extended family

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

When Wealth Fails Humanity: A Brother's Silence, A Sister’s Pain. AI-Generated.
In the quiet corners of northern Bangladesh, two lives unfold with painful contrast. Almas, a retired banker from Thakurgaon, lives in comfort. With four houses already under his name and another in the pipeline worth 15 million taka, his days are spent in peace and prosperity. His children — two sons and one daughter — are growing up with every opportunity wealth can offer.
By Md. Solayman Hossain Sabuj8 months ago in Families
They Meant Well — But It Still Hurt
There’s a special kind of confusion that comes when the people who love you the most are also the ones who hurt you in small, invisible ways. Not because they want to — but because that’s the only language they know.
By Tavleen Kaur8 months ago in Families
Rising Higher After Life Knocks You Down
Life has a way of humbling us. Just when we think we’ve figured things out, it can throw us a curveball — a loss, a failure, a betrayal, or a season of struggle that leaves us feeling broken. Getting knocked down is painful, but it is not the end. In fact, it can be the beginning of a deeper, stronger, more meaningful rise.
By Muhammad Suliman khan8 months ago in Families
Breaking Free from Mental Enslavement
Mental enslavement is not about physical chains or prison bars. It is far more subtle and widespread. It is the condition of being trapped by your own thoughts — by fear, doubt, insecurity, and the limiting beliefs planted in your mind by society, culture, or your past. You may walk freely in the world, but if your mind is held hostage by negative patterns, you are not truly free.
By Muhammad Suliman khan8 months ago in Families
On the Grace of Endings
We often celebrate beginnings — the first day of school, a new job, a new relationship, the start of a journey. But we rarely talk about endings with the same reverence. In fact, most of us resist them. We fear them, grieve them, or ignore them. Yet, there is a quiet, powerful grace in endings — a kind of sacred beauty that, if we learn to embrace, can transform our lives.
By Muhammad Suliman khan8 months ago in Families
Your Future Self Is Not Who You Think
We often daydream about the person we will become in the future — stronger, smarter, wealthier, more confident, and somehow more fulfilled. This imagined "future self" motivates us to work hard, make plans, and set goals. But what if the person you imagine becoming is not the person you actually will be? What if your future self is not who you think?
By Muhammad Suliman khan8 months ago in Families
The Age of Isolation
In the age of social media, self-help movements, and consumer capitalism, two psychological and cultural trends have come to dominate modern life: hyper-individualism and hyper-comparison. While each stems from a desire for self-expression and improvement, together they often lead to dissatisfaction, isolation, and identity crises. Understanding these concepts is essential in navigating the emotional and social complexities of today’s world.
By Muhammad Suliman khan8 months ago in Families
Is it possible to spread depression? Couples can kiss to share it.
Marriage is often described as a fusion of two lives: emotional, physical, and practical. We embrace the idea that couples influence others' habits, moods, and routines. But what if these changes go far beyond conscious behavior? And even depression can change between partners - what happens to your body bacteria that not only fight together, but also reflect that of your spouse?
By Francis Dami8 months ago in Families
The Unseen Answer
In the quiet village of Willowmere, nestled between old mountains and forgotten streams, there lived a young boy named Adam. He was known to be curious—curious in the way that questions never left his mind unanswered. He would chase butterflies just to know why they preferred one flower over another, or stare at the sky to understand where the clouds went at night.
By Muhammad Suliman khan8 months ago in Families
Between Service and Self
In a world that constantly demands more from us—whether as professionals, leaders, volunteers, or public servants—it is easy to become consumed by public duty. At the same time, personal life, which includes our family, health, and inner peace, requires just as much care and attention. The real challenge lies in balancing these two spheres: serving society while not losing yourself or your loved ones in the process.
By Muhammad Suliman khan8 months ago in Families
The Importance of "Prove It You Can Do It" . Content Warning. AI-Generated.
T . Connecting in a World of Screens: How Our Relationships are Changing Think about how we used to connect with people. Not so long ago, if you wanted to talk to a friend or family member, you'd likely have to see them in person, write a letter, or maybe make a phone call if they were close enough. Our connections were usually limited by how far someone lived or how much time we had. But then, something big happened: the internet came along, and with it, things like social media, smartphones, and all sorts of apps for talking. Suddenly, we could connect with anyone, anywhere, at any time. It's like a whole new world opened up!
By MD Melon8 months ago in Families
DIVINE ENCOUNTER ON MOTHER'S DAY
Mother’s Day, May 11th fall on a Sunday, I, her only child at home did not organize any party for mama because I make her smile and feel loved everyday when am close to her.
By Irene Mugang Narewec 8 months ago in Families