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Haunted by the Past
A door creaked. Hassan got up from his uncomfortable bed. Halfway through, he remembered that the door was already rusty. Slightly relaxed, he lay down again. He was beginning to wonder if it was him getting merely paranoid, or the room really seemed to be haunted by creatures that bothered him every night. Then there was also the fact that the noises only came at night, and died down by morning. It wasn’t that Hassan was not aware since he left early for work; they really did not exist even if he was working from home. That is, if one could call a small, shabby, deserted room, devoid of humans, home.
By Maryam Pardesi5 years ago in Families
Butterflies
Trigger Warning: Self-harm and suicide methods are mentioned (without any images). Look at me in that picture; I felt so ugly. I have always wanted to look different. I didn't know what was about to happen to me though. What I do know now is that my life will never be the same.
By Rene Peters5 years ago in Families
Why Won’t Anyone Listen?
Since I was 20, I have (The realization of this didn’t come until recently surprisingly) devoted my entire life to my family. I was married I took care of our home and the children . This wasn’t my first marriage, but it turned out to be my biggest mistake in life.
By “K. Dee Livingston” (D.S.A)5 years ago in Families
Runway ready!
Dear Mom, I know I have had different kinds of teachers in my life. There were strict ones that focused on what I “couldn’t do” or “shouldn’t” do. Then there were “simple” ones that dumbed things down so much, I felt like I was stuck in preschool. I also had some “better than normal” teachers, and I could go on about the types of teachers I’ve experienced in my lifetime, but that’s not really the point. The point is—YOU—were my “model” teacher. You wore your content every day. You were and still are my walking three dimensional figure of the subject area of LIFE that you continue to teach me. I know many times you feel underqualified and undereducated because you didn’t graduate from college and get numerous degrees in life. However, you have taught me more about life than I care to admit on most occasions (sorry), but HOW you’ve taught me is what really makes you the hero in my book. You didn’t say, “ok turn to page____ and remember steps xyz—you just LIVED. You shaped me with your life, your decisions, your mistakes, and your vulnerability.
By Natalie Stover5 years ago in Families
A letter to my hero
To my greatest hero and ally, my father. We didn't always see eye to eye but I suspect the same goes for most children and their parents. When I was a kid, you were always there when I scraped my knee or if I just wanted to pester you. Through all of my failings, you were there. You're the one who taught me everything I know and I know there are many more lessons to come. When I have children of my own, I hope to be as good of a father to them as you are to me. I owe so much to you. I know the things I do won't always make sense to you but I try to do right by you and for myself. When I suffered my first heartbreak, you were there to teach me that it isn't the end of the world, that they just weren't the one for me nor I for them. When my grades started suffering, you were there to put me back on the path to success. The day I graduated, you were the first person I looked for after the ceremony because I wanted to thank you for always pushing me to do better than I thought I was ever capable of. You might not have been there when I got my first job but you were there to tell me to take a step back and think about where people were coming from. I left you alone without any warning to move across the country and when it didn't work out for me, you welcomed me back with open arms and even though you knew it wouldn't work out, you let me experience it and learn from it, the day I came home was the day you told me that you wouldn't always be around to teach me these things so it is important that I must learn for myself, without your guidance. Since that day, I became more attentive to my surroundings as well as my actions. I know I haven't been the best son in these last few years but I want you to know I'm trying my hardest to make up for my wrongdoings against you. I know whatever my future holds, or whatever I decide to do in my life, that you'll always be there for me. I know you will do your best to pick me up and put me on the right path if I stray from it. You are the only person who I respect the most in my life, of course, I respect others for who they are, you hold the highest position in my life. I hope you're there for when I get married, for when I have a son or a daughter, I know you're going to tell me "I told you so" whenever they act out and I look forward to that day because then I'll know I'll be where you've always wanted me to be; successful in life. I know you did your best as a parent and I want you to know that when the time comes, I will do my best as well. I want you to be around for as long as possible because when you go, I will only have what you taught me and our memories together. I'll look back on any argument we may have had and I'll laugh, because no matter the disagreement, it would be a pointless argument. I'll share stories about you with those closest to me. You are my greatest hero and ally, I know you will have my back no matter what. If you ever get to read this letter, I love you, dad.
By Gage Heaven5 years ago in Families
Online Safety for Children
Due to intense opposition from the US government, lawmakers, and parents, Instagram's parent company, Meta (formerly Facebook), was forced to suspend the development of Instagram for Kids for children aged 13 and under in September 2021.
By Bawa Murtala5 years ago in Families
THe Eff towel of light to my seniors.
as i saw this contest i knew i had to join this so here we go, my name is mimilove the story of Martin Luther King is one of a kind and that has shape my life. growing up we had nothing but always find a way to share even if its a little meal with a kids that is playing outside or a kid that was sent to beg so the family can have something to eat. i will sneak in my house and give them at least a potato or a cup of beans since we didn't have much either, so kindness was instill in me since i was little because that what my mother did as she was a single mother to me and my brother but she was the mother of the whole community always feeding people after a long day in the farm under the sun. the kids in the community always knew the time and will fall her she will share whatever she had brought back and will escort each kids to their place. one day a miracle happen my mom got a job as to become a leader in our community and got to afford to buy more stuff for the kids and then the war broke we lost lot of our friends in the war and left my mother paralyze . we got to migrate abroad but the value of kindness was forever instill in me.
By Fridous jeune5 years ago in Families
Gone Fishin'
Punsutawney Phil saw his shadow again this week. Of course he did... Which means, it's nearly time for the Weather Games here in western Pennsylvania. In fact, they kicked off two weeks ago, with barely a dusting of snow all season, followed by eight inches in two days. Then a week later, frigid cold that shatters your hair strands when you pull up your hood rolls in. That gets chased away in another week (so yesterday, basically) by ten more inches of snow in under twelve hours.
By Brenda George5 years ago in Families
