extended family

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

About Me Someone Destroyed Me Somehow — But Saved My Sanity
Let me start this off by saying: I love my love. I love my golden retriever, Milo, more than I ever thought possible. He’s sweet, funny, smart (when he wants to be) and unquestionably loyal. But if you’ve ever lived with a high-energy dog — especially a young one — you’ll know what I mean when he can bring chaos into the house like a hurricane.
By Echoes of Life7 months ago in Families
The Last Call from My Father
The Last Call from My Father By Tariq Shah The last time my father called me, I didn’t answer. I was sitting in a glass-walled meeting room on the 18th floor of a corporate tower. PowerPoint slides, spreadsheets, quarterly targets—those seemed important at the time. My phone buzzed in my pocket. I glanced at it. “Dad.”
By Tariq Shah7 months ago in Families
The Loneliness You Left Behind
The Loneliness You Left Behind A Poetic Journey Through Abandonment, Closure, and Rediscovery of Self-Worth I. You left on a Wednesday.
By Huzaifa Dzine7 months ago in Families
The Ethnic Qarsherskiyan Tribe resists neo-Nazism and the hidden connections between other Sweetgum Kriyul groups
In October 2005, Lee Anne Whitelow-Abdol Ali, also known as "Misty", the leader of a small Qarsherskiyan Preppers Group and foraging club, was with her group in Newport News, Virginia, USA when she received word that a potentially armed group of neo-nazis were nearby. Only a few months before, White supremacists from the National Socialist Party had held a protest against immigrants, at the old Yorktown battlefield location and memorials. Called a "hate rally" by the liberal members of the Ethnic Qarsherskiyan Tribe, some of the White supremacist protesters harassed and assaulted Qarsherskiyan women after the protest. Later in October, as Misty and her prepper group received the warning, they became wrought with intense paranoia of the possibility of a racist mob bent of removing Qarsherskiyan people from the Virginia Coast, headed something like the National Socialist Party. Fear mongering gossipers were said to have been capitalizing on recent events at the time.
By Stardust Lake News7 months ago in Families
The Last Embrace
In a quiet neighborhood where families shared smiles over fences and children played in the streets until dusk, lived a boy named Daniyal and his beloved grandfather. Their bond wasn’t just of blood but of intertwined souls. While other children ran to their toys, Daniyal always ran to his grandfather—who sat under the old fig tree, his eyes telling stories even before his lips did.
By Muhammad Usama7 months ago in Families
How Narcissistic Abuse Warps the Brain & Binds You to the Abuser
Part A: Understanding Narcissism - The Mind of the Manipulator Many survivors of toxic families often ask, "Was it really that bad?" or "Maybe I'm overreacting." This is no accident. Narcissistic abuse is designed to distort your perception of reality and of yourself. And now, science confirms that it actually rewires your brain. Recent studies in neuroscience show that prolonged exposure to emotional abuse, including gaslighting and chronic invalidation, can physically alter your brain. These changes most notably affect three regions:
By Laurie7 months ago in Families
Top 5 Coupon Websites in Germany for Smart Shoppers
German consumers are renowned for being economical and efficient. As digital platforms have grown in popularity, many people's passion for saving money has evolved into a full-fledged lifestyle. Coupon culture is flourishing in Germany today, not only as a means of saving money but also as a wise purchasing tactic. Using popular coupon websites has become both usual and essential as more people in Germany and Europe search for methods to cut back on daily expenses. Couponing is becoming ubiquitous and deserves even more attention as inflation and digital commerce expand together.
By Emy Wilson7 months ago in Families
The Birthday I Never Forgot
When I turned 18, I received a gift that would become the most painful and beautiful memory of my life. Let me take you back. I was always a quiet, introverted kid. My father was the complete opposite—loud, full of laughter, and always the center of attention. People loved him instantly. I, on the other hand, always felt invisible next to him. Not because he made me feel small, but because he was so radiant.
By Muhammad Usama7 months ago in Families
She Lost Her Memory and Forgot Her Husband — Then Fell in Love With Him All Over Again. AI-Generated.
When love is true, it finds its way — even when memory fades. This was the extraordinary reality for a Canadian couple whose love story defied the odds, transcending time, memory loss, and unimaginable hardship. After a brain injury wiped away every memory, including her marriage, a young woman not only learned to live again but also, miraculously, fell in love with her husband a second time.
By DigitalAddi7 months ago in Families
A Tale of Fate and Fortune: The Unexpected Reunion at a Suzhou Wredding
A Tale of Fate and Fortune: The Unexpected Reunion at a Suzhou Wredding In the picturesque city of Suzhou, China, a wedding unfolded with a twist that would rival any fictional narrative. The ceremony, a joyous celebration of love and commitment, took an unexpected turn when a birthmark sparked a revelation that would change the lives of the bride, groom, and the groom's mother forever. This remarkable story of fate, family, and fortune has captivated the hearts of millions, sending shockwaves of emotion and intrigue across the internet.
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in Families
The Mango Tree and the Magic of Summer
There are places in our memories that remain untouched by time—fragments of childhood that come rushing back with a single scent, a sound, or a familiar warmth. For me, it all begins with a mango tree.
By noor ul amin7 months ago in Families
The One-Eyed Mother
Once upon a time, in a quiet little village, there lived a poor mother and her only son. The mother had only one eye. Every day, she worked hard to provide food and clothes for her son. She didn’t care about her own pain, because her heart was full of love for her child.
By Ali Asad7 months ago in Families