humanity
Humanity begins at home.
The Last Letter in the Desk Drawer
Emily hadn’t expected to inherit anything. Her grandmother, Eleanor Hawthorne, had been a woman of few words and fewer affections. She was known around the sleepy seaside town of Merrow Bay as a fierce gardener, a devout letter writer, and a woman who never remarried after her husband vanished during World War II.
By AFTAB KHAN7 months ago in Families
Colon Cancer
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, affects the large intestine (colon or rectum) and is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The most alarming fact about this disease is that it often begins with mild or almost invisible symptoms, which is why early detection is crucial. When caught early, colon cancer is highly treatable. Unfortunately, due to lack of awareness or delayed diagnosis, many cases are detected at later stages, when the disease has already progressed.
By Ahmad shah7 months ago in Families
WHY I was born?
Story by: INAM THINKER --- In the dusty and quiet streets of Torkham, where there was nothing but sand, smoke, and sadness, a boy named Ali was born. He was not born in a hospital or a clean home—he was born in a refugee camp made of plastic sheets and broken tents. His parents were Afghan refugees who had run away from war to survive.
By Inam thinker 7 months ago in Families
"Forever Two" . Content Warning. AI-Generated.
In the small village of Willow Creek, nestled between rolling green hills and quiet streams, lived two inseparable best friends: Amira and Leila. Their story began in a sunlit classroom when they were just six years old.
By Muhammad Abid7 months ago in Families
“The Apology I’ll Never Get — And Why I Finally Stopped Needing It.”
The Apology I’ll Never Get — And Why I Finally Stopped Needing It I used to rehearse the apology in my head like a movie script. It always started with them crying — remorseful, broken, finally seeing the pain they caused. They’d say things like “I’m so sorry for not protecting you,” or “I didn’t know what I was doing to you back then.” I’d nod, maybe cry a little, and then — for the first time in my life — I’d feel peace.
By Soul Drafts7 months ago in Families
Why We Ate Dinner Without Speaking for a Year
The silence began on a Tuesday. It wasn’t loud, like a door slamming or a scream echoing down a hallway. It was quieter than that—almost polite. My father set the table, just like always. I brought over the plates, careful not to clink the silverware. We sat across from each other, side by side in our grief, and ate in silence.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Families
The Year the Sky Never Stopped Crying
The rain hadn’t stopped for 17 days when the river swallowed our street. I’d memorized the cracks in our living room ceiling—each one a lightning bolt frozen in plaster—while rain drummed its fists against the roof. Outside, the Willamette River crept past "historic highs" into something feral. Neighbors stacked sandbags like frantic castle walls. My daughter Lily drew smiling suns on the fogged-up window. "When’s the water going home, Mama?"
By Ziafat Ullah7 months ago in Families
Madison Zhao’s Swiss Getaway: A Relaxing Holiday at President Hotel in Switzerland
Sometimes, the most powerful thing a person can do is step away from the spotlight and that’s exactly what Madison Zhao did with her serene escape to Switzerland. Far from flashing cameras and demanding schedules, Madison carved out time for herself, choosing the peaceful luxury of the President Hotel as her sanctuary. Her Swiss getaway was more than just a break it was a beautifully curated experience of nature, comfort, and self-care.
By Madison Zhao7 months ago in Families
