extended family

All about how to stay connected, strengthen ties and talk politics with your big, happy extended family.

Here’s The Real Reason Why Men Stay With Women They Hate
We’ve all seen that couple at a restaurant—sitting in stony silence, exchanging terse words, their body language screaming volumes about their unhappiness. Or perhaps you have a friend who constantly vents about his relationship, detailing every grievance, yet when you ask, "So why don't you leave?" he just shrugs and says, "It's complicated."
By Gia5 months ago in Families
Why Is It
Author's Note: I have had to pick and choose what funerals I would attend since the pandemic began back in 2019/20. People are still not having funerals within the first weeks after a death. The funeral I am attending today was for a June death, for example.
By Denise E Lindquist5 months ago in Families
Grandma’s Garden Gathering
Grandma decided to move into a nursing home. Before leaving, she invited us to a farewell gathering in her garden. At the table, the usual laughter was missing, replaced by silence.
By Cher Che5 months ago in Families
Why Metabolism Slows. AI-Generated.
When we’re young, metabolism feels unstoppable. We can eat late-night snacks, enjoy endless energy, and bounce back quickly after exercise. But as we age, many people—both women and men—notice changes: weight creeps on more easily, energy dips, and maintaining strength becomes harder.
By Noor5 months ago in Families
🌸 A Mother’s Prayer and an Orphan’s Success
Here’s your story expanded beautifully into around 800 words with flowing detail, emotions, and moral depth: --- The Power of a Mother’s Prayer
By New stAr writer 5 months ago in Families
A BETTER TOMORROW DEPENDS ON CHILDHOOD
In the streets of a small town, where you can still hear nature sing and trees decorate the yards of the houses, children grow up surrounded by laughter, games, songs, and dances—far from the worries of adult life.
By Ana Martinez5 months ago in Families
"The family star". Content Warning. AI-Generated.
So You was only twenty-five when he graduated from university. Life should have been just beginning for him, but instead, he carried the weight of his entire family on his shoulders.
By Ihtisham Ulhaq5 months ago in Families
Navigating the Teenage Years
The teenage years—those mysterious, exhilarating, and sometimes maddening years—are often described as a rollercoaster. One moment, your teen is chatty and affectionate, and the next, they retreat behind closed doors with an eye roll that could win an Olympic medal. If you’ve ever thought, “Am I losing my mind?” while parenting a teenager, you’re not alone.
By Katina Banks5 months ago in Families
Raising Tech-Savvy Kids
In today’s world, technology is a constant companion. From the time kids can hold a tablet, they’re exposed to screens, apps, and digital platforms that shape the way they learn, play, and connect. While this digital fluency can give children incredible opportunities, parents often worry: How do we raise tech-savvy kids without losing that vital human connection?
By Katina Banks5 months ago in Families
Her Letters Still Arrive
Her Letters Still Arrive The box sat quietly at the back of Adeel’s closet. It was small, wooden, and tied with a ribbon that had faded to gray. He had not opened it in years. It wasn’t that he forgot—it was that he was afraid. Afraid of the handwriting inside, afraid of the memories it would bring rushing back.
By waseem khan5 months ago in Families
The Debt of Justice Subtitle: Life is temporary, but the cry of the oppressed never dies
The Debt of Justice Subtitle: Life is temporary, but the cry of the oppressed never dies --- The sun was setting over the dusty road of the village, spreading its last golden rays across the horizon. A strange silence filled the air. In the middle of the village stood an old house, its walls faded with time. This house once belonged to two brothers—Ahmad and Saleem.
By New stAr writer 5 months ago in Families
Series: Well-Being and Resilience
This first (weekly) issue sets the tone for the series by focusing on how to begin the year with clarity, resilience, and purpose. We explore financial detox and mindful spending, strategies to prevent burnout, ways to restore work-life balance, the importance of skill-building, and how belonging and connection create a strong foundation for well-being.
By Mohamed5 months ago in Families