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Do I Even Have the Right Not to Love My Mother?
Trigger warning: child abuse, self-harm, psychological trauma, surveillance I want to share the story of my friend Emma.
By Nikol Danilovaabout a month ago in Families
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“Alright then, I’ll leave you now to discuss things as a family. I’ll be right outside when you’re ready to talk through our next steps together.”
By Blake Stephensonabout a month ago in Families
The Kind-Hearted Friend
In a lush forest, there lived a troop of monkeys. Among this troop were two young monkeys who were notorious for their mischievous behavior. Their constant pranks and antics had even exhausted their parents, who often scolded them for their wildness. In the same forest, there was a young giraffe, a gentle and innocent creature, known for his simplicity and good nature. One day, while grazing on the green grass, the young giraffe wandered into a part of the forest where the mischievous monkey duo was busy plucking leaves and fruits from the trees to eat.
By Sudais Zakwanabout a month ago in Families
The Wise Rooster
The Wise Rooster “You are fortunate,” the ox said to the donkey, “because I plow the fields all day while you live in comfort.” The donkey replied, “If you listen to me, you too can find peace. Pretend to be sick tomorrow while working, and the owner will not make you work.”
By Sudais Zakwanabout a month ago in Families
The Foolish Wife
The Foolish Wife A farmer knew that his wife was not very intelligent, so he believed that arguing with her was useless. A poor farmer lived in a village. He worked in his fields all day and earned just enough to manage two meals a day. He himself was simple and honest, but the wife he had married was extremely foolish. Their marriage was still new. One morning, before leaving for the fields, the farmer said to his wife, “I will be plowing all day and will be very tired and hungry. Please cook a good meal for me by the time I return, and also bring a glass of vinegar that I bought last year.”
By Sudais Zakwanabout a month ago in Families
Growing Up Without a Dad
Growing up without a dad leaves a space you notice even before you can name it. It is not always about what is missing materially. It is about guidance, reassurance, and the quiet sense that someone is always there to support you. Children notice absence even when adults try to soften it or explain it away. They notice empty chairs at birthdays, missed celebrations, and unanswered questions about who they are and where they belong.
By Eunice Kamauabout a month ago in Families
The Mysterious Call
The rain tapped rhythmically against the attic window as Clara sorted through her late grandmother’s belongings. Dust motes danced in the beam of her flashlight, settling on a vintage rotary phone—ivory-colored, its cord frayed at the base, a relic from the 1970s. She’d never seen it before; her grandmother had always used a sleek modern handset in her final years. Curious, Clara plugged it into the wall socket, half-expecting nothing but silence.
By David cenabout a month ago in Families
Chicago Communities on Edge as State Probes Alleged Landlord Tip to lCE. AI-Generated.
A recent ICE raid in Chicago has once again put immigrant communities on high alert, and now Illinois state authorities are investigating claims that a landlord may have tipped off federal agents before the operation. The raid, which targeted residents of a South Shore apartment building, led to dozens of arrests and left families shaken, fueling questions about tenant safety, civil rights, and community trust.
By Asad Aliabout a month ago in Families
Do I Even Have the Right Not to Love My Mother?
Trigger warning: child abuse, self-harm, psychological trauma, surveillance I want to share the story of my friend Emma.
By Nikol Danilovaabout a month ago in Families
The Main Benefits of Swimming for Kids. AI-Generated.
Swimming does more than just keep kids active - it strengthens their bodies and sharpens their minds. When taught correctly, swimming helps kids get stronger, improves their movement, and teaches them to trust themselves, all with minimal strain on growing muscles and joints. It's not only great exercise but a life skill they'll use long after childhood.
By Lilly Evansabout a month ago in Families
Building Trust Through Safety: The Journey to High Reliability in Healthcare
Healthcare is a field where lives depend on daily choices. Small mistakes can cause serious harm. For this reason, many leaders now focus on High Reliability in Healthcare. This idea comes from industries like aviation and nuclear power. These fields work with high risk, yet they keep failures rare. Healthcare can follow the same path with the right mindset and systems in place. The journey takes time, effort, and clear goals. It starts with High Reliability Organizations in Healthcare, which place safety first in every action and decision. High Reliability in Healthcare means doing the right thing every time. It means reducing errors, learning from problems, and protecting patients. This approach does not rely on luck or heroics. It depends on strong systems, teamwork, and shared values. Hospitals and clinics that choose this path aim for steady care, even under pressure. They do not accept harm as usual. They work each day to make care safer.
By Brady Beitlichabout a month ago in Families
How to Know When a Person with Dementia Is Nearing the End of Their Life
Watching someone you love slip away through dementia is heartbreaking. It's that slow fade where their spark dims, and suddenly you're wondering if the end is close. One of the toughest parts is spotting the signs death is near dementia – those quiet signals that the body is shutting down. I've been there with my own family, holding hands as the room grew still, and it helps to know what to expect. This isn't about giving up; it's about being ready to comfort them through those final days.
By Shelia Baileyabout a month ago in Families