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Calling All First Generation American Millennials
So you're a millennial, and you're also the child of an immigrant in the USA. Welcome. Warning: some of the language I use is intended as comedic sarcasm. I will try to refrain and limit that as much as possible, but no promises cause we're all here to have fun and maybe learn something (but more to have fun).
By Daniel Saravia8 years ago in Families
Stronger Than I Knew
I never knew how strong I was until I walked away without my son. A mother’s love knows no boundaries. She will take any measure to ensure her child’s safety, well-being, and overall health. My relationship with his father was unhealthy and my son witnessed the name calling, raising of voices, shoving, hitting, and he could feel the sadness. The relationship had been that way since the beginning and as time passed things progressed and changed. We took a break for a year—it was a mutual agreement after six years of the relationship. It did us good being away from each other although we still spoke and saw each other.
By Scarlett Price8 years ago in Families
IX
Every time I start one of these, I fail. I try to tell myself you'll get one for yourself one of these times. That I'll suddenly find a way to summarize what you and I shared for so long, but never enough. But the stark reality of the situation is that I simply can't. There's too much to attempt to recall, too much to try my damndest to explain to people who just won't understand, because it was our thing. Ours, and now mine. And that, in and of itself, is not okay.
By Jakob Russell8 years ago in Families
How to Survive the Holidays When Your Family Makes You Anxious
Christmas has always been my favourite holiday. It has always reminded me of the blissful ignorance of childhood when the world was viewed through a sparkly, magical lens of happiness. I didn’t care what the adults around me were up to. I was just happy that they were there and that there were presents and cookies and good music.
By Jessica Rowe8 years ago in Families
Diary of a Dad Aged 50¾ - Part 9
You’ve come across the scenario before. You’re in the supermarket and it’s not long before you hear a child crying or whinging about the fact that they are in that supermarket and the parents are doing everything possible to both control the children and their own tempers.
By Steve Atkins-Linnell8 years ago in Families
Me and the Ex
When you get into any new relationship, there is baggage. Every person has it whether they want to admit it or not. And when you get into a relationship with someone who has been married before and/or has children, you are taking on a fair bit of baggage. That's not always a bad thing.
By Samantha Reid8 years ago in Families
Thoughts of a Single Mom
The alarm goes off at six. I have about thirty minutes to get ready but the very first thing I do is start the coffee maker. I don't even bother putting on normal pants. I stay in my pajamas and just make sure my teeth are brushed and my face is clean as I go over the to-do list in my head and my thoughts wonder; start a load of laundry, need to wash the towels, need to wash sheets, wash... I need to wash the floors, but I should clean the counters first, the crumbs will get on the floor. Crumbs- dishes, I need to do the dishes. Am I spending too much time cleaning? I should take my daughter to the park. Why isn't she awake yet? Maybe we should have a screen-free day. If we have a screen-free day I will get nothing done. Maybe I can get something done during nap time. She doesn't nap often.
By Michelle Schultz8 years ago in Families
The Relay of Life. Top Story - December 2018.
The other day I took a leisurely ride through my neighborhood while tending to some errands. I passed by my current job, which is about a mile or so away from my grandparents' home. My grandparents are long gone, but I had to slow down in the vicinity of their home while I soaked up many of the wonderful memories I shared with them, especially with my Grandpa.
By Maurice Bernier8 years ago in Families
Dating with Children
It goes without saying; our children are an integral part of our lives. Do not downplay the fact that you have children or in anyway “apologize” for their existence in your life. Stop wasting time on anyone that you feel discounts you because you have children; children are part of the package.
By Marlene Affeld8 years ago in Families
I Was Bullied
This is one contentious subject that is very difficult to talk about and it needs to be addressed when you have children and you know that one of them went through it. I myself went through it and back in the days there was not much talk or emphasis put on bullying or any discussion on media. So you went through it and years later it still affects you because you cannot function right as a human being and you have to seek help from a therapist to make you more humane for lack of a better word. It changes your whole perspective on life and what it means, that we live in a world where violence and conflict exist and you question all things.
By Lifestyle Diva8 years ago in Families
