grandparents
Becoming a grandparent makes getting older something to look forward to - all the fun of parenting, without the hassle.
My Dog After the Rain
The rain had been falling all night, drumming steadily against the old tin roof of our little house. It was a familiar sound, soothing and comforting, but this time I was worried about my dog Max. At just six months old, he was a bright, mischievous golden retriever, still learning about the world. Max hated baths, so I could only imagine how much he might suddenly hate the rain.
By Echoes of Life7 months ago in Families
The Last Lantern: A Grandfather’s Secret and a Grandson’s Promise.
Every year, Ayaan looked forward to summer. Every summer he could return to the hills—to the little town where his grandfather, Baba Jan, lived in an old wooden cottage with a slanted roof and a garden that smelled of dirt and mint—not because school let out or the heat of the city subsided.
By Echoes of Life7 months ago in Families
The Last Letter in Her Drawer
Miriam had always been the quiet one. In every family gathering, she sat in her corner chair, hands wrapped around a teacup, eyes scanning the room with gentle amusement. She was never one to make a fuss. She remembered every birthday, told soft bedtime stories, and made her famous rosehip jam every spring without fail. To the family, she was the anchor, the kind of woman who made things feel like home.
By Zaka Ullah7 months ago in Families
"Khanyisile: The Light My Grandfather Couldn't See"
I'm still unsure if my grandfather ever truly loved me. I'm the oldest grandchild in my family, born just a year before my cousin who was always seen as the who needed attention. She had health issues growing up, allergies, sensitivities - so naturally, she was doted on. But that attention quickly became favouritism, and with it, came the feeling of being invisible in my own family.
By MelCreates7 months ago in Families
Steam of Hope
I was lucky enough to be raised by my grandmother on my maternal side. She wasn't just a caregiver-she was a spiritual teacher who used food as a language of faith. She always said, "Put your faith in everything you cook so it could become more than enough. "As a child. I didn't understand it. But as grew older and had to feed my own family, her words became my lifeline.
By MelCreates8 months ago in Families
The Window That Cried
In a quiet town wrapped in mist, stood an old wooden house on the corner of Hollow Street. It wasn’t the biggest house, nor the brightest, but something about it made people slow down as they walked by. Maybe it was the strange ivy that grew only on one side. Or perhaps it was the small window on the second floor the one everyone called The Window That Cried.
By Muhammad Hayat8 months ago in Families
8 Neurotypical Social Norms That Baffle Your Autistic Loved One
If you have an autistic person in your life, you may be confused about some of their traits. Whether it’s something they said, a tone of voice they used, or a non-verbal cue they seemed to ignore, it can be frustrating to try to communicate with someone who appears to be behaving like a jerk, and that’s understandable!
By The Articulate Autistic8 months ago in Families
The Last Escalator. Content Warning.
I created this. I wrote this. Edited in Word with, edited in Movie Maker Pro. The video was recorded by a camera on my PC. I used Clip Champ for transfer of video to that app and to Moviemaker. Since I had issues with Clip Champ, came to my rescue. This is part of,
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 8 months ago in Families
