grief
Losing a family member is one of the most traumatic life events; Families must support one another to endure the five stages of grief and get through it together.
Kindness Brought Unimaginable Gifts
It was a stormy October day. Gusty winds were howling, and the trees were shaking vigorously. Shilpi came out to the porch to see how the neighborhood was doing. People had already put up lots of Halloween decorations — spiders, skeletons, lanterns, scarecrows, pumpkins, and more. If these decorations were not secured properly, they could easily fly away in such strong winds, she thought.
By Seema Patel16 days ago in Families
Regarding counseling for my Father
Dear Pastor Jim, Wow, it's been a long time since I've spoken to you. I see Janet posting on Instagram sometimes and it seems like y'all are doing really well! I hear of lots of changes in the church from my family (some good and some bad) and it seems like you have your hands full. I really want to thank you for taking on my dad's counseling while you have so much on your plate, it means a lot. That being said, I want to provide you with some necessary insight from my side of the fence. I recognize that counseling primarily focuses on the individual, but my father's issues with anxiety and insecurity are most often taken out on me, my mother, and sometimes my sister. We have all been victims of his behavior caused by his mental health, so I feel it's important that you know how this affects us.
By Olivia Minichiello27 days ago in Families
Through these eyes
Through my eyes I have seen 2 lives begin , seen many end, seen many hurt and so much more besides. I watched my children be born, their first moments, their first breaths. I heard their first cries, was there when they opened their eyes. My memory is fairly terrible but some things remain, mostly good stuff thankfully.
By ASHLEY SMITH29 days ago in Families
Why I Left My Mom- Chapter One: My Mother's History
Warning: This next chapter contains uncomfortable subjects like mentions of incest, child sodomy, life threatening accidents. I am trying to do my best to continue telling my mother's story without censors, as it should be told this way. Reader's discretion advised.
By Melissa Leighabout a month ago in Families
How Do We Do This?. Content Warning.
I have been distracted for several days now. My sister called me in tears the other night and said the word you never want to hear: cancer. It wasn’t her, if you are wondering. I would have, too. It wasn’t even my brother-in-law, the one connected to the most vile word in any language. It was her son.
By Alexandra Grantabout a month ago in Families
Coffee with Mom
If you ask someone what their favorite thing to do at the Disneyland Resort is, they will inevitably answer with some attraction like Star Tours, the Matterhorn, Haunted Mansion, or maybe even the Tea Cups—and that’s if they just stay in the Magic Kingdom without hopping over to California Adventure. Some might even answer with their favorite restaurant or a parade.
By Stephanie Hoogstad2 months ago in Families
