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 Cost of Comfort: How Overprotection Broke a Generation
We are watching an entire generation crumble under the weight of emotional fragility, identity confusion, and quiet despair. We call it a "mental health crisis," but that phrase feels far too clean. The truth is harder: the problem isn’t that kids were born weaker, but that they were taught to fear the very things that make them strong.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Families
Why People Are Addicted to Coloring Pages or Coloring Books:
Coloring is no longer just for kids. Grown-ups all over the globe are picking up coloured pencils, markers, and gel pens, spending hours colouring in intricate mandalas, cozy scenes, or mythical animals. Bookstores have entire sections of adult colouring books, and they flood social media with gorgeously finished pages. But why are colouring activities so addictive?
By Shenal Jay3 months ago in Families
Empty Cradle
The nursery was ready months before we even knew if we would need it. Soft yellow paint warmed the walls, a rocking chair stood proudly in the corner, and a white wooden cradle sat in the center, waiting. Waiting for the cries of a new life, the coos, the laughter, the endless lullabies.
By LUNA EDITH3 months ago in Families
Disappeared Newborns in Former Yugoslavia: ECtHR Rulings, Serbia’s Reforms, and Croatia’s Obligations
Between the 1960s and 1990s, thousands of parents in Serbia and Croatia were told their newborns had died, often without proof. The ECtHR ruled in Zorica Jovanović v. Serbia (2013) and Petrović v. Croatia (2025) that states violated family rights. Allegations include falsified identities, missing records, and illicit payments. Serbia has enacted reforms; Croatia must follow suit.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen4 months ago in Families
The House That Forgot Its Walls
Childhood: A Shelter of Love The old wooden house stood at the edge of a quiet street in a small town. Its walls were cracked its paint was fading and its windows were clouded with dust but for Mason and Olivia it was never just a building—it was the home where they raised their children.
By Article Writing Master4 months ago in Families
Five Things John Wick Taught Me About Dealing with Grief. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
I never batted two eyes when John Wick first came out. I figured it was a James Patterson novel turned into a movie — some James-Bond-esque thriller ending in Michael Bay explosions and a make-out scene with the hot blonde of the moment.
By DASL Writer4 months ago in Families
Why Is My Grandmother Not Here and How Do I Get Her Back?
I always thought the denial stage of grief must be the quickest. Surely it would only be the moments right after the death when you don’t believe what you’re told. The moment where the world shifts and you try to cling to the way things were before. I never imagined it would last longer than five minutes after the person is made aware of the loss.
By Samantha Smith4 months ago in Families
Failed relationships
Every love story begins like the first breath of spring. Two people meet, and suddenly the world feels softer, brighter, more forgiving. Hearts race, voices linger, and every glance carries the promise of forever. Psychologists call this early stage the honeymoon phase—a time when passion and intimacy surge, fueled by dopamine and the thrill of discovery. At this stage, partners often believe their love is invincible.
By Life Hopes4 months ago in Families
