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The Painting Day: A Moment of Expression and Connection. AI-Generated.
The week had passed slowly, a mixture of small, unfamiliar moments and growing confidence. Each day Kiswa returned home with a new word, a new game, a new song, her mother eagerly awaiting her stories. Though the weight of her initial fears had lifted, they hadn’t disappeared entirely. There were still times when she felt like an outsider, moments when her feet didn’t quite touch the ground. Yet, as the days passed, the sensation of being lost was replaced with the quiet excitement of discovery.
By Syed Ali Shahabout a year ago in Families
I Want to Find Comfort By The Gate. AI-Generated.
In the twilight hours before dawn, Kiswa lay in bed, her small frame trembling under the weight of an impending journey. The house was quiet, save for the occasional creak of the wooden floorboards. Outside, the night was calm—too calm, Kiswa thought. The world seemed to hold its breath, as if sensing her unease. She clutched her favorite teddy bear, its fur worn smooth from years of affection. It smelled faintly of her mother’s perfume, a mixture of jasmine and sandalwood, but tonight it brought little comfort.
By Syed Ali Shahabout a year ago in Families
Love Marriage vs. Arrange Marriage: A Journey of Choices and Traditions
Among marriages, the most beautiful and significant days after marriage are always remembered. For it is that which marks a future, and it unfolds a journey toward a long haul. Among such marriages, two come to one's mind from South Asian cultures, namely, love marriages and arranged marriages. While both have some merits and demerits as well as certain cultural implications, one depends mainly on the choices of the couple and the other mainly on the decisions of family members. This essay explores the complexities of love and arranged marriage by comparing their features, challenges, and implications in modern society.
By GAURAV MEWALabout a year ago in Families
When My Wife Becomes My Best Friend: Redefining Marriage Through Friendship
Marriage is often described as a partnership of people coming together to share life's joys, challenges, and responsibilities. However, the essence of this union is sometimes clouded by the heavy expectations, roles, and duties that society imposes. It's pretty easy to forget that, at the bottom, a marriage needs to be based on the same common foundation that any friendship is built upon: mutual respect, trust, support, and understanding. What if my wife were my best friend rather than just my wife? How would our relationship change as well as the way we relate to each other?
By GAURAV MEWALabout a year ago in Families
If My Father Were My Friend
Relationships between a father to a child are mostly characterized by respect, discipline, and care. Perceived to be authoritative, they lead us with love but, at the same time, place rules and limitations on our actions and freedom. If this were reversed if that were of friendship? What if my father were my friend? The very concept opens up a world of possibilities, filled with trust, laughter, and companionship. Let us explore how such a bond might reshape our interactions, emotions, and experiences.
By GAURAV MEWALabout a year ago in Families
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt strike divorce settlement
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have finally reached a divorce settlement, bringing an end to a long and highly publicized legal battle. After a lengthy period of legal proceedings that began when Jolie filed for divorce in 2016, the couple has come to an agreement regarding the division of their assets and custody of their six children. The news has come as a relief to fans and the media, who have followed the "Brangelina" saga since their high-profile relationship began in 2005.
By Muhannad Al-Zanatiabout a year ago in Families
The Brain during Menopause: Truth vs. Myths.
The Brain on Menopause: Reality vs. Myth A quarter of American people suffer issues with distractibility and forgetfulness and wonder whether they have ADHD. A disproportionate majority of such people are post-menopausal women. Some of them actually have all of the indications of ADHD.
By Muhannad Al-Zanatiabout a year ago in Families
Family legacy and love
Amara always loved Sunday dinners at her grandmother’s house. The aroma of simmering stews and fresh-baked bread greeted her long before she stepped through the screen door. This tradition had been in the family for decades, a constant that endured no matter how much the world outside seemed to change.
By oluwatoba ayomikunabout a year ago in Families
