family

Family unites us; but it's also a challenge. All about fighting to stay together, and loving every moment of it.

Still Dressed for Him
In a quiet neighborhood tucked at the edge of a small town, a pale yellow house stood with its paint peeling and flowerbeds gone wild. It was a house that held its breath. Its windows were always half-closed, curtains drawn just enough to keep the world out and the memories in.
By khalid khan6 months ago in Humans
The Moment I Realized I Was the Villain in My Own Story
It started with a coffee cup. Not the kind you sip casually while scrolling through your phone, but the kind that sits cold on your desk, a silent witness to a life unraveling. I was 32, a mid-level manager at a tech firm, the kind of person who prided myself on efficiency, ambition, and a no-nonsense attitude. To my colleagues, I was the guy who got things done. To my friends, I was the one who always had a plan. But to my family—well, that’s where the story gets messy.
By Hewad Mohammadi6 months ago in Humans
The Long Road to Dawn
When the sun rose over the small village of Mirajan, it rarely found anyone awake before its first light—except for Anil. Every day, long before the roosters crowed or the temple bells chimed, Anil was already out in the fields. His hands, calloused and darkened by years of toil, gripped the wooden handle of his plow like it was an extension of his will. He didn’t do it for pride or passion. He did it because he had no choice.
By AFTAB KHAN6 months ago in Humans
International Marriages in 2025: Are They Built to Last?
International marriages, or what I like to call love without borders, are becoming more and more common in today's globalized world. But how do they work? What do you need to know before you marry a person from another country? Let's discuss the world of international marriages, from bureaucracies to the adventures and challenges that define these intercultural unions.
By Victoria Lindgren6 months ago in Humans
TCS Layoffs 2025: 12,000 Job Cuts Signal Major Shift in India's IT Industry
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shocked the Indian IT sector in July 2025 by announcing plans to lay off 12,000 employees - representing 2% of its global workforce of over 613,000 people. This unprecedented decision marks the largest workforce reduction in Indian IT history and signals a fundamental transformation happening across the technology services industry.
By Reframeroots6 months ago in Humans
What’s Really Going On Between Ana de Armas and Tom Cruise? The Truth Behind the Viral Hand-Holding Photos
It started with a few blurry photos, snapped by an eager fan on a quiet street in Vermont. Ana de Armas and Tom Cruise were seen walking side by side, smiling, relaxed—and unmistakably holding hands. Within hours, the internet lit up. Twitter threads exploded. TikToks analyzing every detail racked up millions of views. And the question that everyone’s been asking since then is simple:
By Bevy Osuos6 months ago in Humans
Taurus Woman and Pisces Man Compatibility Score. AI-Generated.
When the grounded, sensual Taurus woman meets the dreamy, intuitive Pisces man, their connection can feel almost fated. This is a pairing where earth meets water, forming a bond that nurtures emotional depth, artistic expression, and sensual comfort. Taurus, ruled by Venus, brings beauty, stability, and physical affection, while Pisces, ruled by Neptune, offers spiritual insight, empathy, and romantic idealism. Together, they have the potential to form one of the zodiac's most poetic partnerships—if they can learn to navigate their differences with care and patience.
By Inspire and Fun6 months ago in Humans
7 Quiet Ways Strong People Heal Without Telling Anyone
Not all strong people look strong on the outside. They don’t always speak up. They don’t cry in front of others. They don’t post about their pain.
By Dadullah Danish6 months ago in Humans
August, Annie Oakley, & More
Sitting here being calmed by the sounds that the thunder is making outside of my window and watching the rain trickle down the panes. "Gosh, how we needed this reprieve from the unrelenting heat and humidity from these July days that have collapsed on the calendar," my soul thinks...
By Shirley Belk6 months ago in Humans
The Art of Letting Go
There’s something both painful and liberating about walking away from a friendship that no longer serves you. For years, I had been holding onto a relationship I knew, deep down, wasn’t healthy for me. We had shared memories, inside jokes, and milestones that once meant everything. But over time, I began to feel drained, anxious, and unappreciated. The guilt of wanting to walk away from someone I had once considered family was overwhelming, but I knew it was necessary for my well-being.
By Vivids 💖6 months ago in Humans
Moral Shifts
Society and its moral frameworks have transformed significantly from the 1980s to the 2000s onward, driven by cultural shifts, technological advancements, and evolving values. Comparing the 1980s, 1990s, and post-2000 eras reveals distinct differences in family structures, gender roles, attitudes toward diversity, environmental consciousness, and views on authority. Below, we explore five areas where societal morals and norms diverged, reflecting how each decade reshaped collective values.
By Fred Bradford6 months ago in Humans
Friendship in the Digital Age: My Story of Finding Someone Real
It started with a comment on a photo. Something simple—“I love the way you captured that moment.” I almost didn’t reply. I usually scrolled past notifications without a second thought. But something about the kindness of those words stopped me. So I wrote back.
By Fazal Hadi6 months ago in Humans