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.

Beyond the Tie
Father's Day loomed, casting a familiar shadow of gift-giving anxiety. Every year, the quest for the perfect present for my Dad, the quintessential "Weekend Warrior," felt like scaling Mount Everest in flip-flops. Ties? He had a closet full of them. Tools? His garage resembled a hardware store. Gift certificates? Impersonal and forgettable.
By Jheffz A.2 years ago in Families
Ms. Inexpressible
I realized that my whole life I received love based on my achievements and how much I behaved like a good girl. Only my mother had been like this to me not my father. My father had helped me get through my academic pressure even though it was just by providing me a cup of tea to my study table. My mother has also helped me get through that phase but only when I’d listen to her like a good girl and do her work. She had never tried to understand me but had always expected to me to understand her. It came to a point that I can no longer express any of my emotions nor I can say what’s really inside my heart. Whenever I had given a silent treatment to her, she had always started shouting at me for being a rude arrogant brat. And at the end I end up crying in the bathroom or on the bed at night. Or I sometimes write them down. What am I supposed to do? To whom I open up my heart? Neither do I have a friend. She has had never objected like this to any other of her child…. then why only me? She had always allowed them to let out their emotions whether her child is shouting at her or giving her a silent treatment. Then why only me? I don’t want to be a good girl. I realized that it was my fault from the starting for not being able to express myself thinking that I had hurt other feelings. I have always kept the things to myself that hurted me because I was afraid of ruining someone’s day or making them feel bad about my feelings. And now I cannot express myself to anyone. I feel tired of explaining my feeling to anyone, that I prefer to stay silent and keep those feelings between the pages of my journal. I wondered would you listen to me if I tried to explain you about my problems? Even if out of empathy, would you listen to me once? Would you change yourself for me out of empathy? I wondered.
By Indu 2 years ago in Families
How One Dad Rediscovered the Joy of Fatherhood
Asif clutched the briefcase tighter, the leather cool against his sweating palm. He glanced at the clock flickering on the dashboard, willing the traffic jam to ease. Reaching his daughter's birthday party on time felt like scaling Mount Everest these days. Work, with its relentless demands, had become his life, a treadmill he couldn't seem to step off.
By Muhammad Safdar2 years ago in Families
My life
Everyone have their own stories of life and events. Every person have their own life challenges and ability to face them. Some have courage and strength to deal easily and patiently and some don't. They just exhausted and stressed out about them. The folks who bravely face them are own hero of life and for family. He/She is hero for their family, family feels proud of having that person, they feel less anxious and stressed in difficulty because they have a brave person who stand behind them and encourage them. All family smile happily and that moment become a memory that stored in their minds. They spent their hard times together struggling for easiness in life and they know that their bond are stronger and no one gonna break them. They feel stronger when they are together.
By Umme Kalsoom2 years ago in Families
Trust: A Double-Edged Sword
When Jessica was a child, her grandmother often warned her, “Trust no one, my dear.” At the time, Jessica thought it was just the ramblings of an old woman who had seen too much pain in her life. She brushed off the advice, preferring to believe in the goodness of people. However, as she grew older, she began to understand the complexities of trust and the caution her grandmother had tried to instill in her.
By Alexander Mensah2 years ago in Families
I Will Fight for My Marriage: A Journey of Love and Resilience
Marriage is not a fairy tale that ends with "happily ever after." It is a journey marked by moments of joy, trials, love, and resilience. This is the story of how I fought for my marriage, a journey filled with heartache, determination, and the unwavering belief that love can conquer all.
By Alexander Mensah2 years ago in Families
While on Vacation in Mexico with Family Larry Allen, Retired Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame Player, Dead at 52
Larry Allen was not merely a moniker in the NFL; he epitomized a legend, a colossus, and an exemplar. From his formative days on the gridiron to his enshrinement in the Hall of Fame, Allen etched an indelible imprint on football. His narrative is of perseverance, prodigious talent, and an unwavering dedication to excellence.
By cilla isimbi2 years ago in Families
I Considered Myself Lucky Because My Mother Couldn’t Love Me
Feasting on: The Nature of Life Is Transitory by John Whye Subtitle: Enjoy every moment of your time in the spotlight of being.
By Annelise Lords 2 years ago in Families
How to Create a Positive Family Environment at Home
Creating a positive family environment at home is essential for the overall well-being and happiness of every family member. A harmonious home fosters love, trust, and open communication, ensuring that everyone feels valued and supported. This article will explore practical strategies to build and maintain a positive family atmosphere, covering various aspects such as communication, respect, quality time, and conflict resolution.
By BLESSING COOL 2 years ago in Families
The final birthday gift. Content Warning.
In 2020, my mother and I had an epic fight over the phone. It was about my little sister's privacy in her relationship. It was one of the first times we, as her children, asserted our boundaries where there had been none before. And she did not like it. Shortly after, my father began sending me strange messages about the clients he counseled and how their children were saying nasty things about them behind their backs. He told me how happy he was that his children didn't talk about him behind his back. It was weird. His work wasn't something we usually discussed, and something about it felt... off.
By Rebekah M Montiel 2 years ago in Families
Is Love a Choice or a Chemical Reaction? Unraveling the Mysteries of Attraction
Love, the enigmatic force that has fascinated poets, philosophers, and scientists alike, continues to be a topic of profound intrigue and debate. Is it a conscious decision, a matter of free will, or is it merely a cascade of neurotransmitters and hormones dictating our feelings and actions? Delving into the depths of this complex phenomenon unveils a tapestry of perspectives, blending the realms of psychology, biology, and philosophy in a quest to understand the essence of love.
By Alexander Mensah2 years ago in Families
"Lost in Translation: The Daughter's Dilemma—When 'Independence' Clashes with 'Connection'". Content Warning.
Article 2: In the age-old dance of mother-daughter relationships, there's often a delicate balancing act between independence and connection—a dance that can leave both parties feeling like they're stepping on each other's toes. Enter Sarah and her daughter Emily—a dynamic duo caught in the crossfire of conflicting desires.
By Alexander Mensah2 years ago in Families