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She was my mother
She was my mother. Honey colored eyes, warm caramel skin, and fading dark blonde hair. I leaned in closer to say thank you and planted a
By R.I. Ornelas6 years ago in Families
Choosing A New Path
The world as we know it , is changing with the hit of the Covid19 we have to decide do we go forward on a new path or stay in the trap.
By Darlene J Loft6 years ago in Families
Old Aches and Pains
You could definitely say that my Nan is off her rocker. I think my whole family would agree. Today my Nan is literally off her rocker. She fell off her rocker, actually. Now, here I am, sitting with her in a sterile paper room on a squeaky clean chair with a cup of incredibly bitter coffee. Nan is leaning back into her brown cardigan on a hospital issued wheelchair with her left arm wrapped up in a strange muslin material. It has been around thirty minutes since she was offered codeine for the pain and it is starting to send her doolally. Despite the situation, she is complaining that she is missing Strictly.
By Tarryn Richardson6 years ago in Families
Premature Birth
Staying home, reducing stress, and taking care of ourselves, both mind and body are more important than ever. That’s why from beauty and personal care to everyday essentials and home cleaning – we’ve got you covered. "Avon"
By Morgan 6 years ago in Families
Allie on the Sand
"In this world of no guarantees" is a line in a song written by Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie about the current pandemic and the state of the world. I think we each have our own way of handling the sudden changes to life and society of late.
By Allie on the Sand6 years ago in Families
Growing Up
My name is Ussainato Marie, I was born on 06/04/1992 the day I came into this world I always knew I was a daddy's girl. My dad would spend a lot of time with me. When he comes home late from work I would hear the keys jiggle in door and I would stand up at my crib and wait for him to come get me out the crib. 2 years later I turned 2 years old and my sister Nisha was born on 06/27/1994 my dad left my mom for another woman.
By Marie Mendes Djalo6 years ago in Families
Part 1/3: Lost my virginity at 6 years old & Danny DeVito is a douche.
Growing up, the VCR (the ancient edition of what you now known as the DVR) was a holy and sacred black box in an otherwise unreligious household. My parents are both Jews, but we were far from religious. Other than the actual family gatherings that took place a county over at my aunt and uncles’ home on Long Island, which was about the extent of our religious background. Those stopped when I was 10 but we'll get into that later. The VCR was so vitally important for one reason, and one reason only - General Hospital.
By JaimeTheJew6 years ago in Families
Lyla
Millie dragged her feet home from her interview and her last paycheck she picked up earlier. The balls of her feet ached from her heels that barely had platforms in them; she thought her feet would scream at any moment. She was better off walking on the concrete barefoot. Her paycheck was only enough to cover the last portion of her rent already due and one more month. Not to mention, her daughter’s school tuition for the new year would be due by the end of the summer. “Maybe that could buy me some time,” she thought. “She’s not going to that nasty-ass public school; she’s not gonna get what she needs”, she murmured. Then again, maybe she’d make better friends? Maybe she won’t get laughed at? Millie could not be certain. She adored Lyla’s teacher. Her teacher persistently gave Lyla extra individualized attention after school. After all, Mrs. Englewood was the first to suggest purchasing decoding books and a measuring ruler to help Lyla read along properly, which became the Holy Grail.
By JB6 years ago in Families
Cinnamon Hearts by the Vedder
Cinnamon Hearts by the Vedder I sat with granddad on the edge of the Vedder River in Chilliwack, our fishing rods dangled in water moving by with a slow measured pace on a hot summer day. We hadn’t a bite on our lines yet, but one of the first things I learned about fishing from Gramps was that it didn’t matter if you never caught anything. "That wasn't the point," he’d say.
By Frank Talaber6 years ago in Families
Trying to Make a Baby? Tips for Men Looking to Become Fathers
For many men, becoming a father is an important life goal. After all, you've probably been raised well by a mother and father of your own, and the opportunity to continue your legacy and your lineage by creating a new life with your partner is a thrilling and meaningful opportunity.
By Casey Chesterfield6 years ago in Families
Self-Care Day For Kids Needs To Be A Priority
Self-Care Day For Kids Needs To Be A Priority Kristyn Meyer is on a journey to make herself the best human that she can be. These posts are a reflection of that. She welcomes your support via reading and through commissioned affiliate links within her posts! To stay up to date on all of her shenanigans, please subscribe to her email list! (psst…there’s a free gift involved)
By Kristyn Meyer6 years ago in Families
Daisies in the Meadow
Daisies always were Mama’s favorite flower. Jessica Harper, a petite, dark-haired vision, gave birth to two children in her lifetime and got to raise them on her own.
By Hannah Pugh6 years ago in Families