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Weird family stuff.
I had strange things happen in my childhood, really odd memories - it seems to be an 80's thing. Maybe you had weirdness too?
By Karen Cave6 years ago in Families
Leading Causes of Fatal Injuries in Children and Teenagers
It’s always unfortunate when you read about children and young people suffering severe or fatal injuries in an accident, especially one that could have been prevented. During the summertime it’s common to read about hot car deaths or children involved in drowning accidents. However, some of the most common accidents that young people suffer from, especially teenagers, are car accidents. According to research from The New England Journal of Medicine, motor vehicle crashes accounted for 20% of deaths among children ages 1 to 19 years old. The second most common cause of fatal injuries are accidents related to firearms, followed by unintentional poisoning. Some accidents cannot be avoided, but by enforcing safe driving rules and discussing the dangers of firearms and drugs, you could prevent a loved one from sustaining serious injuries.
By Mariela Corella6 years ago in Families
Push, push, push...it's a little shit out there
Soooo…it’s been a bit of a tough shitty week lol. This lock down is getting a bit much …not for me, but for the kids…and then me…
By Lisa Maclean6 years ago in Families
Pre-Quarantine
My last normal weekend was March 6th through 8th. My son and I always have movie nights on Fridays. I am a single mother with three jobs, but always made sure I had Tuesdays and Fridays off specifically for my son. Tuesdays are discounted movie theatre ticket days. Cheap tickets, a bucket of popcorn and a large Coke to share was our night out. Fridays consisted of stopping at Wal-Mart to rummage through their $3 to $5 movie bins, then a stop the Dollar Tree for snacks, then home to watch the movie we just picked out and eat junk food for dinner. These were our nights in, and they were my favorite. You have to enjoy the little things right?
By Hazel Harley6 years ago in Families
The change was fast.
COVID-19 has provided me with the opportunity to reflect in my life to see where I am now, why I am where I am. Quarantine helps me to think about what I can do now to put myself in a better position. I reflect on why I do things the way I did, what was working and what was not working. While I reflect, I look at one of the largest life events that has changed my life forever. One of the biggest life events was my mother's death when I was aged 13. Just after I woke up on a Monday morning in Belize City, I showered and did my everyday routine and got ready for school. I brushed my teeth, ironed my uniform, and then dressed while my brother took a shower as well.
By Lucnalie Jironvil6 years ago in Families
Crazy Life
Life has been one tough long road and when I think I'm on top. Nope, I am there for a little while before something else happens and knocks me down. The thing is no matter how hard it gets I get back up, though there have plenty of times it looked better to quit.
By Kimmy Dexter6 years ago in Families
What Does 'Social Distance' Mean Within a Family?
Should I be socially distancing from my family even though we live together? This is a question that is being asked all over the world as the threat of the Coronavirus continues to rise.
By Rachael Pace6 years ago in Families
Normal
November 2019 The air filled with children’s contagious laughter and the uplifting smell of fresh barbecue sizzling to a finish on a grill. Decorative streamers taunted the wind as guests waited patiently for our arrival, Dorian had kept this party a surprise from me for a couple of weeks as they all planned it together. I had to admit I was impressed because when it came to organization and making sure all details had be prepped, Dorian didn’t seem to fall in that category but he did recognize how hard I had been working the past few months and that was all I could ask.
By Jade Hiltner6 years ago in Families
True to love
My name is Savannah Johnson born January 28 1985. I was born during a blizzard. This blizzard came out of nowhere, my mom said she was on her way to the the hospital. All of a sudden it started snowing as normal then it got very heavy really quickly. She was so nervous cause she was driving alone. My dad was meeting her at the hospital. By the way let meet me introduce parents, My Dad his name is Quentin Johnson he is the United States Attorney General. My beautiful lovely mother name is Zaniyah Johnson. She is the chief of staff to the President of the United States. My parents meet in high school and been together from 9th grade till they now. They got married right out of college. Got pregnant with me the next year. By the way did I mention my mom is the first black woman to be chief of staff and the same for my dad first black man to be US Attorney General. I , Savannah don’t see myself doing the same thing as my parents. I’m more of a wild child and I like to have fun I also love to be in the hood where the bad boys are. This is where I meet my boyfriend Shaun Williams aka S dot. He is very muscular and I love it. My parents don’t really like him at all. Ok ok they don’t like him period, they don’t like him because I got arrested with him. The reason I got arrested was because we where smoking some weed in side Central Park and having sex outside and the police seen us. So my parents had to come get me and make sure they didn’t get it in the paper. They try and hide everything I do so it won’t get on the news. Sometimes I feel they are ashamed of me. I really don’t matter to me tho I just wanna have so fun. I wanna go to parties and be with my friends and their friends and get drunk and smoke also. Do what kids do I’m only 17 and I wanna have so much fun. My parents want me to be like a pastors daughter sorry I’m not and can not do that. The biggest thing my parents are ashamed of as of right now is with me being pregnant at 17. They want me to give my baby up for adoption. They feel as if I have the baby Shaun will leave me for someone else. I told them he wouldn’t do this to me and guess what they was right. He left me for my best friend sister cause she had a job. He didn’t even come to the hospital while I was giving birth. He missed the birth of his baby girl Zayshauna Marie Johnson. She was born November 9 2000 at 6:35 am weighing 8lbs 6 ozs. I called him serval times today let him know I was having the baby no answer. He called me the day I was leaving telling me he was coming up. He also go the nerves to tell me that she ain’t his daughter. Lord knows how fast I called the nurse in to see if we can take a DNA Test she was like know cause u still here. So we took the test and she said it will be mailed to my house. Guess what with me waiting for the test to come he still has not done anything. Guess what the test can back as YOU ARE THE FATHER. I’m like we should of went to Maury to get this test done.
By Rinah R6 years ago in Families
Finding the Perfect Father’s Day Gift
Father’s Day is the perfect time to get your dad the gift that shows him how much you love and appreciate him. With the holiday quickly approaching, finding the time to select the gift that perfectly suits your dad can feel like a daunting challenge. If you want your gift to perfectly express your feelings and gratitude, consider these perfect presents for any amazing father.
By Mia Morales6 years ago in Families
Addiction
It's one of the drafts i kept. Thought i might share one today, so it won't get lost in time~ So i guess.... Enjoy. :) That sweet sensation slips through my tongue. Good lord , what a perfect balance between milk and chocolate. It's so sweet and milky and i can't really get tired of the flavor . I can't stop drinking it constantly. Some when i go to events. Some when i sit down for lunch or for work. Some when i miss that sugary milkiness again . I do love my cute little beverage. All this sipping varying from being innocent to just plain aggressive. I try to think back, and see what my wave of sensation is leading me. So i sip down my chocolate milk slowly , as i progressively flow back to when i was younger , the start of this sugary addiction.
By Basil Fresh6 years ago in Families
Something Deep Down
Do you ever sit there and ask yourself why am I who I am? Why was I placed in this skin that I hate so much? I cant stand myself sometimes. I want to switch places with someone else. Why wasn't I born with glowing skin and zero fat? Why don't I have a shining personality? Why do I feel like an outcast everywhere I go?
By Melonie Allen6 years ago in Families