humanity

Humanity begins at home.

Two Mothers, One Child
Two Mothers, One Child BY: Ubaid It was a warm summer afternoon. The air, for once, was softer than usual, carrying a faint breeze that dulled the sharpness of the season. For several days, the sun had been scorching the streets mercilessly, but that day felt gentler, almost kind. My mother had taken advantage of the pleasant weather and gone to the bazaar with our neighbor. She had promised to buy me a new school uniform, and I knew she wouldn’t return for another three or four hours at least.
By Ubaid 3 months ago in Families
Echoes of the Past: A Reflection on Memory, Family Patterns, and Early Exposure.. Content Warning.
Echoes of the Past: A Reflection on Memory, Family Patterns, and Early Exposure I was standing in Walmart, minding my own business, when I saw a young man I hadn’t seen in years. I had known him since he was a child, and seeing him again stirred something in me—memories, emotions, and questions that had long been buried but never truly forgotten. Our conversation was casual, but beneath the surface, I felt a ripple of unease. It wasn’t about him personally, but rather what he represented: a connection to a family whose history had once intersected with mine in painful and confusing ways.
By Ceaser Greer Jr4 months ago in Families
Confidence: A God-Given Spark
Confidence: A God-Given Spark Confidence, as defined in the dictionary, is “feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured.” But for me, confidence was never just a feeling—it was a spark. A divine spark. From the time I was a child, it burned quietly inside me, pushing me to explore, to question, to reach beyond what was visible. I wasn’t loud or boastful, but I was bold in my own way. I had a hunger to understand the world around me, and that hunger was rooted in something deeper than mere curiosity. It was spiritual. It was sacred.
By Ceaser Greer Jr4 months ago in Families
Disappeared Newborns in Former Yugoslavia: ECtHR Rulings, Serbia’s Reforms, and Croatia’s Obligations
Between the 1960s and 1990s, thousands of parents in Serbia and Croatia were told their newborns had died, often without proof. The ECtHR ruled in Zorica Jovanović v. Serbia (2013) and Petrović v. Croatia (2025) that states violated family rights. Allegations include falsified identities, missing records, and illicit payments. Serbia has enacted reforms; Croatia must follow suit.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen4 months ago in Families
Covetous, Christians
“The Measure of a Man” In the heart of Pine Hollow, a town stitched together by gospel hymns and barbecue smoke, Pastor Elijah Moore stood behind the pulpit of New Hope Baptist Church. His voice, rich and steady, rolled through the sanctuary like a river smoothing stones.
By Ceaser Greer Jr4 months ago in Families
Children for Sale. Content Warning.
The Hidden Aftershock When we think of the pandemic’s long shadow, most people picture masks, vaccines, lost jobs, or climbing bills. But there’s a darker consequence that still struggles to break into mainstream conversation: the sharp rise in child sex trafficking, particularly at the hands of families themselves.
By No One’s Daughter4 months ago in Families
The Last Letter She Never Read
Arjun sat by the window, the paper in his trembling hand stained with the drops of tea he hadn’t touched. Outside, the autumn leaves were falling, just as they had the day she left. He remembered every detail the soft warmth of the sun that day, the way her laughter lingered in the air, the weight of his pride that had
By Asghar ali awan4 months ago in Families
Family Values on Paper: The Paid Maternity Leave Gap in America
Today, when politicians and public figures in the U.S. claim to uphold Christian values while showcasing women like Erika Kirk as symbolic leaders of pro-family organisations, it got me curious to look beyond appearances. According to Christianity (if I understand it right), the foundation of family are children. Christians see family as divine institution, foundational to society, intended for love, companionship, and procreation, and a primary place for spiritual nurture.
By Zaneta Intaite 4 months ago in Families
~Suits~. Top Story - October 2025.
~ Dress-Code ~ Dress for Success Progressions ~ Twin, Lar, and I worked after school at Kinney Shoe Stores; Best Shoe-Dogs, ever. At the time mandatory to wear complete suits-ties: Fell in love with the cute cashier; lesson learned don't play in your own backyard! Whew, a lot of gabby-girls flowed through all day - shoulda stayed in that biz...!
By Jay Kantor4 months ago in Families
The Mystery of Black Women’s Hair, Destiny, and Divine Connection
The Mystery of Black Women’s Hair, Destiny, and Divine Connection There’s a mystery I’ve observed over the years—why so many Black women struggle with hair growth or seem to stop caring for their hair altogether. It’s not just about beauty products or genetics. It’s deeper, spiritual even. I remember working at a convenience store as a young man, and a particular young girl would come in regularly.
By Ceaser Greer Jr4 months ago in Families
Why Father kill his Son Logan
Introduction Life is often full of beauty, joy, and hope, but it also carries within it pain, grief, and tragedy. Some tragedies are private, while others shake entire communities. The heartbreaking story of Rodney Shippy and his young son Logan is one such case. In May 2025, a devastating murder-suicide destroyed their family, leaving behind unanswered questions, grief, and an important lesson about the need to address mental health, trauma, and family struggles.
By Fawad Khan4 months ago in Families
THE MYSTERY OF THE CRACKED PHONE.
The Mystery of the Cracked Phone I’ve always believed that the condition of a person’s phone says more than we think. You see a shattered screen, and it’s not just glass—it’s a reflection of something deeper. A story. A warning. A lesson. I learned that the hard way.
By Ceaser Greer Jr4 months ago in Families