extended family
All about how to stay connected, strengthen ties and talk politics with your big, happy extended family.
The Sound of the Stars
Silence used to frighten me. As a child, I filled every quiet space with sound—TVs playing in the background, music always on, constant chatter, even when there was nothing to say. I thought noise meant life. Movement. Purpose. Silence felt like something was missing.
By Moments & Memoirs7 months ago in Families
The Long Road Home
Tom Riley left Dalton, Texas when he was twenty-three with nothing but a guitar, a dream, and a whole lot of anger. Back then, he was convinced the world owed him something. His father — a hard man who believed in calloused hands and silence over sentiment — didn’t try to stop him. He just said, “If you’re going, go. But don’t come back unless you’re ready to stay.”
By Atif khurshaid7 months ago in Families
The Blood on the Border: Remembering the Martyrs of Mir Ali
On June 28, 2025, the silence of a summer morning was shattered by a deafening blast in Mir Ali — a region that has seen too much, bled too long, and cried too often. A suicide bomber, heartless and calculated, rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a convoy of Pakistani security forces near a roadside checkpoint.
By Atif jamal 7 months ago in Families
The Photograph That Bridged Nine Decades: A Heartwarming Tale of Twin Brothers and Their Mother's Legacy
The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the emerald hills of County Cork as Margaret O'Sullivan adjusted her checkered headscarf and smoothed down her worn but clean dress. It was autumn 1936, and at just twenty-two years old, she carried the weight of the world on her slender shoulders. In her arms, she held her greatest treasures – twin boys, barely eight months old, their cherubic faces peering out at a world that seemed both promising and uncertain.
By Muhammad Sabeel7 months ago in Families
Islam: A Religion of Peace Misunderstood by Noise
In today’s noisy world, few religions are as misunderstood as Islam. Often seen through the lens of news channels or social media arguments, the essence of Islam gets buried beneath stereotypes and political narratives.
By Muhammad Aqib7 months ago in Families
I thought my family was doomed, then we tried this 7 days rules.
There was a time when I would come home and sit in my car for ten minutes, too drained to walk through the front door. Inside, my house felt cold—not in temperature, but in spirit. The warmth of family dinners, laughter, or even basic conversations had vanished. We were four people living under one roof, but it felt like four strangers trying not to cross paths.
By Hamd Ullah7 months ago in Families
The last text my sister ever sent me .
I still remember the exact time—10:27 PM. I was lying in bed, headphones on, scrolling through my phone with the lights off. The room was quiet except for the low hum of my fan and the occasional ping of a notification. One of those notifications would change my life forever.
By Hamd Ullah7 months ago in Families
How to Boost Your Immune System Naturally
Your immune system is your body’s defense against germs, viruses, and infections. A strong immune system helps you stay healthy and fight off sickness. The good news is that you can improve your immunity naturally with simple lifestyle changes.
By MUHAMMAD Abbas7 months ago in Families
Father
The early morning sun peeked over the edge of the small village rooftops, casting long golden shadows across the narrow mud path. In one of the quieter corners of the village, Ravi adjusted the old, fraying strap of his bicycle and looked back at the sleeping house. A small handprint was still visible on his shirt from his son’s sleepy hug last night. He smiled faintly, brushed the dust off his trousers, and pedaled toward the city.
By Muhammad Wisal7 months ago in Families
