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The Love That Stays Off-Camera
I didn’t notice the fire until it was almost too late. It was a Tuesday in late October. Dry wind, brittle leaves, the kind of air that crackles with danger. I was inside, scrolling through bad news on my phone, when the smell hit—acrid, sharp, wrong. I ran outside just as smoke curled over the ridge behind our street.
By KAMRAN AHMAD3 days ago in Families
The Space Between Noticing
The city woke up loudly, but Jonah always noticed the silence first. It lived in the early hours, tucked between the hum of traffic and the clatter of metal gates opening for business. It lingered in the spaces most people rushed through without a second thought. Jonah didn’t rush. He never had.
By Yasir khan8 days ago in Families
Gratitude in the wake of loss
As I sit here writing this, I’m still trying to figure out where to begin. These past few days have been heavy...heavier than I expected, especially with the holidays happening around me. My heart has been carrying the weight of losing a family member, a feeling many can relate to. Even though I trust that God is taking care of them, the closeness of their passing has made me think about life in a completely different way.
By Musulyn M (MUSE)12 days ago in Families
Friends: Our Chosen Family
Friend: Definition According to most dictionaries, a friend is a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection. True friendship is not one-sided. Each person respects and looks out for the other's well-being. The relationship is stronger than just knowing someone or being acquainted with a person. The relationship goes much deeper than that. In order to be a true friend, three components must always exist.
By Margaret Minnicks14 days ago in Families
I ACCEPT WHO I AM
Life isn't easy but much rather a rollercoaster of issues and emotions that are left unresolved. Being a teenager trapped in a cycle of depression , feeling left and not fitting makes life even worse. The feeling of having a voice but not being able to use it is worse. To isolate yourself and to be all consumed by a put of emotions.
By Unwritten Chapters23 days ago in Families
Echo's Of journeys:My father's Path to Spain:. AI-Generated.
When I was a toddler, my father’s trips felt like mysteries wrapped in silence. He lived and worked in distant countries, far away from our small home, and we were too young to understand what those travels truly meant. For us, his absence was filled with phone calls, letters, and stories that seemed larger than life. Spain, Germany, and other places were not destinations we could picture clearly; they were names that floated in the air, symbols of a world we could not yet grasp.
By The Writer...A_Awan23 days ago in Families
Emotional Boundaries With Parents When Guilt Runs Your Life
Understanding Emotional Boundaries With Parents in a Guilt-Driven Dynamic Emotional boundaries with parents become critically important when guilt quietly controls decisions, emotions, and self-worth. Many Gen Z adults grow up in families where love is intertwined with obligation, making it difficult to separate care from control. In these kinds of places, guilt isn't often said out loud. It can be suggested through silence, stories of sacrifice, or emotional detachment. This approach leads to a habit of putting personal needs last.
By Relationship Guide25 days ago in Families
A Headache, Pain Killers, Surgery... and then drama.... Content Warning.
This week has been really hard. My oldest ended up in the ER last weekend due to severe ear pain. He had an ear infection. I updated his father and let him know that we would need to come up with a joint plan for medication transfer. His father informed me that I would have to give him access to my mailbox/property. I said no.
By The Schizophrenic Mom29 days ago in Families
