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Siblings
Siblings, they are usually the one to help you, and have your back when you get in trouble. But not my siblings. I remember growing up having older siblings was the best because they would pick me up from school help me out with projects. They would tell me high school would go by so fast.
By Heather Nanes7 years ago in Families
Number 22
Number 22, my home for the past 18 years, the home which I love so much. The home which is always filled with music, for as long as I can remember. Mum forcing my brothers and I to do our violin practise, Gil playing the guitar loudly until late at night. Shai attempting to play the trombone, an instrument that was just too big for him at his young age. Myself finding peace in the piano, learning from YouTube videos, playing the same song for hours on end. My mum and dad blasting music from their childhoods through the speakers, dancing and laughing. My brothers and I could never clean the kitchen after dinner without listening to our music. Number 22 without music is a rare occurrence.
By niamh yehezkel7 years ago in Families
I Apologize
My darling Buggaboo, The last time we saw each other, hard words were spoken. You were angry about something involving your sister, taking it out on everyone, and that made me angry. The first thing I want to say is I'm sorry. I sometimes have trouble remembering that our situation is a hard one; and that being a teenager is hard. I said that you couldn't come back until you apologized to your sister and I. That was wrong and said out of anger. I want you to know that you are always welcome here. My home always has been, and always will be, your home. For a few brief, hard minutes, I turned into my mother, and that's not okay.
By Michelle Frank7 years ago in Families
I Got Married After Dating for Three Months
We were getting ready to close up. I had worked a double to cover for a coworker and I was so ready to go home when I hurt the bell from someone walking in. "You have got to be kidding me!" I thought to myself but smiled for the customer! I recognized him right off the bat. His sister and I were friends for a short time when I was in high school before we had a falling out so I did meet him maybe once, and saw him in passing a few other times, and he went on a date with my sister once. That was a disaster to say the least.
By Valentina Sophia7 years ago in Families
Trying to Live with a Dying Heart
So I'll be straightforward with my situation. I am a 20 year old woman, with a 6 week old baby girl, and I'm just starting to really live my life. Of course, 20 years old with a baby isn't how I originally pictured my life when I was in middle school, telling my friends my goals and dreams. More like, how my life is, is what I was trying to avoid. But! It is amazing nevertheless.
By Francesca Joie7 years ago in Families
The Day Our Lives Changed
When we got pregnant, we were ecstatic. It took almost a year to date from when we started trying to when our son was born. We were truly blessed. The pregnancy had it's ups and downs. I ended up in the hospital twice. I was sick and dehydrated. Nothing to terrible, but other than that it was an easy pregnancy till the end. This was our first child and as of right now our only child. I was 39 weeks along and I started having back contractions. The doctors would just hook me up to see how bad they were and then they would send me home. My last doctors appointment the doctor was late that morning, which put her behinds schedule all day. I had my ultrasound down, then I sat in the waiting room for three hours. Then they pulled me in one of the rooms and I sat there for another hour. Finally a midwife came in and apologized for everything. She said that they were going to schedule to induce me. This was on a Friday and I was 40 weeks along. She goes does next Friday work for you? I was heartbroken when she said that. I just sat and waited for four hours today. I've been in and out of this building with back contractions. I'm in to much pain and theres no way he can grow any more. Everything is uncomfortable and I was over it. I told her absolutely not. I want this done and I want it done now. I'm having back contractions and I'm in pain. I'm over the discomfort. Either you take him out or I am. And she looked at me and said ok, we will see you Sunday at six. Is that ok? I agreed and then went home.
By Rachel McNamara7 years ago in Families
Heartbreak as a Single Mom
You start your family with the one man you saw your entire life with. What happened? Why are you now the everyday statistic single mother with a dead beat child's father? Or maybe you are a single mother with an amazing father but you both are better off as friend? What ever your situation may be, you are now a single mom going through heartbreak just like me.
By Erika Fries7 years ago in Families
5 Common Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Negligence
Did you know medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States? Although not all injuries during childbirth are caused by medical malpractice, it is still important to know how common they actually are. If you're an expecting mother, it's important to watch out for signs of medical negligence before, during and after labor.
By Anapol Weiss7 years ago in Families
