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.

Depression during pregnancy and postpartum
There are times in life when we feel sad or depressed without knowing the specific cause. Imagine a pregnant and postpartum woman suffering from a depressive disorder. For women, this is a turbulent period with both physical and psychological changes. Additionally, mental pressure and worries about the baby's future can increase depression.
By haivan2 years ago in Families
Notes on my first public appearance.
Photo by Redd F on Unsplash It felt weird to not write anything of consequence last week, after consistently writing for eleven weeks now (this is my twelfth, which feels like a milestone of sorts.) It was nice to just be present, to enjoy the time exploring San Diego with my husband, and to just check out from things for a few days, but it still felt weird, and I felt a little bit guilty. I don’t know where the guilt came from since I don’t technically owe anyone anything, I don’t have an editor or a deadline, and my two-piece a week goal is strictly for myself, but maybe it is because I felt like I was letting myself down a bit or not taking my weekly steps to doing this professionally or reaching my goals. Maybe I just felt like I was letting all of my five paid subscribers down by not providing content that they paid for (even though my five paid subscribers are my mom, my dad, my sister, my aunt and my husband and I think they would all forgive me and still love me even if I never wrote another thing ever again- but seriously, how do I get more paid subscriptions here?!) Maybe I just am taking this journey seriously because I want it so badly, and taking a week off feels like I’m not applying myself. But here I am, and I feel rested, my brain feels fresh, it is the astrological New Year, so onward we go, and it feels like things are about to get much, much easier, even if I don’t quite know how yet.
By Morgan Longford2 years ago in Families
Motherhood and Grief: A Mirror
The space in which you exist that is your life-after-giving-birth, I've learned, is really a lot like living in grief. But no one tells you that. Maybe most don't even see it. Or maybe it just sounds ungrateful or sad, or too confusing to say out loud. I don't mean that it is like grief in the way that we feel, but rather it mirrors grief in the way other people treat us, as mothers to infants.
By Hanna Taylor2 years ago in Families
Count Basil
For whatever reason, some stories beckon to be told, retold, over and over again; perhaps the residue of our memories brings back laughter from a place that stores our tears as well; a time when all seemed easy, or easier than now. The complexities of nostalgia circle around us yearning, tugging like children on our shirtsleeves to play; irresistible reminders from far away, yet familiar as the return of March. If we are as lucky as the Irish, the season of renewal rolls around once more. Why this memory; I don't know.
By ROCK aka Andrea Polla (Simmons)2 years ago in Families
Whispers
Waken in the dark, a lingering thought of a dream I've already forgotten, still stuck in my mind. Floating down around the darkness of my mind. One after another. Some are happy, dancing and twirling and insisting on being looked at, others lazily floating to the ground.
By Lee Naylor2 years ago in Families
The uncharted path: Pre- gestational diabetes . Content Warning.
" Everyday of pregnancy is a canvas, and each challenges becomes a stroke of strength, creating a masterpiece of maternal fortitude."
By Test2 years ago in Families
My Mother's Fire
My mother showed fire from a young age. As one of 14 children, life was never easy. They didn't have much, but they managed with hand-me-downs and the generosity of strangers.
By Catsidhe2 years ago in Families
Nostalgia and Reflection
Today, I would like to discuss how our society is experiencing an emerging change regarding people being less social due to continuing technological advancement and some factors.
By Yasir Tahir2 years ago in Families
Red and brown. Runner-Up in The Dragon Beside Me Challenge.
There were dragons all around our house. Red dragons. There was the red dragon that sat on a shelf. Soft and furry, with a long tail that hung over the side.
By Alix 2 years ago in Families
So Many Seats
This story was written as an entry to the “The Dragon Beside Me” challenge; for international women’s month. The challenge asked for submissions about a woman who has inspired you, with a word count limit of 800.
By BK2 years ago in Families
Are You Hungry?
“Are you hungry?” were often the first words one heard when they came into my Grandmas house. At any given time there would be multiple pies or loaves of bread cooling on the counter, and even the shortest of visits was always accompanied with food. She had a sweetness about her that you simply couldn’t say no to.
By Amber Van Wort2 years ago in Families
25-year-old son of a Sister Wives star, Garrison Brown, has passed away.
Garrison Brown, the son of Sister Wives stars Janelle and Kody Brown, has tragically passed away at the age of 25. Janelle announced the heartbreaking news on Instagram, expressing deep sadness and asking for privacy to honor Garrison's memory. Flagstaff Police Department's Lieutenant Charles M. Hernandez II confirmed the incident, stating that officers responded to a report of a death at home on March 5, 2024. He emphasized that there is currently no indication of foul play, and the Criminal Investigations Division is conducting an investigation.
By PUSHPA MENON2 years ago in Families