooling, Guillermo's art teacher was teaching the kids ceramics using mud. Guillermo had sculpted a turtle, which his teacher then baked in an oven to harden. Guillermo now wanted to sculpt a castle for his abuelita.
By Jose Antonio Soto6 years ago in Families