extended family

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

🌧️ Kindness in the Rain
The rain didn’t just fall that night—it attacked. It slammed against the pavement with a fury, turning streets into rivers and umbrellas into crumpled messes. People rushed by, heads down, eyes averted, chasing warmth and dry shelter. No one noticed the little girl on the bench at the bus stop. Soaked to the bone. Shivering. Silent.
By Ahmad Malik8 months ago in Families
"When Our Paths Crossed"
When Our Paths Crossed A Rain-Soaked Tale of Unexpected Love The rain had returned to Elmsworth, as it often did in early spring. It wasn’t the kind of rain that stormed in angrily or pounded on rooftops. No, this rain was gentle, like a whispered apology — the kind that lingers on windows and deepens the colors of the world. Ava stood behind the counter of her small bookshop, The Inked Page, her fingers absentmindedly tracing the rim of her teacup.
By AQ KHAN8 months ago in Families
Why Parents Say "Money Doesn't Grow on Trees" to Kids
Children often hear the phrase "Money doesn't grow on trees" early in life. It’s a common saying that carries a lot of meaning behind simple words. Parents use it to teach kids about the value of money and how to handle it responsibly. Learning about money from an early age sets kids up for a healthier financial future. The earlier children understand money’s worth, the better prepared they are to manage it wisely as adults.
By LaMarion Ziegler8 months ago in Families
🥰MOM is WOW🥰The Inspiring Story of Motherhood
Welcome to the fascinating realm of motherhood, where each moment—whether *pleasurable* or *difficult*—contributes to the exquisite fabric of your existence. Being a mother is a journey full of unique experiences that shape not just who you are but also how you interact with the world. Your identity is shaped in amazing ways by your position as a mother, from loving embraces to restless nights. Your story is an inspiring aspect of the larger tale of motherhood, and MOM is AMAZING. Learn the love, tenacity, and courage that are woven throughout each mother's journey, and allow these *inspiring tales of motherhood* to inspire you to proudly and gracefully embrace your own path.
By Debbroto Debadhikary8 months ago in Families
Smoke from the Stove
A mother’s silent sacrifices, a son’s long journey, and the love that held them together—despite the distance. --- In a small village nestled between fields and silence, there stood a modest mud-brick house with a slanted tin roof and smoke rising gently from its chimney each morning. That smoke, thin and unassuming, was the first sign that life within those walls had begun its day. It came from an old clay stove—handmade, cracked at the corners—where Mumtaz Begum cooked meals, boiled tea, and warmed her aging bones during winter.
By Abubakar Khan8 months ago in Families
My Mother’s Hands: Stories Etched in Skin
My mother’s hands were never soft. They were weathered by time, browned by sun, cracked by winters that seemed colder in our little home than outside it. The tips of her fingers had tiny scars—some from kitchen knives, others from sewing needles. She wore no rings. No polish. Only the plainness of duty, the truth of labor, the quiet language of love.
By Abubakar Khan8 months ago in Families
In This House, We Grow
At the quiet end of Maple Lane, tucked between a row of oak trees, sat a small yellow house with flower pots in the window and laughter spilling from the cracks. People often slowed down when they passed it—not because it was big or fancy, but because it felt like something rare lived inside.
By Muhammad Ilyas8 months ago in Families
Apple Pay Outage Leaves Millions Stranded: What You Need to Know . AI-Generated.
Introduction: A Nation Grinds to a Halt—Digitally On May 17, 2025, Americans nationwide were in a predicament—unable to purchase coffee, pay for food, or even get their wallets. Why? A record Apple Pay outage that had crippled digital payments nationwide.
By Zeeshan Haidar8 months ago in Families
The Transformation - Her journey from struggle to success
"What if one risky decision could change your family's destiny forever? "Hey, Historical Stories family! Today’s tale isn’t just about a marriage—it’s about a brother’s gamble, a sister’s leap of faith, and how a dowry-free promise in a cramped Lahore house led to a PhD, two kids with Canadian accents, and a ghost story that still haunts my niece!
By Historical Stories9 months ago in Families
Happy and Successful Marriage Secrets Revealed Through This Simple but Powerful Love Story
In a quiet town surrounded by green fields and peaceful skies lived a couple named Ayan and Sara. They were known in their neighborhood for their warm smiles, gentle laughter, and the way they still held hands after many years of marriage.
By Atta Ullah9 months ago in Families
A Smile for a Stranger
On a gray November afternoon, Michael Harper stood alone on the Roosevelt Bridge. Wind cut through his coat, and the distant sound of city life barely reached him through the fog inside his head.
By Ahmad Malik9 months ago in Families
A lifetime of mother`s resentment
That day, Abba (Father) held a judgment for my Amma (Mother). Everyone had requested that he finalize the divorce. But Abba did not grant the divorce. Instead, during the judgment, he instructed Amma to leave the house and made it clear she should never return. Everyone present was very pleased.
By Alomgir Hossain9 months ago in Families