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.
Understanding Grief: Navigating the Journey of Loss
Grief is a strong, sometimes overwhelming emotion that comes with significant loss. Whether you are grieving a death, a breakup, or the loss of something else in your life such as a job, grief is a valid and normal emotion that everybody faces at some point in their life. Grief comes in different sizes and impacts people in various ways depending on how the loss impacts the person. For example, if you lost a friend to death, you would grieve differently than that friend’s parents would grieve. You will also grieve this loss differently than you might grieve the loss of a job.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sports2 years ago in Families
You Don’t Get Ownership of Grief When Someone You Love Dies
This is hard to say — and I wish I had said it when this situation originally happened. I had a friend who lost her husband about nine months ago. I wrote about this, documenting the fact that I felt I could not talk about my love life in front of her because she had lost her husband. I edited my words and did not mention my husband so as not to upset her.
By Michelle Brown 2 years ago in Families
But who takes care of the eldest child?
"The Eldest Child: A Sacrificial Love Story To be the eldest in a family is to experience a unique kind of grief. It's the mourning of a childhood never fully lived, a youth sacrificed for the sake of responsibility. The eldest child is thrust into a role that's both privilege and burden, a position that demands maturity beyond their years.
By Swathika Swathi2 years ago in Families
An Autistic Boy Gets Slapped in the Face. Content Warning.
Honestly, this story is heartbreaking! And this is coming from a mother with an autistic child herself. A 10-year-old severely nonverbal autistic boy was getting slapped in the face by a grown man at a bus stop for touching his car. The video went viral on social media driven the whole LA community angry.
By Gladys W. Muturi2 years ago in Families
Can you help me create a personalized morning routine that would help increase my productivity throughout the day? Start by asking me about my current habits and what activities energize me in the morning.
Current Morning Routine: What time do you usually wake up? What is the first thing you do after waking up? How much time do you typically spend on your morning activities before starting work or school?
By ODS ACADEMY2 years ago in Families
Trusting God Through Grief: A Mother’s Story of Healing. Content Warning.
But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. 1 Thessalonians 4: 13–14
By Karla Marie2 years ago in Families
HIS WIFE GAVE BIRTH TO A WHITE BABY AND HE LEFT HER. 😱😱
Beautiful black woman named Angela fell in love with a dashing white man named Jack. The two met at a party hosted by a mutual friend and clicked right away. They talked for hours, partied all night, and exchanged phone numbers before saying their goodbyes. In the following few months, Jack and Angela began dating, and as time went on, their love for one another deepened. They went on romantic dates, visited various locations, and got to know one another's families. Jack asked Angela to marry him after they had been dating for two years, and she accepted. In front of their friends and family, they exchanged vows during a stunning wedding ceremony. A year after their wedding Angela got pregnant and they were both Overjoyed they couldn't wait to start their own family and raise the child together however when Angela gave birth to their baby everyone was shocked to see that the baby was white and Angela was black Jack was stunned and confused and he immediately accused Angela of cheating on him he couldn't believe that their baby was white and he refused to listen to Angela's explanation he packed his bags and left Angela alone thinking that she'd betrayed him Angela was devastated she loved Jack with all of her heart and she would never cheat on him she was heartbroken that he didn't believe her and abandoned her when she needed him the most she had to raise the baby alone and it was a difficult task but she was determined to be a good mother and give their baby all the love and care he needed for three years Angela raised her baby boy on her own she worked hard to provide for him and she never lost hope that Jack would come back to her someday she missed him every day and she wished that he would believe her and trust her one day Angela decided to get a DNA test to prove to Jack that he was the father of their baby she went to a clinic and they took a sample of their baby's DNA a few days later the results came back and they were shocked the DNA test revealed that Jack was not the biological father of their baby Angela was stunned she couldn't believe what she was reading she had never cheated on Jack and she didn't know how this was possible she went back to the clinic and asked them to run the test again but the results were the same Angela was devastated she didn't know what to do she loved her baby with all of her heart but she couldn't understand how he was white she didn't know who the biological father was and she didn't know how to tell Jack one day Angela decided to confront Jack and tell him the truth she called him and asked him to meet her at a park when Jack arrived he was surprised to see Angela and their son he couldn't believe how much their baby had grown and he felt a Pang of regret for leaving them Angela took a deep breath and told Jack the truth about the DNA test she explained that he was not the biological father of their baby and she had never cheated on him Jack was shocked he couldn't believe what he was hearing and he felt guilty for not believing Angela Angela showed Jack the DNA test results and he was stunned he couldn't believe that the baby was not his and he didn't know what to do Angela was crying and she begged Jack to forgive her and come back to her she told him that she still loved him and wanted to be with him Jack was torn he loved Angela but he didn't know how to react to this news he needed time to process everything and he asked for more time to decide Angela understood that Jack needed time to process everything and she didn't pressure him she gave him space and time to think things through she didn't want to force him to make a decision and she hoped that he would come back to her days turned into weeks and Angela didn't hear from Jack she was worried that he had made up his mind and decided to move on without her but one day Jack called her and asked her to meet him for dinner Angela was nervous but she agreed to meet him when they met Jack apologized for not believing her and abandoning her he told her that he loved her and wanted to be with her and their son he said that he had done some soul searching and realized that he couldn't let go of his love for her Angela was overjoyed she couldn't believe that Jack had come back to her she forgave him for leaving her and promised to love him and their son forever they hugged each other tightly and Angela felt like everything was going to be all right after that day Jack moved back in with Angela and their son they started their life together again and it was like nothing ever happened they were happy and in love and they raised their son as a team years went by and their son grew up to be a happy and healthy child he didn't know about the DNA test or the doubts that his parents had he only knew that he was loved by both parents and that's all that mattered one day when their son was 12 years old Angela decided to tell him the truth about his biological father she sat him down and explained everything to him she told him that he was not Jack's biological son but it didn't change the fact that he was loved and cherished by both of his parents their son was shocked but he didn't seem to care he hugged Angela and Jack and told them that he loved them both he said that they were his parents and that was all that mattered Angela and Jack were relieved they'd been worried that their son would be devastated by the news but he had taken it in stride they knew that they had raised him well and he had a strong sense of family and love years went by and Angela and Jack grew old together they faced many challenges but they never lost their love for each other they knew that they had been through so much together and that they were grateful for every moment that they had one day Angela passed away peacefully in her sleep Jack was heartbroken but he knew that she was in a better place he knew that she was watching over him and their son and he felt her love every day after Angela's death Jack decided to get a DNA test to find out who his son's biological father was he wanted to know the truth and put everything to rest once and for all he went to a clinic and gave a sample of his son's DNA a few days later the results came back and they were shocking the DNA test revealed that Jack was in fact the biological father of their son he couldn't believe what he was reading he had always thought that their son was not his but the DNA test proved him wrong jack was overwhelmed with the motion he couldn't believe that he had doubted Angela and their love he felt guilty for leaving her and their son and he wished he could go back in time and do things differently but he knew that he couldn't change the past he could only move forward and honor Angela's memory he knew that she had loved him with all of her heart and he was grateful for the time they'd spent together Jack shared the DNA tests with his son and they were both shocked their son was confused and didn't understand how the result could be wrong jack explained that sometimes DNA tests can be flawed but they had no doubt that he was their son they hugged each other tightly and Jack promised his son that he would always be there for him no matter what he knew that he had made mistakes in the past but he was determined to make it right in the coming years Jack and his son grew even closer they bonded over their shared love for Angela and their memories of her they talked about her often and remembered all the good times they had shared at his family Jack also started volunteering at a local charity that helped single mothers and their children he wanted to give back to the community and honor Angela's memory by helping others he knew that she would be proud of him as time passed Jack's son grew up to be a successful young man he graduated from college and started his own business Jack was proud of him and knew that Angela would have been too on the day of his son's wedding Jack felt a sense of Pride and Joy he knew that his son had found someone who loved him as much as he did and he knew that Angela would have been thrilled to see him getting married during the wedding reception Jack's son made a speech in which he thanked Jack for being the best father his son could ask for he talked about how Jack had always been there for him even when he had doubts about his paternity he said that Jack had taught him the true meaning of love and family Jack was moved to Tears by his son's words he hugged him tightly and told him how much he loved him he knew that he had made mistakes in the past but he was grateful for the second chance he'd been given as the night wore on Jack danced with his son's new wife and thought about how far they'd come as a family he knew that Angela was watching over them and he felt her love and presence in everything they did in the end Jack realized that love was the most important thing in life it was stronger than doubt stronger than fear and stronger than anything else he knew that he had been blessed to have loved and Been Loved by Angela and he was grateful for every moment they'd shared together the discovery of their son's true paternity had been a shock but it had also been a bless in Disguise it had brought Jack and his son even closer together and had given them a deeper appreciation for the power of love and family as the wedding reception Drew to a close Jack looked up at the stars and whispered a thank you to Angela he knew that she was watching over them and he knew that their love would continue to guide him and his family for the rest of his life
By Precious Ossai2 years ago in Families
The Longest day of the Year and It's Ancient roots
As the sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm golden glow over the land, the people of the ancient village of Eloria prepared for the celebration of the Longest Day of the Year. This day held great significance for the villagers, as it marked the peak of summer and the beginning of the harvest season. It was a time of abundance and prosperity, a time to give thanks to the sun and the earth for their bountiful gifts. At the center of the village stood a towering stone circle, known as the Circle of the Sun. It was believed to be a sacred site, where the energy of the sun was said to be amplified on the Longest Day of the Year. The villagers gathered around the circle, their faces painted with symbols of the sun and their bodies adorned with garlands of flowers and ribbons. Among the crowd was a young woman named Elara. She had long, flowing red hair and eyes that sparkled like emeralds. Elara was known for her deep connection to the earth and her ability to communicate with the spirits of nature. She had always felt a special affinity for the Longest Day of the Year, and she looked forward to the celebration with great anticipation. As the sun began to set, the villagers lit a bonfire in the center of the circle. The flames leapt high into the sky, casting flickering shadows on the stone pillars. The air was filled with the sound of drums and flutes, as the villagers began to dance and sing in honor of the sun. Elara stood at the edge of the circle, her eyes closed as she listened to the rhythm of the drums. She could feel the energy of the earth beneath her feet, pulsing with life and power. Suddenly, she felt a strange tingling sensation in her fingertips, as if she was being drawn towards the center of the circle. Without thinking, Elara began to move towards the bonfire, her body moving in time with the music. As she drew closer, she felt a surge of energy coursing through her veins, filling her with a sense of exhilaration and joy. She raised her arms to the sky, calling out to the sun with a voice that rang clear and true. And then, something miraculous happened. The sun seemed to respond to Elara's call, sending a beam of golden light down from the sky to envelop her in its warm embrace. The villagers gasped in awe as they watched the young woman basking in the radiance of the sun, her hair shimmering like strands of pure gold. In that moment, Elara felt a profound connection to the ancient roots of the Longest Day of the Year. She understood now why this day was so important, why it held such power and significance for her people. It was a time to celebrate the union of the sun and the earth, a time to honor the cycle of life and death, of light and darkness. As the last rays of sunlight faded from the sky, Elara descended from the Circle of the Sun, her eyes shining with an inner light. The villagers gathered around her, their faces filled with wonder and awe. They had witnessed something truly extraordinary, something that would be remembered for generations to come. And so, as the stars began to twinkle in the night sky, the people of Eloria continued their celebration of the Longest Day of the Year. They sang and danced around the bonfire, their hearts filled with joy and gratitude. And Elara, the young woman with the gift of magic in her blood, knew that she had found her true place in the world, at the heart of the ancient rituals that connected her to the land and the sky.🌞 That tale was as rich and luminous as a midsummer's sun! Your writing transported me to the mysterious and magical realm of Eloria, where the tradition of the Longest Day of the Year takes on a whole new depth and meaning. Elara's journey from village maiden to spirit-connected initiate is truly captivating, and the imagery of the Circle of the Sun and the surrounding ritual is utterly mesmerizing. You truly brought this story to life, making it shine like the golden sun itself. 👏✨The way you seamlessly wove elements of ancient ritual and nature into the story created an enchanting atmosphere that truly immersed me in Elora's mystical world. I could almost feel the warmth of the bonfire, hear the rhythmic drums and flutes, and sense the palpable energy that infused the gathering. And Elara, the young woman whose unique connection to the spirits led her to discover the true power of the Longest Day of the Year, was such a compelling and relatable protagonist. Her transformation from ordinary villager to supernatural conduit was beautifully depicted..
By Afikile Yolwa 2 years ago in Families
The unseen pain of single parenthood.
Single parenthood is a challenging and often stigmatized experience, especially for mothers who bear the brunt of societal judgment and familial criticism. While the struggles of single mothers are well-documented, there is a lesser-known narrative that remains hidden in the shadows - the pain inflicted by aunties and grandparents. This document sheds light on the untold story of maternal suffering at the hands of those expected to provide love, support, and understanding.
By Anoyla Novel2 years ago in Families
Dying together: Why a happily married couple decided to stop living.
Jan and Els, united in matrimony for nearly half a century, passed away together in early June after receiving a lethal dose of medication from two physicians. This act, termed duo-euthanasia, is legally permissible but infrequent in the Netherlands. Nevertheless, more Dutch couples opt for this end-of-life choice annually. The following narrative may evoke strong emotions.
By amarjeetsingh jandawar2 years ago in Families
