extended family
All about how to stay connected, strengthen ties and talk politics with your big, happy extended family.
My Cousin, Who We Adopted Into Our Family As A Brother
What happens to get into recovery? Some people are in recovery from drinking alcohol and taking drugs, while others consider recovery as they are no longer spinning around an alcoholic or drug addict, a loved one.
By Denise E Lindquistabout 18 hours ago in Families
The Echoes of Bitter Harvest
The sun hung low over the rolling hills of the Blackwood Estate, casting long, distorted shadows that looked like grasping fingers reaching for the manor house. Julian Blackwood stood on the obsidian-tiled balcony, his fingers wrapped tightly around a glass of amber liquid that had long since grown warm. At thirty-two, Julian was the sole heir to a fortune built on coal, sweat, and a century of secrets. But as he looked out over the dormant vineyards that his father had insisted on planting in his final years, all Julian felt was the crushing gravity of a legacy he never asked for.
By Alpha Cortex2 days ago in Families
The Power of Presence
When “Good Parenting” Became a Feeling In modern parenting conversations, “good” has increasingly come to mean emotionally warm, verbally affirming, and immediately comforting. A good parent is expected to soothe distress quickly, validate feelings consistently, and minimize discomfort whenever possible. These traits are treated as obvious indicators of healthy parenting, reinforced by cultural messaging, therapeutic language, and social reward structures. When a child feels better in the moment, the parenting decision is assumed to have been correct, and when discomfort persists, the decision is often framed as a failure of care rather than a necessary part of development.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast7 days ago in Families
Six Things Women like More In Men Than Good looks
Physical attraction may spark interest, but it rarely sustains a meaningful relationship. While good looks can draw attention, they are not what build trust, emotional security, or long-term happiness. Many women value deeper qualities that make a man reliable, emotionally safe, and inspiring to be with. Here are six things women often like more in men than physical appearance.
By Ibrahim Shah 10 days ago in Families
Six Things Men like More In Women Than Good looks
Physical attraction often gets most of the attention in conversations about relationships, but in reality, long-term connection is built on much deeper qualities. While good looks may catch someone’s eye, they rarely hold someone’s heart. Here are six things many men value in women even more than physical beauty.
By Ibrahim Shah 10 days ago in Families
