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A Headache, Pain Killers, Surgery... and then drama.... Content Warning.
This week has been really hard. My oldest ended up in the ER last weekend due to severe ear pain. He had an ear infection. I updated his father and let him know that we would need to come up with a joint plan for medication transfer. His father informed me that I would have to give him access to my mailbox/property. I said no.
By The Schizophrenic Mom3 months ago in Families
Between the Blessing and the Feast
November 23, 2017 was the day I turned 32 as a married Army wife who was 9 weeks pregnant, with an already 15-month-old daughter. As it was also Thanksgiving, join me, as we walk through that day from waking up famished to feasting and all of the surprises that happened in between.
By Ash Ylvisaker3 months ago in Families
The first anniversary of the loss of my mom
December 2nd, 2025, marks the official first anniversary of my mother's passing. It has been A bit of a rough journey. Still, I was able to get by with my husband's and my daughter's help. Still, mostly I was helped by the grace of God. I'm happy to say my mom is there with him, as well as with my dad, my father passed away in 2017 of heart failure.
By stephanie borges3 months ago in Families
The Quiet Bravery of Luna and Her Three Little Stars
She was small, barely more than a kitten herself, with silver fur that glowed like moonlight and eyes too gentle for the life she’d been dealt. She had learned early that the world outside wasn’t cruel on purpose—it was simply too busy to notice creatures trying to survive in the corners of it.
By 𝒩𝓊𝓉𝓊 𝒱. 𝒞.3 months ago in Families
Why Many People Take Advantage of Those Who Are Poor
Every day, many people live quietly, almost hidden from the world. People do not notice them, not because they are not good, kind, or smart, but because they do not have money. There is a worker who works very hard every day, but still earns just enough to survive. There is a parent who worries about paying bills, buying food, or keeping a home for their children. Being poor is not just about money—it can make people feel small, ignored, and treated unfairly. It is a hard life, full of worries, and many people live like this every day.
By Bilal khan 3 months ago in Families
When the Lake Spoke My Father’s Name
I hadn't been back to my father's house in months. After the funeral, I told myself I needed time, space, anything that didn't remind me of hospital rooms and legal documents. So I avoided the place altogether, even though he'd lived there for twenty-seven years, and even though every good childhood memory I had was tied to the lake behind it.
By iftikhar Ahmad3 months ago in Families
Shaking Hands With The Doctor Who Saved My Father's Life
"Goddammit, Adi, I told you to be ready by twelve!" Mom shouted at me through the bathroom door, more than fifteen minutes before the agreed time. "Why do you always do this right before we have to leave?" She kept talking to herself at this point, an acquired skill that every mother seems to possess.
By Adrian CDTPPY3 months ago in Families
A Multitude of Blessings
Today was Thanksgiving here in the United States. I am nestled in tonight in a warm home with heat, two adorable children who got to spend the day with their Mommy, and my boyfriend. I have had a lot of things lately that I am not exactly thankful for, but I wanted to take a moment to count my blessings.
By The Schizophrenic Mom3 months ago in Families
