humanity
Humanity begins at home.
The Year the Sky Never Stopped Crying
The rain hadn’t stopped for 17 days when the river swallowed our street. I’d memorized the cracks in our living room ceiling—each one a lightning bolt frozen in plaster—while rain drummed its fists against the roof. Outside, the Willamette River crept past "historic highs" into something feral. Neighbors stacked sandbags like frantic castle walls. My daughter Lily drew smiling suns on the fogged-up window. "When’s the water going home, Mama?"
By Ziafat Ullah6 months ago in Families
Madison Zhao’s Swiss Getaway: A Relaxing Holiday at President Hotel in Switzerland
Sometimes, the most powerful thing a person can do is step away from the spotlight and that’s exactly what Madison Zhao did with her serene escape to Switzerland. Far from flashing cameras and demanding schedules, Madison carved out time for herself, choosing the peaceful luxury of the President Hotel as her sanctuary. Her Swiss getaway was more than just a break it was a beautifully curated experience of nature, comfort, and self-care.
By Madison Zhao6 months ago in Families
The Day I Lost Him (And Found Everything Else)
The world didn’t end with a bang. It ended with the absence of a small, sticky hand. One moment, Benji’s fingers were wrapped around mine, his grip warm and slightly damp from the grape juice he’d spilled on himself earlier. The next—nothing. Just the hum of supermarket fluorescents and the too-loud rustle of plastic bags in someone else’s cart.
By Ziafat Ullah6 months ago in Families
The Day Mom Let Go
Growing up, my mother was always there. Not just in the physical sense—making meals, cleaning the house, helping with homework—but emotionally too. She was the kind of mom who knew something was wrong even before I said a word. Her love was constant, sometimes loud, sometimes quiet, but always present. She was the safety net I didn’t realize I depended on until I had to step off it.
By Hassan Jan6 months ago in Families
The Voices of Guidance, or the French “Pardon”
Whenever I do something questionable, I hear a chorus. My aunts, neighbors, older relatives, kindergarten teachers, and school tutors as if the entire courtyard of my childhood lines up before me, arms crossed, watching. “Don’t do that.” “That’s not how you behave.” “You’re a girl be careful.” “Don’t talk back to adults.” “Always ask first.”
By Rebecca Kalen6 months ago in Families
Reliable Virtual Scribes for Healthcare Pros
Streamline Your Workflow with Virtual Medical Scribes The healthcare environment today demands faster, more efficient documentation without compromising the quality of care. Physicians are constantly juggling patient care, administrative tasks, and compliance reporting. This often leads to burnout, inefficiency, and decreased face-to-face interaction with patients. The answer? Modern, professional virtual medical scribe services.
By Frank j Monroe6 months ago in Families
When Silence Fell Between Us . Content Warning. AI-Generated.
The first thing Leila noticed was that Daniel stopped asking how her day was. It didn’t happen overnight. At first, it was just once or twice—he’d come home late, kiss her on the cheek absently, and head straight to the couch. She told herself he was tired, stressed, distracted. Work had been rough. Life was just busy. But then it became a pattern. A new routine. Quiet replaced curiosity.
By FAWAD KOKO6 months ago in Families
