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.
Nostalgia
Nostalgia is a powerful emotion that many of us experience from time to time. It’s that warm, fuzzy feeling that washes over you when you hear a song from your childhood, flip through an old photo album, or visit a place that holds special memories. But what exactly is nostalgia? Why do we feel it, and how does it impact our lives? Let’s take a journey through the comforting yet complex world of nostalgia.
By Mamoona Bushraabout a year ago in Families
Life Trumps Death: Finding Meaning in the Journey
Do you ever find yourself contemplating the meaning of life? Why are we here? These profound questions often bubble up when we're faced with unwelcome news—the passing of a beloved family member, a friend's spouse, or someone who seemed to leave too soon. When these moments happen, it's common to try to justify them by saying it's part of the "circle of life," but does that really offer comfort?
By LaMarion Zieglerabout a year ago in Families
The Pain of a Cycle Breaker
I used to think that the most important thing in life was family. There was a time that you wouldn't catch me bad mouthing any of my own blood. But what happens when the lies are stripped away, and you're left with the cold hard truth? Does that change? Does it stay the same? There is a soft hatred where empathy once rested inside my chest.
By The Darkest Sunriseabout a year ago in Families
Resilience in the Rain
In a small village nestled between rolling hills and dense forests, there lived a woman named luna. She was a widow, having lost her husband, Karim, in a tragic accident two years prior. Life had been a struggle since that day, but luna’s strength and determination were unshaken. She had two children: a spirited seven-year-old boy named Summer and a gentle five-year-old girl named Leila, who was born with cerebral palsy.
By pedazu delunaabout a year ago in Families
Why Guilt Is the Initial Feeling of People Who Were with a Loved One Who Passed Away. Content Warning.
A person I know confessed feeling guilty about being there when her nephew, unfortunately, didn’t make it out of the hospital only weeks after he was born. From what I remember, her sister was working so she attended in her place at the hospital. In the moment of critical decision-making that the hospital staff bestowed on her, acting fast was necessary. The operation had to be done and she did what was utmost best in the situation. After all, being laid in a position of judgment and authority for a life-changing decision was almost always consequently preceded by feelings of regret or uncertainty. But amidst all that also is the strength of emotion and utter faith that your decision was an intention meant to save a life.
By Julienne Celine Andalabout a year ago in Families
The Question That Ended My Marriage
Our marriage was perfunctory at best. No passion. Rare sex. But I’m an optimist. And we were naive. We believed that we could overcome the obligatory and distant nature of our relationship and grow a healthy family from our shared background and common goals.
By Emma Olivaabout a year ago in Families
Mariah Carey - Heartbreak
The Grammy award singer Mariah Carey has had her heart broken in two places over the weekend. Tragedy hit the family. The world-renowned singer lost both her mother and sister over the weekend. People magazine has confirmed the death of 84-year-old Patricia (Mariah’s mother) and 62-year-old Alison (Mariah’s sister). The loss has left the Carey family devastated. Friends and family around the world have rallied together to give their support.
By Sonia McKoyabout a year ago in Families
Grief.. Content Warning.
Grief. How do we deal with it? It’s something we cannot avoid in our lifetime. Growing up, we had several deaths on my mom’s side of the family. When I attended my first funeral, I wasn’t aware of what was going on because I was young. Nobody in my family explained anything either. I remember it was my aunt. She had suddenly passed away and we had to make the trip down to Mexico to attend the funeral.
By Silvia C Corellaabout a year ago in Families
Rabbit Life
Rabbit Life In a serene glade encompassed by a thick woods, a little bunny named Thumper lived in a comfortable tunnel underneath the underlying foundations of an extraordinary oak tree. Thumper was a little, dark hare with delicate, smooth fur and enormous, inquisitive eyes. His days were loaded up with the straightforward delights of bunny life: snacking on delicate clover, skipping through the tall grasses, and investigating the lively universe of his home.
By Arif zamanabout a year ago in Families
