grief

Losing a family member is one of the most traumatic life events; Families must support one another to endure the five stages of grief and get through it together.

My High School Student *Chose* Prison
I was teaching English at a local high school years ago when I grew worried about a ninth grade student (let’s call him Billy). Billy regularly got suspended (was on the verge of expulsion), appeared to be in a gang (from what I could tell), and never once came to class with pencil, paper, or any other supplies (I supplied those for him each day he attended — sometimes you have to pick your battles). It troubled me that seemed to have no interest in school or his own future, as evidenced by chronic absenteeism. Since the typical ninth grader is about 14 years old, I was especially concerned.
By KD Fox3 years ago in Families
After failing the postgraduate entrance examination, I ran away from home again and again
"Then you can't always let her will, why don't you go to work after graduation?" A word from the relatives suddenly stopped the noise in the banquet, making me sitting beside my mother almost lost my courtesy for a while.
By david3 years ago in Families
Cancer is Hard on the Whole Family
Since I wrote about my father I thought I would write about my mother and all the struggles she had to overcome. My mother was born into a normal middle-class family. She had struggles just like many of us growing up. From the things I heard and the mental illness in the family, my grandma made things hard for her and her sisters growing up.
By Kerrie G.Diaz3 years ago in Families
The Trappers pt. 3
JOEL: "Hey Honey! Did you make that appointment with Doctor Chen yet?" Oh shoot. Not yet. "I called the office yesterday and no one picked up. I'll call again tomorrow." "Joel, this is the fourth time you've forgotten to call. How about I just make the appointment for you?" "I'm a grown man, M. I think I can handle making a doctor's appointment for myself. Also, I didn't forget!" "You always say that. I can see right through you, you liar!" "DON'T CALL ME A LIAR!" M hates it when I yell. Her eyes tell me she's concerned. "I'm sorry. That was uncalled for." She wasn't wrong. Such a cliche. Why are women always right? "Doesn't matter. I'll call tomorrow." "I just want to make sure everything's OK. You've been a bit more forgetful recently so it's important we check that you're all good. You probably are, but it never hurts to make sure!" She gives me a wink and a smile that makes me melt like ice cream in Phoenix. "I know, M. I'll remember to get it done." I have a feeling I'm going to forget again so I write it down. Probably should have thought of that the last couple times.
By Jessica Kim-Patterson3 years ago in Families
Growing up with a self centred father
I had the most happiest childhood when my parents were together and my granny visited Australia. He started to become more cold and unloving when he left my mum to marry a younger women who was about 10 years and half younger than him. He was more focused on pleasing a younger lady. Married her overseas and she had a baby with him so quick.
By Brandi Dexter3 years ago in Families
The trajectory（1）
(1) A car accident dissolves a family and completely changes the course of a person's life. Currie's husband drives large goods for a living. Although he doesn't own a big truck, he can always get a steady stream of freight owners with his driving skills, no matter long distance or short distance. Because the source of the family's life all pressure on his shoulder, must use their own hard work in order to buy a family life must.
By Ivan A Jaramillo3 years ago in Families
I find women who have a habit of putting their partners down, putting them down, and seeming dominant
1. She has been oppressed by her parents since she was a child. In marriage, there is this type of woman who seems to be very strong and superior, who often criticizes her husband and says everything in the family. They look beautiful from the outside, but they're really pathetic. Because a woman can have such a strong character, most of the reason is the family of origin is unfortunate.
By 邱前程3 years ago in Families
I Love You An Awful Lot
My father died 20 years ago today, and by way of tribute, I would like to share a few precious memories of him on this anniversary of his passing.
By C.A. Jaymes3 years ago in Families
The Trappers
"Maggie... Maggie... Maggie! MAGGIE!!!!" I startle myself gasping for air in my lungs. I pant like a dog. I'm sweating everywhere, mostly my chest and forehead. I try to ground and remind myself that it was only a dream. My eyes are still closed. I hear what I think sounds like train tracks, but I'm still trying to gather myself and get air in my lungs. I lay still, making sure that I take my time to breathe. Ok Joel... Inhale... Exhale... Inhale... Exhale... Last time, inhale... exha- "Excuse my sir." Oh jeez, that scared me. Great. Now my heart's beating fast again. I feel someone patting my shoulder as if I'm dead or something. I don't move. "Excuse me sir! Mr. Trapper!" Go away, I think to myself. Whoever this guy is keeps tapping my shoulder and it annoys the hell out of me. I grunt ever so slightly, flutter my eyes open so I can see that it's not a guy tapping my shoulder but rather a broad shouldered woman. "Yes? Can I help you?" "I just wanted to make sure that you were OK, sir. You were stirring in your sleep and it caused a disruption to our other guests on board. My name is Alice. Please let me know if you need anything." "My bad. Thank you, Alice." I do have a tendency to sleep talk and occasionally, sleep walk. I'm praying I didn't end up doing that on the train.
By Jessica Kim-Patterson3 years ago in Families
Deep thoughts at the beginning of winter
Today, the beginning of winter, usually magpies swarms of science and technology park, suddenly came a large crow. Early in the morning against the morning wind on the roof Tian, voice low and resonant "Wow! A: wow! Ah! !" ", reminiscent of the "shut the fuck up" joke. Sure enough, the crow's mouth - open, let a person panic. To tell you that the winter of death has come, and that man will lose his freedom.
By Aaron3 years ago in Families
Her journey alone, her father followed silently
On June 28, 2013, he carefully followed his daughter as she took to the road. In order not to let his daughter find, he is far away, open and stop, every once in a while to call her to master the location of information. His daughter's joy on the phone infected him, and he felt that the risk of helping her was worth it. "When climbing the first hill, I said to myself 'regret' 17 times, but each time I said 'insist' twice... After climbing a 5-kilometer hill, I saw a road sign that read, Ahead 3. Six kilometers downhill, drive carefully, 'and immediately shed tears.
By feng3 years ago in Families
Things Father and Daughter did in the 80s.. Top Story - August 2022.
Back in the 80's life was so different. I lived in the country at this time with my family. I was the youngest. One older sister and one older brother. Me being the youngest I was daddy's little girl.
By Kerrie G.Diaz3 years ago in Families