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.
The Great Awakening!!!!
12/20/20 was a beautiful day. The sun was shining, the wind was blowing lightly, just enough to feel the chill but not to feel freezing. If you are from Chicago or have been in Chicago in December then you know we appreciate days that are not freezing or snowy.
By Mecca C Eaves-Glass5 years ago in Families
How Complicated
Chapter 1 She was born in 2002 but its 2020 and everything is going to pieces. Her life has been a mess since she was a little girl and now she wants everything to change. Her name is Ney and she's a 18 year old trying to change her life for the better.
By Genesis Gonzalez5 years ago in Families
Kaleidoscope Dream
Part Two: Chapter Nine : Kaleidoscope Dream June 2018 I am emotionally, physically, and mentally exhausted by two in the afternoon, so much so that I can barely keep my eyes open. I figure a nap may help, and I fall asleep within minutes of my head hitting the pillow.
By Stefani Milan5 years ago in Families
Survival Instincts
Survival Instincts is the story of Sophia Vega, a feisty Filipina who refused to give up on life despite the hardships and tragedies she faced. Far from a fairytale, Sophia's journey took her from a small village in the Philippines to an underground world of gambling, assassination attempts, and exploitation where she witnessed and experienced the darkest sides of humanity.
By Maria Jessica Herrero Ryerson5 years ago in Families
If this Town could Talk
I started collecting houses and businesses for my perfect little town about 20 years ago. It has been named Pihotaville, where all the people no matter race, religion, sex, mental or physical disability are all welcomed and loved the same. They are some of the most loyal citizens and neighbors any where on earth. How do I know this you ask? Well, because they have kept many stories to themselves. Never have they told of what it is they have witnessed through out the years.
By Tina Pihota5 years ago in Families
My Amish father was paralyzed when I was a teenager
My father and I worked at several places when I was growing up. and one of the jobs I had was at a chicken place, feeding 1000's chickens. Earlier in my life, mom had this business of butchering 100s of chickens a day, with all of us kids chipping in to pluck them.
By Joseph Slabaugh5 years ago in Families
You Didn’t Deserve to Die
On the evening of Labor Day September 7, 2020, I lost my one and only sister. Prior to her death in the summer of 2020, she learned she had Stage Four Breast Cancer. I wondered when was she ever in the earlier stages of the disease? My sister was living a wonderful and happy life with her new-found love. She had her 59th birthday party on Facebook Live and we had thanksgiving dinner with her last year. We didn’t know that we would spend the last holidays with her. She didn’t know she was celebrating her last birthday. I wonder if she had some type of inner warning that she wouldn’t be here for the holidays because my sister never had a birthday party via any social media platform.
By Jacqueline F Wilson: The Morning Brew!5 years ago in Families
It Has Taken A Village....
I am without two of the most important people in my life. My Community of Friends, Neighbors and my Faith have helped me through each of these tradgedies. Generosity, Kindness, and Patience have been gifts I have received many times over the past 2 years.
By Brandis Geddes5 years ago in Families
A letter to heaven
Dear mom, Wow, it's been quite some time now, hasn't it? Since we've talked, since I've seen you, since I've heard your calming voice, since I've seen your beautiful face, felt your soft warm touch.. I miss you, so so much. The way your eyes could light up a dark world, the way your laughter brought joy to people's hearts, and how your smile could brighten even the darkest of days.. It just hasn't been the same since you've been gone, and I don't think it will ever be, again. I'm not quite sure how to "move on" from your death. Or if I really ever can. There's so much I didn't get to say to you, so many things we didn't get to do together, it's just not fair.. I never got to say "goodbye" or "see you later", I never got the chance to hug you tight just once more, nor did I get the chance to scream at the top of my lungs how much I loved you, nor did I get to kiss your warm blush cheeks. One minute you were right beside me, and within a blink of an eye everything changed. You left without a warning, and my heart just won't accept it, it won't move on. I still ache for you, I long for your call. I know I'm selfish, but momma I'd do anything to have you back, but if I were to have just one more chance to see you, I'd be somewhat better I believe, just a day, or even an hour, I'd be okay. When holidays approach, everything gets worse, because I look over to where you'd be sitting and it's now an empty spot.. I'm jealous of everyone that's mom is still alive, everytime I'm out and about and I see a mom and her daughter together, my heart breaks and I feel weak, I go to my car or my room, even the bathroom and I break down completely, because that used to be me and you. I love you momma. I know you're safe and sound in the arms of Jesus, I know you're in a beautiful place, and you're happy as can be, dancing in the sky with all of the angels. I miss you my dear momma, and oh how I love you so. Kiss all of our loved ones for me if you could, and Jesus, place a kiss gently on my mommas cheek if you will, I love you so much my momma, continue to soar through the sky my beautiful angel.
By Morgan Mehrer5 years ago in Families
From Innocence to Forgiveness
It has taken me a very long time to get here. For years, I was scared to be alone with anyone. I have never been able to have a healthy relationship with anyone. You were supposed to be protecting me, not hurting me. You were my favorite Uncle and I was 11. I was only an 11 year old little girl who loved spending the summers with you. you promised my momma you would make sure nothing happened to me, all the while not knowing you were the only one i really needed protection from. And all because I fell asleep on the couch watching a cartoon movie on HBO. I can remember it just like it was yesterday. I am 32 years old now and i still wake up every other night from nightmares of what you did to me. I hated you. Ive hated you since that summer. I blamed myself for what you did to me for years. All because I kept going back to your house, even though we both knew what was in store for me when i did. Why? Why did i continue to go when i knew what was going to happen? because, I had a little sister and brother who i refused to let come be tortured by you. I made sure that what you were doing to me would never happen to them. They couldnt understand then, and frankly, I didnt fully understand myself. How could I? I was an innocent child. But you stole that innocence didnt you. I did what you said and i didnt tell anyone. i went through hell ALONE until i was finally 18 years old, when i decided to finally tell momma and that way if she didnt believe me, I could move out and not worry about it. She didnt make me move out, but do you know what she did do? She invited you 4 weeks later to our house for Thanksgiving. I hated her for that too, even though i knew she only did it because it was Grandmas last thanksgiving and she wanted you there. She wouldnt have if she had known what you did to her granddaughter.i never wanted to have children because of you. And then I did have children. And i have been scared every day of my life that someone like you, someone they trust, will hurt them, so Ive kept them away from you and that whole family. I have spent all these years hating you, and suffering in silence, until I just woke up one day and realized, I DONT HATE YOU. and I FORGIVE YOU. Not because you deserve it, because heaven and hell both know you dont ever deserve my forgiveness. I forgive you because I deserve it. I deserve to be completely free of the hold that all these years later you still had over me. everyday that i feared and hated you, you were still in control. But you arent in control anymore. I am! You may have taken my Innocence as an 11 year old little girl, But You will never take my future or ny dreams again.
By Kayla Halsey5 years ago in Families
