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Let’s Go Babes!
Holidays are the times for tradition. My mother was one who loved the Holidays with her children. Cookies, shopping and family comes to visit her. One tradition my mother and I had was a evening drive to look at the light shows that homeowners display.
By Sheila L. Chingwa4 years ago in Families
Climbing with Dad
I remember two mountains I climbed with my dad. The first time I wondered how on earth I’d make it to the top. The second time I didn’t break a sweat at all. They were both long climbs. I guess it depends on what you’re doing while you put one foot in front of the other.
By William Altmann4 years ago in Families
A Truly Terrific Toddler Tale
I know there will be some that believe a child of tender age could not possibly have an authentic experience. That one so young is unlikely to identify with a previous conscious state of mind; then resonate stronger with another state more harmonious after an encounter, align, and remember. But I am living breathing proof that it can happen.
By The Dani Writer4 years ago in Families
Captivating Expectations
I was captivated by winning my parents approval; ensuring I had their undivided attention. They would have a crowd over; I would fake throwing up to ensure everyone knew I was their center of attention. The word Hate does not adequately describe how I trained my sister to think of me; from ensuring that 90% of my punishment was framed on her. I so desperately wanted to know that I was enough in my parents’ eyes. I set such high expectations of myself because I inadvertently created expectations that I was sure my parents had of me; but never voiced.
By Elizabeth Cripe4 years ago in Families
Preventative Steps to Take That Will Keep Your Family Safe
The image source is Pexels. Keeping your family safe can seem like an overwhelming challenge these days with so many things to worry about, but it’s something every parent has to consider. Whether you’re raising kids in the city or in the country, the right protective measures will help keep your family safe no matter where you live or what kind of lifestyle you lead. From installing security systems to teaching your kids about stranger danger, being proactive will help you keep your loved ones safe.
By Rayanne Morriss4 years ago in Families
Through Fresh Eyes
The moment when a parent becomes unmistakably fallible marks the end of childhood. For the girl I taught with scars on her face it ended quite young. She would break into the school gym for a safe place to sleep. She was tired, always tired. Always worried about getting poked by the used needles. A two-liter bottle held most of them. But she found strays. The strays kept her up at night. I would guess her childhood ended about the time she got those scars.
By Jay Robbins4 years ago in Families
My Mother and The Monster
My mother has traumatized me so much its very hard for me to find my self worth and to form meaningful healthy relationships. From a very young age I knew my mother was two people, whom I term " The Mother" and : "The Monster." From a very young age I knew my mom was a highly anxious person that was quick to anger. I remember as young as 6 years old I would rather sleep in my wet bed then admit to mom that I had a normal childhood accident. I feared her reaction. She would yell endlessly, and belittle me. Strangely as a mother to young children she was very loving and protective. But as soon as she divorced my biological father, she was determined to keep us to herself. She engaged in parental alienation syndrome. This is when one parent convinces the children that the other parent is essentially bad and does everything in their power to harm the relationship with the other parent or keeps the children away from them completely. My mom said from a young age that woman should never depend on a man and that they were inferior to woman. She told us our dad was an alcoholic loser who had the inability to care for us. We were told not to say things around him about what was going on at home. My mom was very abusive and several times he tried to conceive us to live with him, but mom would cry and say she was sorry and say she was the only one that had the ability to care for us. When I tell you of the abuse that has occurred, it may be a trigger warning for some. It really is that bad. Please know I am now safe and as happy as one can be given the circumstances. The important thing is I survived. I often would pray to God " why is this happening to me I can't take anymore." I would hear a silent voice say " so you can tell others your story."
By Julia Stellings4 years ago in Families
On Figuring
My dog keeps looking at me like I have all the answers, like I am about to do something incredible, and she’s going to be there for it. I’m eating apple slices. There’s no caramel, no peanut butter. I don’t even think I have salt. It’s just an apple, dog. Go lay down.
By Christopher Field4 years ago in Families
