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Christmas Abroad: Celebrating the Holidays Without Family
I moved to South Korea in 2017. I was twenty-two years old and excited to start my career as an English Second Language Teacher. With a Bachelor's degree and six hundred dollars in my bank account, I set off for Busan.
By Kera Hollow29 days ago in Families
A Heartfelt Family Gathering: Celebrating Dad’s Birthday with Those Who Truly Matter
Celebrations come in many forms — some grand and elaborate, others quiet and deeply meaningful. For Dad’s birthday this year, we chose the latter: a heartfelt family gathering filled with love, memories, and the simple joy of being together. It wasn’t a huge affair like some big birthday parties you see on social media. Instead, it was a celebration rooted in connection — a true family gathering that reminded us what matters mostMost of Dad’s coworkers couldn’t attend. Many of them live overseas or in different states, so they had planned their own smaller gatherings for him in their local areas. This was their way of honoring a loved one from afar, sending birthday wishes and thoughtful messages from miles away. Another bittersweet reality we faced was that so many of Dad’s older relatives and cherished family members could only participate in spirit — attending the celebration in our hearts rather than in person. It’s always a little sad to acknowledge that some loved ones are now celebrating with us from Heaven, watching over us instead of singing “Happy Birthday” beside us.
By Yassine Loufti7 days ago in Families
Standing While Falling
Quotation from Friedrich Nietzsche "He who wrestles long with monsters should beware lest he himself become a monster. And if you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you. Man is not destroyed by suffering, but by the meaning he makes of it."
By LUCCIAN LAYTH7 days ago in Critique
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