extended family
All about how to stay connected, strengthen ties and talk politics with your big, happy extended family.
The Letter I Found in My Grandfather’s Attic Changed Everything
It started with a simple chore. My mother had asked me to help clean out my grandfather’s attic after his passing. The house had been in our family for generations, a creaky old place filled with the kind of mystery only time can create. I wasn’t expecting to find anything remarkable—maybe a few photo albums, old books, forgotten trinkets. Certainly not a letter that would make me question everything I knew about my family.
By Inamullah Afridi8 months ago in Families
The Bench by the Lake
Every day for the past thirty years, Samuel had walked the same path down to the lake, just a few blocks from his small wooden house. He wasn’t the kind of man who needed much. A warm cup of tea in the morning, a light jacket on his back, and a good place to sit — that was enough for him.
By Sabirkhan1718 months ago in Families
Growing Up with Colourism in Brown Households
Growing up brown often means growing up in a house where the TV is always on, but the messages it sends are quietly shaping you. A skin-lightening commercial plays in the background. A distant relative compliments you with, “You’re looking fairer these days!” Your mom hands you a face pack, not because you asked for skincare, but because it has turmeric in it—"good for brightening."
By Tavleen Kaur8 months ago in Families
Men Only Want One Thing and It’s Disgusting
You’ve heard it a million times. Men are simple. Men are selfish. There is only one thing that men desire. Hold on though because what if everything youve been told is false? What if the reality of what men desire is more sinister profound and disturbing than anyone has ever dared to acknowledge? Its not a fairy tale. This isnt a tirade.
By Olivia Chastity8 months ago in Families
Sheinelle Jones Mourns the Loss of Her Husband
Sheinelle Jones Mourns the Loss of Her Husband Sheinelle Jones, beloved co-host of NBC’s Today show, is navigating an unimaginable loss. Her husband, Uche Ojeh, passed away at just 45 years old after a difficult battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
By Shohel Rana8 months ago in Families
You Can Make Money With AI Without Quitting Your Job
Most people think they need to quit their job to build a new life. I thought that too. You scroll through your feed and see all these creators, entrepreneurs, YouTubers, AI gurus, and it looks like they all had to take the big leap, quit their job, burn the boats, and go all in.
By Olivia Chastity8 months ago in Families
Here’s The Real Reason Why Men Stay With Women They Hate
Does anyone else remember watching TV from yesteryear? As someone who grew up with mostly retro television, I sure do. I remember watching Married with Children with my parents, as well as The Honeymooners.
By Olivia Chastity8 months ago in Families
