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 Silent Hero unbreakable Spirit"
Act 1: The Daily Grind **Scene 1: The Alarm Rings** The sun barely peeks over the horizon as the piercing sound of the alarm clock shatters the stillness of the dreary morning. A worn-out figure rises from the creaky bed — JAMES MARKHAM, 45, a rugged man with callused hands and deep lines etched into his face. He glances at the framed pictures on his wall, a family portrait capturing happier times: his wife SARAH, 42, smiling alongside their two children, LUCY (12) and BEN (8).
By MOHAMMED NAZIM HOSSAIN9 months ago in Families
What I Learned At My Mother's Funeral
I have spoken about my mother’s death before, and how it affected me. I wrote about my survivor’s guilt and how I struggled with it for a few months; I’m still working through it. But in those months following her death, one event affected me more than I realized: her funeral. And in a positive way, no less.
By Carol Saint Martin9 months ago in Families
Baby M^2. Content Warning.
Dear sweet babes, I keep wondering if I am feeling you kick. I know that it is still early, but... I feel little butterflies at times. I know that it is probably just gas, but... I hope that it is you guys! Your siblings told me that they felt you, so maybe?!
By The Schizophrenic Mom9 months ago in Families
The AI Widow: When Ghosts Live in the Cloud
Silicon Valley, 2:17 AM. The smart home system hummed to life as I entered the passcode—his birthday, always his birthday. Blue light from the holographic interface painted shadows on the empty side of the bed. "Good evening, Elena," said the voice that still made my ribs contract. Too smooth, too perfect. They’d scrubbed the slight rasp James had after his third whiskey.
By Jasper Vale9 months ago in Families
Under the Mango Tree
When Chika’s parents died in a sudden car crash, he was just seven years old — too young to grasp the full weight of loss. One moment he was laughing at the mangoes falling from the sky during a heavy storm; the next, he was an orphan standing before his father’s elder brother, Uncle Okechukwu, and his wife, Mama Nnenna.
By Ikechi Franklyn9 months ago in Families
Insides of a Haunted House
Insides of a Haunted House You don’t notice the haunting at first. The house seems warm. Familiar. Even inviting. It’s charming in the beginning—perfect lighting, a view just enough to distract you from the shadows. You don’t feel the cold draft crawling beneath the walls yet. You don’t see the cracks behind the paint.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Families
Baby M^2
Dear little ones, I finally got in to see my OB. It was good because I had been told that I might be bleeding because one or two may be "vanishing." Vanishing twin syndrome is what the OB said, but it didn't make sense with 3 little bodies... I guess that is the only name for it though.
By The Schizophrenic Mom9 months ago in Families
Understanding Infidelity
One of the most agonizing things that may happen to a person in a romantic relationship is infidelity. It may take years for the emotional wounds caused by betrayal of trust to heal. Although it's simple to draw hasty judgments regarding the reasons behind cheating, these are frequently intricate and multidimensional. Knowing these causes might help you deal with the emotional fallout and provide you insight into the dynamics of your relationship. These are a few things that could lead to infidelity.
By Shahjalal Shakik9 months ago in Families
Baby M^3
Dear Baby M^3, Blood work is so confusing. Making decisions is so hard right now for you guys... everything is hard. Your daddy got me some of the blood work that the OB I found said that she needed to know. I am confused by my blood work and medical history.
By The Schizophrenic Mom10 months ago in Families
