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.

Grandfather's Ambrosia
I sit at my grandfather’s desk, in his house, his garden, his home. He is alive around me. I took a moment to stroll where he may have walked. I saw the world with his eyes. I stopped intuitively at different moments, looking at a flower here, a tree there. I saw his care and character in each present living thing that exists in his garden. Even under duress without his constant touch, his life is strong in its contribution. His legacy continuing to touch the present moment in daily life; none more present than being amongst the plants, soil and growth he nurtured. The rocks he carefully and meticulously placed with purpose behind each placement so that even the unmoving would move people with an image of who he is.
By Dylan Breen4 years ago in Families
Grieving a Living Parent: Week 2
This week was easier. I didn't need as much time for self-care to cope with the feelings of loss and grief. There were a few moments where I found myself really wishing I could call my dad and tell him what I had accomplished, and some deep sadness at not being able to. Even those didn't last very long, and I still managed to celebrate my little victories.
By Inaya Jayne4 years ago in Families
My Mom's Last Song
My Mom liked to sing. She sang. And she sang. She’d sing to the radio; she’d sing while she was baking or mopping or doing the dishes. She’d sing when we were driving across Canada on long family road trips.
By Catherine Kenwell4 years ago in Families
The Mind of an Introvert
A constant weight that never falters, A constant sore that never heals. We wear a mask to hide the truth, Even though people don’t care enough to try and discover them.
By Reem Elhaj4 years ago in Families
Child abuse
Nobody should go through this. My father hit me with a belt when i was 13. It's was technically child abuse.I felt upset and i had trauma and pain. I go to bed at night time. I don't care when people say I shouldn't put this up on social media because this is an experience no body should go through. It was 2011. I wish child protection services got involved. Headspace told me in 2016.No legal action was taken people don't know what it feels like because you have never experienced it. Psychology effects into adulthood can be harming.
By Brandi Dexter4 years ago in Families
My High School Student *Chose* Prison
I was teaching English at a local high school years ago when I grew worried about a ninth grade student (let’s call him Billy). Billy regularly got suspended (was on the verge of expulsion), appeared to be in a gang (from what I could tell), and never once came to class with pencil, paper, or any other supplies (I supplied those for him each day he attended — sometimes you have to pick your battles). It troubled me that seemed to have no interest in school or his own future, as evidenced by chronic absenteeism. Since the typical ninth grader is about 14 years old, I was especially concerned.
By KD Fox4 years ago in Families
After failing the postgraduate entrance examination, I ran away from home again and again
"Then you can't always let her will, why don't you go to work after graduation?" A word from the relatives suddenly stopped the noise in the banquet, making me sitting beside my mother almost lost my courtesy for a while.
By david4 years ago in Families
Cancer is Hard on the Whole Family
Since I wrote about my father I thought I would write about my mother and all the struggles she had to overcome. My mother was born into a normal middle-class family. She had struggles just like many of us growing up. From the things I heard and the mental illness in the family, my grandma made things hard for her and her sisters growing up.
By Kerrie G.Diaz4 years ago in Families
The Trappers pt. 3
JOEL: "Hey Honey! Did you make that appointment with Doctor Chen yet?" Oh shoot. Not yet. "I called the office yesterday and no one picked up. I'll call again tomorrow." "Joel, this is the fourth time you've forgotten to call. How about I just make the appointment for you?" "I'm a grown man, M. I think I can handle making a doctor's appointment for myself. Also, I didn't forget!" "You always say that. I can see right through you, you liar!" "DON'T CALL ME A LIAR!" M hates it when I yell. Her eyes tell me she's concerned. "I'm sorry. That was uncalled for." She wasn't wrong. Such a cliche. Why are women always right? "Doesn't matter. I'll call tomorrow." "I just want to make sure everything's OK. You've been a bit more forgetful recently so it's important we check that you're all good. You probably are, but it never hurts to make sure!" She gives me a wink and a smile that makes me melt like ice cream in Phoenix. "I know, M. I'll remember to get it done." I have a feeling I'm going to forget again so I write it down. Probably should have thought of that the last couple times.
By Jessica Kim-Patterson4 years ago in Families
Growing up with a self centred father
I had the most happiest childhood when my parents were together and my granny visited Australia. He started to become more cold and unloving when he left my mum to marry a younger women who was about 10 years and half younger than him. He was more focused on pleasing a younger lady. Married her overseas and she had a baby with him so quick.
By Brandi Dexter4 years ago in Families
The trajectory（1）
(1) A car accident dissolves a family and completely changes the course of a person's life. Currie's husband drives large goods for a living. Although he doesn't own a big truck, he can always get a steady stream of freight owners with his driving skills, no matter long distance or short distance. Because the source of the family's life all pressure on his shoulder, must use their own hard work in order to buy a family life must.
By Ivan A Jaramillo4 years ago in Families
I find women who have a habit of putting their partners down, putting them down, and seeming dominant
1. She has been oppressed by her parents since she was a child. In marriage, there is this type of woman who seems to be very strong and superior, who often criticizes her husband and says everything in the family. They look beautiful from the outside, but they're really pathetic. Because a woman can have such a strong character, most of the reason is the family of origin is unfortunate.
By 邱前程4 years ago in Families