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10 Best Movies to Watch on Mother's Day
Mother's Day doesn't always have to be about going out to a fancy restaurant, taking her to the spa, or bringing her on a shopping spree. It can be about lounging indoors, ordering takeout, and watching a movie! That's what I usually do for my mother since she hates going out. All she wants to do is rest on Mother's Day, and I don't blame her.
By Penny Newton8 years ago in Families
An Incapability of Attachment . Top Story - May 2018.
An Incapability of Attachment It begins with a boy, six years of age, charcoal skinned and ashen. There was something about him then, the colours of the sky; the textures of hair; the bite of a lemon. All things were wonderful and fascinating.
By Jordan Ento8 years ago in Families
Mommy’s Journey
Two weeks, half a month, or fourteen days, however you want to see it, it doesn’t seem that long. Unless you are a mom. The last two weeks of your pregnancy journey are the longest days of your life. Your baby is ready at any time and all you are doing is waiting for them to come.
By Emmaly Baker8 years ago in Families
Howard and Helen
Howard and his coffee mug.... "Helen, where's my mug?" Howard asked, as he searched through the kitchen cabinets. "Where it always is. I don't use it. I make the coffee and the breakfast. Do I have to babysit your darn mug too?" Helen responded.
By Cheryl Marlowe8 years ago in Families
Going Alone
I’m a single mom, have been for most of my adult life, at this point and I wouldn’t change it for a minute. Is it tough? Hell yes it’s hard, I work two jobs to be able to pay all my bills and keep my son fed. Not to mention, he’s an eating machine, it doesn’t matter how much food I buy, it never seems to be enough. I’ve tried dating sites to find love and really, they’ve all let me down. After so many failed attempts, I’ve made the decision to do this all on my own.
By Lacey Duffy8 years ago in Families
A Child's Fear
The year was 1977. I was born the daughter of John (an abusive alcoholic) and Diane (a mentally fragile woman). My dad had mentioned he did not want any children, yet—my mom decided to get off the pill anyhow. So, when I came around, my dad was not impressed to say the least. He had already had a son with whom he abandoned and disowned who was already in his late teens by the time I was born. Because my dad did not want me, I suffered through tremendous neglect. Whenever I had cried as an infant I was placed inside closets to cry it out. Soiled, hungry, scared—it didn't matter. My mom was not allowed to pick me up. I was isolated and alone and I was not even a month old yet.
By Jennifer Osorio8 years ago in Families
Why Can’t We Be Friends?
Divorce is mean. There’s no way around it. Even in amicable separations (which I was not fortunate enough to have), it feels like failure. Either you failed them, or they failed you. And when everyone is preaching to move on, when they do it’s heart wrenching.
By Hailey Hornburg8 years ago in Families
Life Is a Winding Road
One of the hardest things to go through is change. No matter what it is, leaving the comfort of normal is a scary thing. Even if you’ve gotten a promotion at work, it’s still very scary. Losing a job is scary as hell. Finding the new job is scary as hell. And when you finally find that new job, it’s ridiculously scary. The fear doesn't just come with employment, it comes with life. It comes with meeting someone new that you're interested in, breaking up with someone or even worse, when you lose a family member. Regardless of what change you're going through, what will make or break you is how you deal with the change, how your attitude guides you through.
By Vincent Graziano8 years ago in Families
Being a Parent With Anxiety
Being a parent with anxiety is a struggle. Always worrying, never being able to stop the never-ending train of thought; at times it may seem like too much to bear. Like you're drowning in a sea of self- doubt. You worry whether or not you're doing it right, or questioning whether you're a good parent. It seems like no matter what you do you're constantly asking yourself if you made the right decision. Dealing with anxiety alone is a struggle. But being a parent with an anxiety disorder is a whole different ballgame. As a parent with an anxiety disorder, I can personally relate to all of the above. And if you find yourself in the same boat, you know it's not easy. It's an everyday struggle. And it doesn't get any easier. But there are ways to cope. Whether you are taking medication or not, these are all things we worry about when raising children.
By Gabrielle Fuentes8 years ago in Families
