extended family
All about how to stay connected, strengthen ties and talk politics with your big, happy extended family.
Behind Every Delay Is a Hidden Wisdom
In life, we often find ourselves frustrated when things don’t happen according to our plans. Whether it’s a delayed job offer, a late marriage, a postponed opportunity, or a dream that seems forever out of reach, delays can feel painful and discouraging. We question ourselves, doubt our efforts, and even feel abandoned by fate or by God. But what if, instead of being obstacles, these delays carry within them a hidden wisdom — a timing that is more perfect than we can understand?
By Muhammad Suliman khan8 months ago in Families
Finding Real Help: My Search for Couples Therapy in Westchester, NY
If you're reading this, you're probably feeling some version of what I felt—not just a passing frustration with your partner, but something deeper. Maybe the conversations have stopped. Maybe the arguments feel too familiar. Maybe there's silence where connection used to be. I’m not a therapist or a counselor—I’m someone who lives in Westchester, New York, and who searched (with urgency) for real couples therapy that could help.
By Jonathan Riedel8 months ago in Families
Why Intelligent People Suffer More
Intelligence is often celebrated as a gift — a sign of success, capability, and potential. Intelligent people are admired for their ability to think deeply, solve complex problems, and understand the world in ways others may not. However, behind the surface of brilliance, there often lies a hidden burden. Many intelligent individuals silently struggle with emotional pain, existential questions, and a constant sense of being misunderstood. This raises an important question: why do intelligent people often suffer more?
By Muhammad Suliman khan8 months ago in Families
Maintaining Family Bonds
In a world that is constantly changing and growing more fast-paced, maintaining strong family bonds is more important than ever. The family is often our first source of love, support, and identity. It is where we learn values, experience belonging, and find comfort in times of difficulty. However, busy schedules, technology, and personal differences can weaken these precious relationships if we don’t take conscious steps to nurture them.
By Muhammad Suliman khan8 months ago in Families
Reclaim Your Gratitude
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget the blessings we have. We are constantly bombarded with messages telling us we need more — more success, more money, more achievements, more possessions. As a result, we often find ourselves chasing things we don’t have, instead of appreciating what we already do. This is where the simple but powerful act of gratitude can change everything. Reclaiming your gratitude means shifting your focus from what’s missing to what’s present — and in doing so, discovering peace, joy, and meaning.
By Muhammad Suliman khan8 months ago in Families
When the Trail Feels Impossible
There are moments in life when the road ahead appears dark, uncertain, and unbearably difficult. These are the times when the trail feels impossible — when every step forward seems to demand more strength than you possess, and every breath feels heavy with the weight of doubt and fear. But it is in these very moments that resilience is born, and faith is tested and strengthened.
By Muhammad Suliman khan8 months ago in Families
MY Mother and Father 🥰
Certainly! Here's a **1000-word essay** about *Mother and Father* — a heartfelt, reflective piece that can be used for a school project, speech, or personal reflection. Let me know if you'd like it adjusted for a specific culture, occasion, or tone (e.g., formal, poetic, or casual).
By Khizar khan8 months ago in Families
Dad and daughter relationships perfectly explained in 10 paintings
The relationship between a father and daughter is a quiet kind of magic. It is built on bedtime stories, scraped knees gently bandaged, school projects, teenage silences, proud graduation tears, and the steady love that doesn't always need words. Artists, perhaps better than anyone else, have managed to capture this bond—visually translating emotions we often struggle to express.
By lonely girl8 months ago in Families
