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.
I Opened My Father's Last Voicemail Five Years After He Died. AI-Generated.
For five years, I couldn't bring myself to press play. My phone was dying. Not physically—emotionally. It had survived three upgrades, countless photos, and more late-night scrolling sessions than I could count.
By Jerry Willson4 months ago in Families
Father's Day 2026
My husband is the charm. He is husband number three and has four children. Husband number two had one son. Husband number one and I had two children. This is for a total of seven children for me. And then there are thirty grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
By Denise E Lindquist4 months ago in Families
June 21st
June 21: My birthday and, this year, Father’s Day. It should be a happy time. In a way, it is. I have my dad and my puppies living with me. Both my brothers texted me “Happy Birthday” this morning, and I sent one of them back a “Happy Father’s Day” (only one of them is a father). My dad got me a birthday card with a Kohl’s gift certificate (I’m in desperate need of some new clothes), and tonight, we might have some pizza and chocolate cake to finish off the day. It’s not a big bash like we would have when we would go down to Disneyland or even when we would just go to the movies, but in its own simple way, it’s nice. It’s us. As long as I have someone to be with on my birthday, I’m content…for the most part.
By Stephanie Hoogstad4 months ago in Families
Holding Water in Open Palms
There is a strange kind of motherhood that has no name. It looks like love, sounds like responsibility, feels like devotion — but it carries no authority. I pour myself into children who are not mine, love them as though they were born from my own breath, yet I remain a guest in their lives. I am close enough to love them fiercely, close enough to worry, to nurture, to care, but never close enough to truly belong. There is always a line, however invisible, that reminds me where my place begins and ends.
By Gladys Kay Sidorenko4 months ago in Families
Andreas Szakacs on the Power of Community Support and Social Impact
In a world where many families continue to face challenges related to food security, healthcare access, and education, Andreas Szakacs believes that meaningful change begins at the community level. Through his commitment to philanthropy and social responsibility, Andreas Szakacs has become an advocate for initiatives that support children and families in underserved communities.
By Andreas szakacs5 months ago in Families
He Was Mine
On June 3rd, 2025, my father, Hugh Stewart, died. Dementia. I have written various pieces, including two challenge-winning poems about our complicated relationship. While it is true and fair that he was not an easy man to love, rather than taking further opportunities to discuss his failings, I wanted to commemorate the first anniversary of his death by celebrating him a little.
By Paul Stewart5 months ago in Families
