humanity

Humanity begins at home.

MOM
The greatest lessons I've learned from my mother is selflessness. My mother selflessly gives her energy, time and focus to helping others, even after others have not treated her in that same way and may have taken so much from her without even realizing. Others like me. Learning this lesson is at the top of my list of lessons of reflection for integration.
By Kimberly Peace5 years ago in Families
If You Only Knew..
My gorgeous mum holding me as a baby. My gorgeous birth mum getting to hold me for the first time after after being in an incubator in intensive care for 10 days and an incubator for 6 weeks.
By Dylan Moore5 years ago in Families
Winter Holidays Yay or Nay
As children we grow up expecting gifts during the holiday season almost like our parents raise us that way or something. Even though it is the season of giving why is it that we all exepect to get something during this time, but even worse if we don't we all are a little disappointed. The holiday of giving, more like the season of greediness. Don't get me wrong I like getting gifts more than the next person I just also believe we have lost sight of what the holidays are about.
By Ang Banks5 years ago in Families
Ways to keep Christmas alive in a pandemic
This year and this Christmas will be unlike any other. Many people are away from a lot of their family, unable to spend the holidays with any one outside their immediate family. And for a lot of people there just isn't as much money as there was in past holidays. However we should take this time to evaluate what is important in our lives. Holidays really shouldn't be able gifts, the stuff that you get or cost a lot of money. The holiday season can still be a magically experience without costing a lot of money. And it should be able giving. And giving also doesn't have to cost a lot of money either. So here are some ways to keep the holiday spirit going, that don't cost a lot of money.
By Talara Nolan5 years ago in Families
How to understand teenage social hierarchy
So, you are trying to wrap your head around the complicated construct and order of the horror that is teenage hierarchy. If you want the short answer...its full of peer pressure, bullies and observers. In all truth, it is near impossible for a parent or adult, who has not grown up with social media, to know exactly how it is currently in modern times, because things change! That is why I will try to do my best to explain it to you, as a current Gen Z myself.
By Jo Wallis5 years ago in Families
I Used to Think I Wanted Kids
The little girl in the image above looks really sweet, doesn't she? But the trouble with an image is that it's not the full story - it's just a snapshot, a moment in time frozen forever.
By Sarah K Brandis5 years ago in Families
Venting 1
Entry # 1 - a Look back Everything seems so easy at fist, When your a kid you look at our parents and think: "Yeah I could do that someday..." You start growing up graduate elementary school go thought the Hell that is middle school only to question things about your self about your parents. Then go on to the even bigger Hell-scape that is High school where you question yourself even more learn you don't really need in life fight with your parents you're learning materials you wont need while you try to explain to them what you want to do, What you have a passion for only to be shut down called a child still and wont be taught what you need to be a functional adult and on top of that your mental health is going down more and more because your entire life you are making up for mistakes made by them in their past too and you are stuck in the middle of because you are the product of it. Now your 18 you graduated high school small of have an idea of who you are and what you want to do with your life so now its time for Life to truly begin. You are 18 no car(parents messed that up for you0 no job (yet), you are scared but trying to fake it like you know what you're doing. Going to job interviews that are completely different then the mock ones done while in high school. Trying your best to talk sell your skills and abilities and any thing positive about your self when middle school and high school already broke and stole all of that from you so now figure something out or else you're about to be out with no money nor a home any more. When did 'your best' stop being enough you know, like we are told to 'do your best' and that's ok if you cant figure something out right off that bat. Why cant we be enough...
By TinyBoi5 years ago in Families
Tears of Thanksgiving
"Imagine a picture perfect Thanksgiving Day. The last of the leaves falling off the trees in the gentle breeze make a sound when they touch down as crisp as the apples used to bake the pies. The kids outside playing with the family dog has spiked the curiosity of the cat who gets his digs in once in a while, pouncing gleefully on the unsuspecting victim. The smells from the kitchen are enough to cause anyone's stomach to verbalize it's eagerness and anticipation of the meal to come."
By Sherrin Linn Larson5 years ago in Families
Thanksgiving 2020
Let’s just take a minute to appreciate and be thankful for being alive and well today. Take a few seconds to just sit and be. Don't let your thoughts overwhelm you. Just meditate on something nice and pleasant. Truly be grateful and recognize you are okay. You are more than okay. Take more time in your day to just be more thankful, humble and patient. You are so lucky to be alive! Go say hello to your neighbor, be kind and help an elderly person or just have a conversation with a stranger.
By Olga Melman5 years ago in Families
Growing up with cultural crisis
I was born in Kerala, India. A state very famous for its backwaters and greenery and possibly, a flagbearer for societal changes much contradictory to its national capital of New Delhi.
By Scared writer5 years ago in Families
The Beginning Part One
I am not sure where to start with this. I guess I will just go with the flow. This story is from my own life and experiences.
By Heather C. Beck5 years ago in Families
Stuck Between Two Worlds: The Struggles of a First Generation American
Being born as a first-generation American carries both rewards and struggles when it comes to our experiences. I have never been more torn apart about my identity but as the years go by I’ve come to accept that I must create this unique space for myself where I can find a perfect balance of my two worlds.
By Carly Henriquez5 years ago in Families