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The Difference Between Cruelty and Correction
Credit for Inspiration: Emily W. King) --- Pain Is Not Always Proof of Wrongdoing One of the most damaging confusions in modern relationships is the confusion between cruelty and correction. Cruelty is an act of contempt. Correction is an act of truth. Cruelty aims to belittle, punish, control, shame, or wound. Correction aims to bring reality back into view. The problem is that both can hurt. A cruel statement can hurt because it is vicious. A true correction can hurt because it exposes something that pride, comfort, denial, or fear would rather leave untouched. If the only standard is whether someone felt pain, then cruelty and correction become almost impossible to separate.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 months ago in Families
Men Are Not Afraid of Communication, Though They Are Tired of Punished Honesty
(Credit for inspiration: Emily W King) --- The Silence Is Not Always the Starting Point A common accusation in relationships is that men do not communicate. The complaint is familiar enough that it has become almost automatic. Men shut down. Men avoid hard conversations. Men refuse to open up. Men need to learn how to express themselves. There is truth inside that accusation when a man is careless, passive, immature, or emotionally absent. But the accusation often skips the more important question. What happened the last time he did communicate? What happened the last time he answered honestly, named the real issue, corrected the false assumption, admitted the painful truth, or said plainly what he had been trying not to say?
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 months ago in Families
When Truth Has to Protect Her Feelings
(Credit for Inspiration: Emily W. King) --- The Unequal Permission to Be Right There is a quiet double standard inside many modern conversations about relationships. Women are increasingly encouraged to stand on what they know, trust their discernment, speak their truth, hold their boundary, and stop shrinking themselves to keep peace. Men, however, are often given a different command. A man may also be right, but he is expected to find a way to be right that does not make the woman feel hurt, exposed, corrected, dismissed, insecure, embarrassed, or emotionally unsafe. The result is not equality. It is a conditional form of honesty where one person’s truth is allowed to stand directly, while the other person’s truth must first pass through the emotional response of the person receiving it.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 months ago in Families
Out with the Old, In with the New, for We Are the Only Solution
When One Season Ends When one season ends, another begins. That sounds simple until the season ending is one that carried pain, history, attachment, regret, and people who once mattered deeply. Letting go is not always a clean decision. Sometimes it feels like tearing away a part of life that once gave identity, comfort, or familiarity. The past can become a place people revisit because it is known, even when it is not healthy. Familiar pain can feel safer than unfamiliar peace because the mind knows how to survive what it has already endured. But survival is not the same as growth, and remembering is not the same as living.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 months ago in Families
THINGS TO DO IN LUXOR
Karnak Temple Complex is one of the largest and most impressive religious sites ever built in the ancient world, located in Luxor on the east bank of the Nile River. This vast complex is not a single temple but a collection of temples, chapels, pylons, and sanctuaries constructed over more than 2,000 years by successive pharaohs. It was primarily dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, the chief deity of ancient Egypt, along with his consort Mut and their son Khonsu.
By mohamed MOHAMED5 months ago in Families
Things TO DO In Cairo
Egypt is one of the most extraordinary countries in the world, known for its ancient civilization, iconic monuments, and diverse landscapes that stretch from golden deserts to vibrant coral seas. Often called the “Land of the Pharaohs,” Egypt has a history that spans more than 5,000 years, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited civilizations on Earth. It is a destination where the past and present exist side by side, offering travelers a unique journey through time.
By mohamed MOHAMED5 months ago in Families
Things To Do In Sharm
Al Sahaba Mosque is one of the most impressive and beautiful landmarks in Sharm El Sheikh, located in the Old Market (Old Sharm) area. Opened in 2017, the mosque quickly became a major attraction for both locals and tourists due to its grand architecture, spiritual significance, and striking design that blends different Islamic styles.
By mohamed MOHAMED5 months ago in Families
Things TO Do In Sharm El Sheikh
Tiran Island is one of the most beautiful and popular excursion destinations for visitors staying in Sharm El Sheikh. Located at the entrance of the Gulf of Aqaba in the Red Sea, the island is known for its crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and rich marine life. Although visitors usually do not stay on the island itself, it is a major stop on boat trips and snorkeling cruises that depart daily from Sharm El Sheikh.
By mohamed MOHAMED5 months ago in Families
The House Without Mother
I don’t know why life without a mother is called life. Because when she was there, everything was complete, and when she was gone, it was as if the soul had left everything. Now this is a house… but it’s not like a house. The walls are the same, the rooms are the same, the things are the same, but in the middle of all this, there is no “mother” who kept everything alive.
By hassan khan5 months ago in Families
