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I Know I Disappeared Again.... Content Warning.
I know I was gone for several weeks until now and that I spoke to basically no one. The amount of stuff that has happened and the heaviness has been beyond overwhelming.
By Rene Petersabout a month ago in Families
The Last Gallop
In a small village nestled between golden wheat fields and sun-cracked hills, there lived a horse named Bahar. He wasn’t sleek or swift, nor did he have a pedigree worth boasting about. His coat was dull in places, his legs bore old scars, and one ear was half-torn from a long-forgotten storm. But to twelve-year-old Rehan, Bahar was more than a horse—he was memory, comfort, and home.
By meerjananabout a month ago in Families
How to Recognize Toxic or Narcissistic In-Laws Early
Most people don’t realize they’re dealing with toxic or narcissistic in-laws until they’re already deeply entangled, emotionally exhausted, doubting themselves, and wondering how normal family disagreements turned into constant battles.
By Eunice Kamauabout a month ago in Families
The Last Day of 2025. Content Warning.
2025 was an objectively hard year for me. I would be lying if I said that I wasn't extremely thrilled to be done with whatever this last year has been! It is fitting that I want to use Wednesdays to write wacky things... and the end of 2025 is on a Wednesday - as it has been one wacky year!
By The Schizophrenic Momabout a month ago in Families
Abuse Comes In Many Forms
There are many forms of abuse in relationships, and some show very few signs to those on the outside. Abuse: Definition
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in Families
The Space Between Noticing
The city woke up loudly, but Jonah always noticed the silence first. It lived in the early hours, tucked between the hum of traffic and the clatter of metal gates opening for business. It lingered in the spaces most people rushed through without a second thought. Jonah didn’t rush. He never had.
By Yasir khanabout a month ago in Families
Gratitude in the wake of loss
As I sit here writing this, I’m still trying to figure out where to begin. These past few days have been heavy...heavier than I expected, especially with the holidays happening around me. My heart has been carrying the weight of losing a family member, a feeling many can relate to. Even though I trust that God is taking care of them, the closeness of their passing has made me think about life in a completely different way.
By Musulyn M (MUSE)2 months ago in Families
Friends: Our Chosen Family
Friend: Definition According to most dictionaries, a friend is a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection. True friendship is not one-sided. Each person respects and looks out for the other's well-being. The relationship is stronger than just knowing someone or being acquainted with a person. The relationship goes much deeper than that. In order to be a true friend, three components must always exist.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in Families
Thanksgiving — Christmas Celebration
Earlier in the week, we saw all four of our city kids, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. We didn’t see six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
By Denise E Lindquist2 months ago in Families
I ACCEPT WHO I AM
Life isn't easy but much rather a rollercoaster of issues and emotions that are left unresolved. Being a teenager trapped in a cycle of depression , feeling left and not fitting makes life even worse. The feeling of having a voice but not being able to use it is worse. To isolate yourself and to be all consumed by a put of emotions.
By Unwritten Chapters2 months ago in Families
Preparing Emotionally for Residential Dementia Care
The decision to seek residential care for someone you love who is living with dementia is rarely made lightly. It comes after countless sleepless nights, after you've given everything you have, after you've tried every strategy you know. And still, when the moment arrives, it can feel like the hardest thing you've ever had to do.
By Jocelyn N2 months ago in Families
Three Pizzerias Worth Traveling For (and How to Order Without Looking Lost)
I’m not interested in declaring “the best pizza in the world.” Italy doesn’t really think that way. Italian’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
By Andrea Zanon2 months ago in Families