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.
A Quiet Strength
The clinic was quiet that morning, the soft hum of activity filling the spaces between footsteps and hushed conversations. Emily sat in the waiting room, her hands clasped tightly around her coffee cup. She had arrived early, a habit she’d picked up over the years, but today it wasn’t just punctuality driving her—it was nerves. She glanced around at the other women seated nearby, all wrapped in their own thoughts. Some scrolled through their phones, others stared blankly at the muted television mounted on the wall.
By Michael Venletabout a year ago in Families
AR Rahman Faces Backlash for Controversial Divorce Hashtag
AR Rahman Faces Backlash Over " #ArrSairaaBreakup" Hashtag in Divorce Post Legendary music composer AR Rahman recently courted online controversy with a post in which he used the hashtag #ArrSairaaBreakup discussing divorce and privacy. He compared the new x-privacy law which was initiated to ensure that people, especially celebrities, were given the right to privacy in sensitive matters. What could have been a healthy reminder of discretion was soon hijacked by negative reactions, accusations of insensitivity, and other personal attacks as people lost sight of what he was saying.
By Abhay kumar chauhanabout a year ago in Families
The Warmth of a Snow Angel
The long dark nights of the winter in the northern hemisphere offer the occasion to recall and dwell in memories that appear in the waking dreams of nostalgia. Trauma can do strange things to memories. Memories are often blocked. Thankfully, age seems to be able to heal some of the scars, so trapped memories can be released and emit the light and warmth of the hearth located in the heart.
By Katherine D. Grahamabout a year ago in Families
I Wish You Were Here
14 years ago today, you left us. I really wish that you were here right now to tell me that Jesus loves me and to remind me to trust in him, but... you taught your daughter well as she keeps reminding me. You'd be so proud of my Mom!
By The Schizophrenic Momabout a year ago in Families
What Nobody Tells You
Losing a parent is one of the most profound experiences life throws at us, yet it often feels like uncharted territory. People talk about grief, offer condolences, and tell you “time heals all wounds,” but there are layers to this loss that nobody prepares you for. It’s not just about the sorrow—it’s about the ripple effects that touch every aspect of your life.
By Katina Banksabout a year ago in Families
She Was Born My Cousin And Became My Sister In Life
Yesterday I was at a memorial for my cousin, who died during the pandemic, four years ago. She was being treated for lupus when her non-Hodgkins lymphoma had returned, without treatment. She died from the cancer.
By Denise E Lindquistabout a year ago in Families
The Lost Letters: A Nostalgic Reflection. AI-Generated.
Once, communication meant waiting for the postman’s knock or the whisper of a telegram. Songs like "Nai Telephone, Nai Re Piyon" were born from this era, weaving stories of longing and delayed connection. But those days are slipping through the cracks of modernity, fading into memories that today’s generation, raised amidst digital instantaneity, may never truly comprehend.
By Md. Solayman Hossain Sabujabout a year ago in Families
The Search for Fulfillment:
Blog Title: The Search for Fulfillment: Breaking Free from the Cycle of Loneliness and Self-Sabotage We all have those moments of deep reflection when certain patterns and habits in our lives start to make sense, and we realize how much they’ve shaped us. I recently had one of those moments while talking to a friend. After a lot of soul-searching, I discovered something that was right in front of me but hadn’t been fully clear until now: I keep sabotaging my own success, and it all seems to come back to one thing—loneliness.
By J. OCTOBERabout a year ago in Families
Understanding Domestic Violence: What It Means for Families in India
Patriarchy is a societal framework that promotes and rewards men for benefiting from the exploitation and oppression of women, compelling women to accept their subordinate status. It also pressures men to neglect their emotional well-being and conform to prevailing hypermasculine ideals. Unfortunately, this institution is widespread and influences the behaviours, attitudes, and perceptions of people across various class, religious, caste, and ethnic backgrounds.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Families
Great guilty mums.
We all have our idea of what self-care means to us, however, once we become a little person’s everything this reality can very quickly and very easily turn into self-neglect. Becoming a parent can challenge us both mentally and physically is not something that we are always quite prepared for.
By Diary Of A Modern Mummy about a year ago in Families
