parents

The boundless love a parent has for their child is matched only by their capacity to embarrass them.

Cheerleader
The crack of the bat echoed through the crisp evening air as Lexi watched the softball climb high into the sky. Years of practice and instinct kicked in, propelling her forward. Before she even realized she'd begun running her feet hit the rubber mat at first base. Despite her heart pounding in her ears as she pushed herself to run faster she could hear the roar of the crowd cheering her on. But somehow above all that noise she could hear one voice clear as day.
By A. J. Schoenfeld2 years ago in Families
Red and brown. Runner-Up in The Dragon Beside Me Challenge.
There were dragons all around our house. Red dragons. There was the red dragon that sat on a shelf. Soft and furry, with a long tail that hung over the side.
By Alix 2 years ago in Families
International Women's Day 2024:
International Women's Day 2024 marks a momentous occasion to honor and celebrate the multifaceted strengths, resilience, and unwavering contributions of women worldwide. As we commemorate this day, we pay homage to the indomitable spirit, boundless compassion, and exemplary leadership that define modern women in their pursuit of progress, equality, and social justice.
By Tang Mau Hue2 years ago in Families
So Many Seats
This story was written as an entry to the “The Dragon Beside Me” challenge; for international women’s month. The challenge asked for submissions about a woman who has inspired you, with a word count limit of 800.
By BK2 years ago in Families
MY LIFE SUPPORT
Words may fail to do justice to how amazing you have been to me. Often I have heard and seen when people are placed on Life support machines to take hold and bring back the life they once lived. In my case, you gave your life in the quest for my future and well-being. You were no MACHINE.
By Olalekan Adeeko2 years ago in Families
Two Brave Women
Many women inspire me in my life, but I would be amiss if I didn’t start talking about an experience my mother had when she was a teenager. For some context, my maternal grandmother was French and married my American grandfather shortly after WWII. They met during the end of the war while my grandfather was stationed there to help build airfields for the Allied planes to land on. They lived in America and had three children, the oldest being my gentle mother.
By Rebecca Patton2 years ago in Families
More than a Mom
The runner’s jog past me, eyes downcast and shoulders sagging. It is the 20-mile mark, the most challenging leg of the 26.2-mile race. A cheer from the crowd perks them up, and the marathoner’s posture changes, making their feet a little lighter. I clap along with them, but my eyes scan the horde for the only person I truly care about: my mom. I see her in the distance, her powerful legs moving rhythmically as she approaches the checkpoint, her arms pumping. “GO MOM!” I shout out excitedly. My dad and brother join in, and we continue cheering in unison until she’s right in front of us. Breathing heavily, she acknowledges us with a smile and continues on, body and mind resolute. She has more than three hours of non-stop running behind her and still more than an hour left to go. As I watch her round the corner, I think to myself for the millionth time: My mom is a superhero.
By Marti Maley2 years ago in Families
The Dragon Beside Me
My mother, all my life, she's been the one I look up to the most. I guess I'm stating out the obvious, *chuckles* but I guess that's just how I feel.
By Gia2 years ago in Families
Team Carrie Powwow for Hope Fundraiser
An orange ribbon symbolizes leukemia. My sister died in 2010 from leukemia at age 53. She died one year after our mother, to the month and one day before. She was diagnosed with cancer shortly after our mother died.
By Denise E Lindquist2 years ago in Families
Disadvantages of fixed lens
In my previous story, where I disagreed with problems with traditions, I also highlighted the importance of family in our country. In this story, I want to introduce myself first. I am a journalist by profession and have been providing my services for journalism for the last 13 years.
By Ahmad Riaz2 years ago in Families
A Portrait of Resilience: My Mother
A Portrait of Resilience: My Mother My mother is a tapestry woven from countless threads, each depicting a different facet of her strength and resilience. In this ever-changing world, she remains a constant source of inspiration, her spirit a lighthouse guiding me through life's storms.
By Hasan Sadiq2 years ago in Families
Birth is about maintaining a positive mindset
So it’s good to strengthen your mind so that your body will follow. The reason for this is that when we are tensed and frantic, then it makes labor more painful and longer!
By Rana Mohamed2 years ago in Families