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.
Grandpa’s Lost Journal
Grandpa’s Lost Journal The attic always smelled of cedar and dust, a place we rarely ventured, except when the old house creaked too loudly for sleep. That Sunday afternoon, my sister Lila and I were sent up to find some long-lost board games for our rainy-day plans. The sun slanted through the tiny attic window, illuminating cobwebs that hung like forgotten memories. Amid the stacks of faded suitcases and moth-eaten coats, something unusual caught my eye: a leather-bound journal, its edges frayed and cover etched with Grandpa’s initials.
By Numan writes4 months ago in Families
Her Father’s Shoes
Her Father’s Shoes Every morning, before the sun even stretched its fingers across the sleepy town, Laila slipped her small feet into a pair of worn leather shoes. They were too big for her, the toes curling awkwardly, the heels slapping against the floor as she walked. Yet, every time she wore them, she felt a little taller, a little braver, as though the weight of her father’s footsteps clung to her own.
By Numan writes4 months ago in Families
Lost in wonderland
Chapter 1: The Fog That Called The fog was thick that evening, curling around the houses as if it had secrets to hide. Nine-year-old Amara pressed her nose to the window, staring at the smoky world outside. Then she saw it—a flicker of golden light, darting in the mist like a candle flame.
By Hamid Khan4 months ago in Families
The Inheritance of Silence
My grandmother, Eleanor, was a woman carved from silence. It’s the only way I can think to describe her. In all the years I knew her, I’m not sure I ever heard her really, truly laugh—the kind that shakes your shoulders and makes your eyes water. Her smiles were thin, quick things that never quite reached her eyes, and her stories were about the weather or the rising price of groceries. When she died, I felt a polite, distant sadness, the kind you feel for the end of an era, not the sharp, gut-punch of losing someone you really knew.
By Abu Zar Khan4 months ago in Families
The House That Silence Built
My father wasn't a man who used a lot of words to say what he felt. He spoke a different language, one of sawdust, solder, and the six vibrating strings of his acoustic guitar. Our small house was never quiet. It was a living thing, its heartbeat the thrum of a Neil Young solo vibrating through the floorboards while I did my homework, its breath the smell of coffee brewing to a James Taylor ballad. He wasn't just playing songs; he was weaving the very fabric of our family with calloused fingers and a gentle touch, creating the soundtrack to scraped knees and celebratory dinners. That music was how I knew I was home.
By Abu Zar Khan4 months ago in Families
Deloitte American employee attacking Chinese Father-in-law with extreme offensive and political sensitive language
Deloitte US Employee attacking Cancer Dying Father-in-Law by writing: "Fucking wow you are a stupid, miserable piece of shit. If you try anything as idiotic as "contacting my employer" or blasting me on social media I will notify every applicable US and Chinese government agency I can find of your attempted extortion. ．．I guess you will be OK though because the Chinese government is very lenient with criminal behavior right?"
By Charles Shi4 months ago in Families
"Dad, Why Did You Pretend Everything Was Fine When It Wasn’t?". AI-Generated.
I’m not writing this because I’m angry. At least, not only because of that. I’m writing this because I wish you had trusted me enough to let me in. To let me see the cracks before they became impossible to hide. To let me know that pretending everything was fine doesn’t make the pain disappear—it just leaves the people who love you feeling like strangers in their own home.
By qazi abubakar4 months ago in Families
Pop Culture Jeopardy: A Fun Adventure into Trivia, flair and Forever Entertainment . AI-Generated.
Pop Culture Jeopardy: A Fun Adventure into Trivia, flair and Forever Entertainment Explore the world of Pop Culture Jeopardy - a combination of trivia, fun facts, and entertainment history. Learn how pop culture shapes our lives while discovering how to improve your game.
By Zest Zone"5 months ago in Families
The Unspoken Bond
The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the narrow street where Ayaan’s family home stood — a modest two-story house, weathered by time but filled with memories. Inside, Ayaan sat motionless on the faded sofa, his gaze fixed on a photograph resting on the wooden table.
By Shehzad Anjum5 months ago in Families
