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 longing that never fades
The house was quiet, too quiet. Julia sat alone at the dining table, her fingers tracing patterns on the grain of the wood, now old and faded. This was where her mother always sat, across from her, laughing over shared stories or simply offering that familiar, warm presence that could make any worry disappear. Julia could almost see her there now, head tilted, eyes crinkling with that knowing smile. And then she’d blink, and it was just an empty chair again.
By Erinabout a year ago in Families
Learn to Recognize the Language of Sight
Learn to Recognize the Language of Sight There is a language spoken not with words, but with a gaze, a gesture, or a mere glimpse. This is the language of sight—a powerful form of communication that bridges gaps and connects people in ways that spoken words cannot always achieve. Learning to recognize this language can enrich our lives, helping us empathize with others, understand unspoken emotions, and respond to the needs of those around us.
By Dipak Pawarabout a year ago in Families
How Time Blurs
Time blurs as the days bleed together. Each day is a continuation, a reliving of the previous day. Not much changes when you are stuck in a perpetual state of waiting. The gold lettering stitched into the navy carpet lining the floor of the elevator reminds you it is Sunday; the second Sunday in this elevator. Such simple things are often forgotten in a twilight space. Somehow, you move forward as an unknown force shepherds you along the path with an undesirable destination.
By Alyssa Mussoabout a year ago in Families
The Greatest Baker And The B+ Foundation. Content Warning.
You Don't Have To Be A Parent To Imagine The Pain Of Losing A Child. It's a straightforward thing that even the cruelest, most selfish of humans can imagine. Even people who loathe the thought of children with the entirety of their existence know that when a parent does lose a child it's the most devastating thing in the world. I'm confident when I say that almost everyone (save for sociopaths and psychopaths) could empathize or sympathize with the mere thought of losing a child, to anything.
By Hope Martinabout a year ago in Families
Tangled threads
Chapter 1: The Unraveling It was supposed to be a night of celebration. My best friend, Layla, had just landed a big promotion at work, and she invited me over to toast her success. As I arrived at her apartment, I could feel the excitement in the air. The place was lit with soft candlelight, and the aroma of her famous pasta filled the room. But as I stepped inside, I was also aware of the undercurrents of tension. Layla’s husband, Jonathan, seemed distracted, casting quick glances at his phone while trying to engage in conversation.
By Taviii🇨🇦♐️about a year ago in Families
Clever Costumes
As kids, we always were excited for Halloween. In the Midwest, the weather was usually chilly, rainy, and windy that day, but it never stopped us, nor would our parents think to keep us in. We weren't driven to wealthy neighborhoods. Frankly, we were not driven anywhere, no matter the weather (that is a whole separate story). If we wanted to go, we toughed out in all weather conditions. We ran up the streets if it was raining; our umbrellas turned inside out from the wind some years, but nothing stopped us from getting our treats.
By Andrea Corwin about a year ago in Families
New traditions, a dia de los muertos story
Carolina stood in the middle of her Florida apartment, surrounded by shopping bags from Michael's and Publix. She felt both nervous and excited, wondering if she was doing the right thing and if she would get it right. The late October Doral heat pressed against her windows as the sound of airplanes destined for Miami International airport breezed by. A YouTube tutorial on creating ofrendas played on her phone. The phone, propped on her dining room table by sugar skulls and stacks of old photos she had selected for the occasion. Growing up, her mother had always kept their Colombian traditions alive - masses, novenas, black dress and black coffee and prayers, many prayers. Now, at twenty-eight, she found herself drawn to a different way of remembering. A new way, from a familiar but foreign tradition.
By G. A. Boteroabout a year ago in Families
Jealousy - The Unchecked Pandemic
As you journey through life, you encounter a steady stream of people complaining that others are jealous of them, and that this jealousy had resulted in them falling sick or losing something or someone of value. People all over the world regularly perform rituals to remove the “evil eye”. But are only others jealous of us or are we jealous of them too?
By The Probeabout a year ago in Families
Single Mom of 2 Diagnosed with Cancer Sets GoFundme for Her Funeral
This unfortunate tragic story of a selfless single mother who was diagnosed with cancer had two months to live created a Gofundme page for her funeral and a trust fund for two young children.
By Gladys W. Muturiabout a year ago in Families
Know Your Spirit: The Journey Within
Know Your Spirit: The Journey Within There comes a time in every person’s life when the outer world, with all its noise and chaos, fades into the background, and we are left with one resounding question: Who am I? This isn’t merely a philosophical question but a deeply personal inquiry into our own spirit. To know your spirit is to embark on a journey within, a path where your deepest fears, hopes, and strengths are laid bare. It’s an awakening, an unspoken recognition that the real essence of our being lies not in the roles we play or the things we achieve but in the quiet strength of our spirit.
By Dipak Pawarabout a year ago in Families
grieve and lost
There are moments in life that redefine who you are, even when you least expect it. For me, it happened on an ordinary Tuesday morning. The sky was a dull, indifferent gray, like the universe knew what was coming before I did. It was the day I lost her the person who had been there my entire life, my sister, my confidante. I knew death was inevitable, but nothing could prepare me for how it would break me apart.
By OJabout a year ago in Families
The Heart’s Journey: Love, Loss, and Growing Up
Elliott stands at the threshold of a major life shift. Soon, she will leave her family’s farm for college, trading the familiar landscape of her childhood for uncharted territory. As she navigates this emotional transition, Elliott takes a leap into a psychedelic experience with her friends, where she encounters a vision of her future self at 39. This meeting sparks a chain of events that forever alters her perspective on love, family, and the bittersweet nature of goodbyes.
By Ojoabout a year ago in Families