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The Sound of My Father’s Silence
We didn’t talk much in our house. My mother was always busy in the kitchen, humming old songs under her breath. My younger sister, Aleena, had a soft voice that barely broke the silence. And my father? He was a man made of stone and smoke.
By Zain ul abidin 7 months ago in Families
The Illusion of Wealth
We’re constantly told that life has never been better, we have more tech, more options and more freedom, but for many families in the UK, it really doesn’t feel that way. Despite working longer hours and earning more money, lots of people are finding it harder to get by, let alone get ahead.
By Thomas Vale7 months ago in Families
Sonny Tran: The American Dream in Brick and Mortar
Sonny Tran’s story is a powerful reflection of the American dream—one built not on shortcuts, but on the unshakable foundation of hard work, determination, and purpose. As founder of Tran Group, Sonny has spent years revitalizing distressed properties across New York, not for accolades or fortune, but because he truly enjoys the challenge and sees value in helping others succeed.
By Dena Falken Esq7 months ago in Families
Hunched
If you have to ask what 4-H Club is, please Google it. For the rest of us, especially in rural counties of the South, 4-H was an integral part of our education and sometimes, chagrin. We said the pledge each time we met, promising to better ourselves—head, heart, hands and health.
By Nora Davis7 months ago in Families
The Bird That Waited 17 Years
Every morning she sang the same song — until the one who left finally returned. The first time the bird sang, Mara was seventeen. She had just watched her brother board a train bound for a far-off city. He had dreams she couldn’t hold, and she had roots he couldn’t wear.
By Masih Ullah7 months ago in Families
Top Rated Insurance Companies in the UAE for 2025
With growing digital utilization, the insurtech segment has transformed people's interaction with insurance products. Below is the highest-rated insurance companies list in UAE in 2025 based on customer satisfaction, digitalization, and full-coverage solution. Regardless of whether you need to insure your car, make your family healthy, insure your house, or make your pets healthy, the UAE has better insurers that meet all your needs.
By Sarath Menon7 months ago in Families
The Last Hunt with Grandfather
I remember the cold more than anything. That biting, high-altitude kind that chews through the thickest wool and lingers in your bones long after the sun comes up. We were two hours into the trail when the fog parted just enough for the mountains to show themselves—jagged, ancient, and still carrying the echo of stories only my grandfather could tell.
By Muhammad Sabeel7 months ago in Families
“I Took a DNA Test for Fun. It Destroyed My Family in 7 Days”
It was a joke gift, really. My friends and I chipped in for a DNA test kit during a New Year’s Eve party. We thought it would be funny to compare ethnic mixes and find out who had the most “surprising ancestry.”
By Hamad Haider7 months ago in Families
The Secret Buried Inside a Tree — A Forgotten Memory Unearthed After Decades
The Secret Buried Inside a Tree — A Forgotten Memory Unearthed After Decades Last year, something happened on our family farm that we still talk about in hushed, wondering tones. A tall pine tree — a quiet giant that had stood for decades beside our farmhouse — had to be cut down. It wasn’t an easy decision. That tree wasn’t just part of the landscape; it was part of our life.
By Zain ul abidin 7 months ago in Families
