Families
Family relationships, in all their complicated glory. Families explores the intricacies of being parents, siblings, mentors, and friends.
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Stories in Families that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
Wise~Guys
— Look Behind what's in Front of You ~ Make Good Choices — Hey, So how you Doin'..! Made~Men — Mobster Movies romanticise a distinctive, elegant appearance, impeccable attire style, along with the 'Families' expressive lingo. Making their 'Bones' gave them Panache — with vintage fedoras, tailored pin-striped suits, mirror-polished wing-tip shoes adorned with tassels; with their 'Gun Moll' gorgeous dates on their arms.
By Jay Kantorabout a month ago in Families
Christmas Abroad: Celebrating the Holidays Without Family
I moved to South Korea in 2017. I was twenty-two years old and excited to start my career as an English Second Language Teacher. With a Bachelor's degree and six hundred dollars in my bank account, I set off for Busan.
By Kera Hollow2 months ago in Families
~Suits~
~ Dress-Code ~ Dress for Success Progressions ~ Twin, Lar, and I worked after school at Kinney Shoe Stores; Best Shoe-Dogs, ever. At the time mandatory to wear complete suits-ties: Fell in love with the cute cashier; lesson learned don't play in your own backyard! Whew, a lot of gabby-girls flowed through all day - shoulda stayed in that biz...!
By Jay Kantor4 months ago in Families
Reflecting on the End of Our Journey
A couple of weeks ago, I made the tough decision to stop breastfeeding. You can read about it here. Afterwards, I decided to keep a 14-day journal to track my moods, energy levels, food cravings and anything else I might notice.
By Sandy Gillman5 months ago in Families
The Neon Sign in Easter Candy
“Ope, let me just grab a quick photo of this for future reference,” I said to my husband as our then-six-year-old daughter proudly showed off her Easter candy haul sitting on my mother-in-law's living room floor, her legs tucked under her tiny body.
By Ash Ylvisaker5 months ago in Families
Collections
Themed story collections curated by the Vocal moderators.
Kids Say the Darndest Things
The unfiltered truths from the fruits of our loins. And the creepiest things they've ever said. Help?
Parenting Wars
Do or do not - there is no try. The ins and outs of one of the most difficult jobs on earth: parenting.
Nature vs. Nurture
What plays into our humanity? Nature vs. Nurture – how two factors affect one individual.
Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Families.
The 777 Rule for Healthy Marriages Why Every Couple Needs
My husband set a reminder on his phone. Tuesday, 7 PM: "Date night." I wanted to throw the phone at him. We'd been married eight years. Two kids. A mortgage that made me nauseous every month. And now my husband was treating me like a dentist appointment? Something to schedule, check off, forget?
By Understandshe.comabout 2 hours ago in Families
The 777 Rules For Couples: Why We Were Roommates With Wedding Rings For 3 Years
Last Tuesday, Raj passed me the salt at dinner. That was our conversation. Salt. No eye contact. Just... mechanical. I sat there thinking - when did we become this? Two people sharing a house, a bed, a Netflix password, but not a life. We used to talk until 3 AM. Now we schedule "check-ins" like business meetings.
By Understandshe.comabout 9 hours ago in Families
The Motherhood Trap: Why We Need to Stop Romanticizing Female Sacrifice
The video starts at 11:30 PM. A large family dinner has just ended. The scene is chaotic: plates piled high with leftovers, remnants of food scattered across the table, and children’s toys covering every inch of the floor. In the kitchen, pots and pans are a tangled mess. On the sofa, a husband is fast asleep, oblivious to the world.
By Elena Vance about 19 hours ago in Families
A Sister of 7 brothers
I am the only sister among seven brothers. Six of my brothers reached high positions in life, but the seventh—perhaps struck by an evil eye—remained behind. He was the most loving, compassionate, and supportive brother to me. His name was Zaman. He was the second child after me; the rest were younger. Through my mother’s prayers, all my brothers achieved respectable statuses. Zaman also received those prayers, and my mother loved him the most.
By Sudais Zakwan2 days ago in Families
Compulsions
Millions of Pakistanis live in the United States, having migrated from their homeland in search of a better life. By “a better life,” most people usually mean financial stability—and indeed, many do achieve it. Yet behind this apparent success lie countless struggles, silent sacrifices, and painful stories that rarely come to light.
By Sudais Zakwan2 days ago in Families
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