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Let’s Talk About IVF, Baby!
The earth shattering realisation that you are unable to carry out the most basic primeval desire; to procreate afflicts couples with a lasting pain and anguish like no other.
By Jem Greenwood8 years ago in Families
How I Define Family
Family. That group we are born into once we are removed from our mother’s womb. Individually, we are related by blood and along with others who share that same bloodline, we are considered family whether we reside in the same household or not. Traditionally, families consist of mothers, fathers, and children sharing the same home. But that dynamic has changed throughout the decades for various reasons. The first 10 years of my life I lived in a single parent home that was shared with my mom’s aunt, uncle and family friend. I never questioned the relation to the family friend because he treated us with love and compassion like family did during that era. And I knew that whenever he told me to do something, like go to bed on time, I should respect him and do it. When our living arrangement changed to my mom, my sister, and I moving into our own apartment, the family love and compassion grew even more stronger and included more members of our family. We moved into an apartment complex that was in one of Chicago’s rough areas, though not as bad as I later found out. The good thing about the apartment was that our building was directly across the street from our new school so mom was able to watch us from the kitchen window while we walked across the street onto the school ground.
By Nathonia Smith8 years ago in Families
An Open Letter to Racists
Hey guys, My husband is the most forgiving, understanding, accepting person on this Earth. And as the saying goes "opposites attract" so the next person that threatens my husband or my family will understand exactly what that means.
By J B8 years ago in Families
Silvertongue
“I hate you.” Did he actually though? He thought that he might. “No, you don’t,” was the only response he was given. And if he really didn’t hate his father, then how did he feel about his father? Did he like what he was doing? Was he okay with it? Should this be happening?
By Rimsha Bashir8 years ago in Families
Diary of a Working Housewife
Wednesday July 25, 2018 9:30 AM: As I scroll through my daily feed of social media I can't help but feel a bit confused 😕... What has happened to raising children with family values, empathy, gratitude, and selflessness? What has happened to the adults? Are human beings evolving into ungrateful, self-centered, unfeeling, attention-seeking, drug-using robots? From drawing on thicker eyebrows to plumping lips with a suction device... individuals become copies of what they see on a screen. Being different and unique becomes weird. What used to be frowned upon becomes accepted. And in the end, we wonder: what is happening to the world today?
By Azaris Morales8 years ago in Families
My Dad Had Cancer
When you’re 15 years old and your parents sit you down at the dinner table and softly say, “Honey, we need to talk,” then that can only mean three things. Either,
By Ann Marie8 years ago in Families
10 Reasons Why You Need to Create Family Memorabilia. Top Story - July 2018.
One thing that stands out these days is how rare it has become to find family memorabilia around newer homes. It seems as though people don’t make time to create physical family memorabilia, and in many cases, it’s due to the prevalence of online photo albums and social feeds.
By My Photo8 years ago in Families
One Year, Open Marriages, Divorce, and a Step-Dad
At the end of grade nine, my mom asked how I'd feel if she left my dad. They had been bickering on and off for a while now, and I was supportive if not mildly enthusiastic. I was going into grade nine and felt like I needed a change. I had no idea what the next year would bring.
By Sage Kirchmann8 years ago in Families
Raising an Autistic Child
I have a perfect, insane 2-year-old little boy; Aki is his nickname and what we will call him here. To say that he keeps me on my toes would be putting it mildly. Let's start from the beginning:
By Jeannie McDaniel8 years ago in Families
10 Useful Tips for Traveling with a Baby
If you’re reading this, you probably have a baby at home. So congratulations on your new arrival! But it’s no secret that having a baby with you can make certain activities more difficult. Traveling is certainly one of those activities. You shouldn’t let that stop you from going on family trips, though! Read on for ten tips for traveling with a baby.
By Sherry Campbell8 years ago in Families
Congratulations It’s a Girl and She Weighs One Pound!
We had just gotten back from vacation and it was the start of a new year. I hadn’t gotten my period in quite a while, but that was nothing out of the ordinary for me. But something was just not quite right, so I went to see my doctor.
By Emily McCardle8 years ago in Families
The Bayou and the Clutter, Part I
You could see the whole bayou from the rocking chair on the porch. The blue sky was tinged gold by the setting sun, the narrow waterways rippling in the soft breeze. This was the best time to sit on the porch. No sun to beat you down, and the breeze washing away the remaining heat. It was comfortably warm, and it was beautiful. It’s the only thing she missed when she left. Sitting in the rocking chair on the porch, watching the bayou pull the cover of night up to its chin.
By Charlie Sourire8 years ago in Families