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Family-themed art is a look into one's living room; it depicts celebration, crises, and the quiet moments of familial interactions.
Flowers That Couldn’t Bloom. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
I stared at the world around me the laughter, the noise, the effortless rhythm of people who seemed to know how to live and wondered if I was the one at fault, or if it was the world itself that was broken.
By Bars bingo 2 months ago in Families
A tradition with the dead
The Day of the Dead has always played an essential role in my life growing up. It's a tradition going back many generations, however this year in 2025 is a hard one for me because a year ago I lost my mother due to Pulmonary fibrosis it's a lung disease it hardly has treatment but definitely has no cure however this year I had to put up my mother's photo with my father who also passed away in 2017 due to heart failure.
By stephanie borges2 months ago in Families
The Corruption of Childhood Innocence: How Modern Media Helped Rewrite the Family and the Iconic Berenstain Bears
There was a time when The Berenstain Bears stood for something good. It was a series that helped children understand responsibility, honesty, humility, and faith in simple, practical ways. The lessons were gentle and timeless. Papa Bear could be silly, but was never degraded. Mama Bear was steady, but without being domineering. Together they modeled respect, teamwork, and the kind of family order that reflected biblical truth: the father leads as the head, the mother respects and nurtures, and the children yield and learn.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast2 months ago in Families
Story of My Father's Hands. AI-Generated.
I didn’t understand my father’s love language until I was much older. It wasn’t spoken in words of affection or grand gestures. It was whispered in the pre-dawn silence of his shuffling feet, etched into the calluses on his palms, and measured in the slow, tired sigh he let out when he finally sat in his worn armchair each night.
By The 9x Fawdi3 months ago in Families
Freedom Without Consequence: The Lie That Destroyed the Family
Modern society claims to champion equality, but when it comes to parenthood, the system could not be more unequal. The law grants women near-total control over reproduction while holding men accountable for outcomes they cannot influence. This imbalance has produced not just unfair laws, but a moral double standard that punishes responsibility and excuses recklessness.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Families
Daring to Burn in the Fire
A full moon invocation for those rebuilding themselves from the ashes of truth, grief, and divine becoming. They warned me that when you step into the fire, you will not recognize your own skin. That your hands, your eyes, your breath, even your bones would feel unfamiliar. That the world would feel heavier, and yet lighter, all at once.
By THE HONED CRONE3 months ago in Families
The Reluctant Knight and the Kitchen Queen. AI-Generated.
The mission was simple: survive one afternoon with my four-year-old daughter, Lily, while my wife was out. I had a plan. It was a foolproof, dad-tested plan involving building a pillow fort. Then, my mother arrived, wielding a Tupperware container of what she called “emergency rations” (which smelled suspiciously of mothballs and victory).
By The 9x Fawdi3 months ago in Families
How to Deal with a Toxic Parent Without Losing Your Mind. AI-Generated.
For most of my life, a phone call with my mother felt like walking through a field of emotional landmines. I would take a deep breath, pick up the phone, and hope for the best. But it always followed the same path.
By The 9x Fawdi3 months ago in Families
The Last Day at School
It’s strange how a place can feel eternal until the moment you realize you’re leaving it. That morning, I walked through the school gates as I had every day for years — same blue uniform, same corridor smell of chalk and paper, same hum of laughter that echoed down the hallways. But everything felt different. It wasn’t the place that had changed — it was the knowledge that this was the last time I’d see it like this.
By Atif khurshaid3 months ago in Families
What Are the Benefits of Daily Coloring for Adults?
Coloring isn't just for kids anymore. In the last few years, adult coloring books have become a global wellness trend — blending art, mindfulness, and creativity into one relaxing habit. Whether you're coloring for stress relief, improving focus, or simply adding a splash of calm to your daily routine, this simple activity can have surprisingly powerful benefits.
By Shenal Jay3 months ago in Families
