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Loss and Healing: A narrative following a character coping with the loss of a loved one
Title: Echoes of Love The house felt empty without her. Every corner echoed with memories of laughter and warmth, reminders of a time when life seemed brighter. But now, all that remained was a hollow ache, a gaping void that no amount of time could fill.
By Kenechukwu Prince Eneasato 2 years ago in Families
The Love That Never Was
Once upon a time, in a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and murmuring streams, there lived two souls whose hearts danced in silent harmony. Amelia, the daughter of the village blacksmith, possessed a spirit as fiery as the sparks that flew from her father's forge. And Oliver, the son of the local baker, was gentle and kind, his laughter as warm as the loaves he baked each morning.
By Samuel Yiadom Boakye2 years ago in Families
Beyond Conventions: Fostering Independence and Growth Within Our Family
“A willingness to question the way things are paradoxically affirms a vision of the way things ought to be.” ― Alfie Kohn, The Myth of the Spoiled Child: Challenging the Conventional Wisdom About Children and Parenting
By Gabriela Trofin-Tatár2 years ago in Families
The Jest of Politics: A Chronicle of Pranks and Power
In the heart of the bustling city, where the corridors of power intersected with the whimsy of human nature, there existed a tradition as old as politics itself—the art of the political prank. From the jesters of medieval courts to the modern-day activists armed with wit and cunning, the history of political pranks was as rich and colorful as the tapestry of democracy itself.
By Virginus Nzubechi2 years ago in Families
The Nuances of Elderly Care
Elderly care is a topic that resonates deeply with me, mainly because of my grandmother, Viola. A woman of immense grace and wit, she was the cornerstone of our family. Her vibrant spirit remained undiminished as she aged, but her physical capabilities began to wane. My family found ourselves navigating the complex and emotional journey of ensuring she received the care she needed, all the while honoring her independence and zest for life. This experience, both challenging and enriching, has led me to reflect on the broader aspects of elderly care, its implications, and how we can approach it with dignity, compassion, and respect.
By Suzette Roberts2 years ago in Families
The Ultimate Betrayal Pt.1
The Betrayal That Cracked Our Family Like a Boom Whumpf! The news landed in my inbox like a sack of bricks. A text from my cousin, Sarah, a jumble of words that sent a cold dread slithering down my spine. My Great-Grandma Millie, the woman who dispensed wisdom alongside slices of her legendary pecan pie, was in a nursing home. The worry gnawed at me, a persistent buzz in my brain. But what came next was a revelation that would crack the foundation of our family like a** boom.**
By Taeja Williams2 years ago in Families
The Ultimate Betrayal Pt.2
Dust Motes in a Silent Symphony Dust motes danced a jig in the neglected sunlight creeping through Grandma's dusty windows. Silence pressed down heavy, a stark contrast to the woman who once filled this space with booming laughter and the soul-warming scent of her legendary buttermilk biscuits. Grief threatened to drown me, but beneath the sorrow, a spark flickered to life. My firecracker of a grandma, a woman who'd stared down dust storms and Depression-era hardships with a withering look, wouldn't have gone gentle into that good night. Neither would I.
By Taeja Williams2 years ago in Families
A Slow Sunday
So last night I had a self-proclaimed "night-howler" up in the middle of the night for a few hours and didn't get my full amount of sleep, but hey... that is normal around here. I was surprised, however, when no one woke me up at the crack of dawn!
By The Schizophrenic Mom2 years ago in Families
Not Just an Aunt,
Today, had she lived...my Aunt 'Cile (short for Lucile) would have been 100 years old! It boggles the mind to be old enough to think of Centurian milestones in the people that had a larger-than-life influence on you since birth. But today, I pay respect to her and all she has done for me and her other nieces and nephews. Also to honor the person she was as an individual.
By Shirley Belk2 years ago in Families
The best Food Dehydration Machines
In the realm of culinary expressions and sound living, food parchedness is a strategy that has acquired huge notoriety for its capacity to protect the embodiment of food, secure in supplements, and take out the requirement for counterfeit additives. Among the horde of instruments intended for this reason, dehydrator machines stand apart as an unquestionable requirement for the two beginners and prepared gourmet experts the same. Whether it's for making jerky, drying natural products for a climbing outing, or in any event, getting ready custom made canine treats, the right dehydrator can have a significant effect.
By Elvandro Mitchel2 years ago in Families
