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.

Heartbreaking
The rain pounded against the windows like an insistent drum, demanding attention. I sat alone in my favorite corner of the quaint coffee shop, nursing a lukewarm cup of chamomile tea. The cozy atmosphere failed to warm the chill that had settled in my heart.
By Robert C. Deleon2 years ago in Families
Dear Old Dad
He was the best Dad. He was never the worst. Even when he said, “If I hear one more peep out of you, you will get a spanking when we get home.” And I peeped. How could I not?
By Barbara Steinhauser 2 years ago in Families
Divorce
In the midst of chaos and heartache, my journey through the labyrinth of divorce began with a knock on the door. It was a chilly autumn evening, and the leaves were falling, mirroring the crumbling of my seemingly stable life. My heart raced as I opened the door to find a process server standing there, delivering the unwelcome news: divorce papers.
By Robert C. Deleon2 years ago in Families
She Can't Remember
I was born on June 14, 1995. The first two people that I met (naturally) were my mother and father. However, on the day of my birth, I met my grandmother, my Nonna.
By Jessie McDonald2 years ago in Families
Mother, Dear. Runner-Up in The Dragon Beside Me Challenge.
For most of my life, I have made a point not to come close to anything like “hero worship.” This decision started early. In middle school, we were all required to enter an essay contest and write about a person we considered a hero. I wracked my brain for a week or so, thinking hard about who I could write about, knowing full well that most kids would be writing about their parents or some celebrity or athlete they loved. I decided on Cassie Bernall– the seventeen-year-old “who said yes” to believing in God during the Columbine High School massacre. This option checked every box for me and my parents.
By kp2 years ago in Families
loving through loss. Content Warning.
What if I never see my son’s smiling face again? Everything will be fine. You’ll wake up. Don’t worry. There was a feeling of peace that came over me. It washed away the fear that raced around inside my mind.
By Esmoore Shurpit2 years ago in Families
An undesired observation of love
This reflection is born of my desire to document just a few of the many acts of love from hundreds of people who responded to the tragic passing of my 15-year-old niece on February 26, 2024.
By Breezy2 years ago in Families
The Strength Of A Mother
This story is a tribute to my friend and cousin Julia. A tiny peek into a life filled with joy and compassion. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of her life, as we journey back to family.
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden2 years ago in Families
Devotion
Will you marry me? My stomach somersaults as I realise I am engaged, betrothed, affianced. People say little girls dream of this moment their whole lives, but for most of mine, I feigned no interest in the complexities of marriage. Nor did I ever fantasise about becoming a mother or raising children.
By Sian N. Clutton2 years ago in Families
My Grandmother
(Trigger Warning-- for my Mom, I will talk about Grandma; you’ll cry, too. You’ve been warned. I did not stop crying for a moment while writing it.)
By S.N. Evans2 years ago in Families
A Birthday Tribute
February 2012 I sit here in a chair in a large room dotted with other identical chairs accompanied by IVs and family members. The IV bag hanging from my stand is darker than the others hanging around the room. Mine is a dark brown, almost black. The others are a bright fluorescent yellow.
By Alyssa Musso2 years ago in Families
Visits from Grandpa: My Heartfelt Encounters in Dreams.
A few months after my grandpa passed away, we were in deep sorrow. He was such a kind and down-to-earth person. My words cannot express my emotions right now but he was loved by everyone laughing, and smiling all the time. My grandpa used to find ways to make a good family get-together...
By Meeshka2 years ago in Families