Family

Cousin Johnny
Handling a tragedy is never easy as a young child, for me it made me realize that everything would not always be wonderful and happy. Revealing, that “The power of imagination,” is not always that powerful. The made up world of a child’s mind is simply circled around blissful thinking. Being so young, children just assume that the real world is the same as their own, and nothing bad can come across their path. When it comes time for a child to actually experience a tragic incident for the first time, they are stunned, as they try to piece together what is going on around them.
By Jasmin McCardell4 years ago in Confessions
End of The World
Trembling, I hid under a paper-thin blanket trying hard not to emit a single decibel of sound...trying hard not to move a muscle. If they knew I was here, my life would be over. Would I make it? Would they let me live? Or would they end my life as I knew it? I sure could use Harry Potter's invisibility cloak right now...then there'd be no chance they'd find me...
By Ashleigh Riley4 years ago in Confessions
Blinded by life
When I was about 7 ish I started to realize things. Things that kids really shouldn’t have to worry about. But I liked to notice. While every other kid was out playing with friends at parks and hanging out, I danced in the small dust devils that brought the autumn leaves to life.
By Krystal4 years ago in Confessions
Being a mom is Stressful!
Everyone paints this perfect picture of moms, like we are supposed to be the perfect parent 24/7, 365 days a year or that because we are moms, we are not allowed to have me time, or go out. Well I'm here to tell you that that is fucking bullshit. Moms need breaks.. From their kids, from EVERYONE. Because if not? Well I will most definitely tell you. My youngest is 16 months old and my fiancé and I haven't had a break since she was born.. Its exhausting.. draining.. and I am fricken tired! If you read my last blog, you would know that I am 22, with 5 children(between Andrew and I), and that I have crazy ass mental disorders.. Yeah. My daughter, Ivory, is at that stage where she wants everything she sees and if she can't have it she screams for 20 minutes straight. Plus she's hitting and pulling hair.. She don't give a damn about anything. Then I am dealing with my son, Tobiason, he is 5 in less than a month, and he is a troubled child. He is on medication to help his ADHD but he has major anger problems and it is so difficult dealing with him at times..
By Dalene Hultine4 years ago in Confessions
Why I Told My Kids of Mistakes I Made
I was raised during an era when parents used the terms “because I said so” and “do as I say, not as I do.” After I had kids of my own, I chose to break that cycle of explanation avoidance and humanize myself as a parent.
By Lori Armstrong4 years ago in Confessions
The battle
I felt betrayed by my father, grandmother, and brother, who at the time was my best friend when he left me. But, unfortunately, I now understand the true selfishness behind their heinous actions. So, this story is about how my family betrayed me!
By Ari4 years ago in Confessions
The last 365 days
Growing up without my mother I always had that feeling that something was missing and for many years I searched for something to fill that void.
By Angel Patton4 years ago in Confessions
White Privilege on Parade: The trouble with St. Patrick's Day
Thanks to COVID-19, Cleveland’s 2021 St. Patrick’s Day parade has been canceled for the second straight year. First held in 1842, the parade’s incredible staying power is a testament to its popularity. St. Patrick’s Day in Cleveland has always been a celebration of Irish survival in the face of adversity.
By Ashley Herzog4 years ago in Confessions
American Cheese
"Who DID IT?!" It had been long months, long weeks, and long days since I had seen my sisters. And even longer since I had seen my parents. But what a homecoming.
By B. Pratt4 years ago in Confessions
Secondary
I love my job because…. Actually - honestly - it is really difficult to love anything about my job. The person I work for hardly speaks to me, so I am constantly left guessing what he needs or wants and there’s never any recognition of a job well done. If I get a promotion, it’s only after my father either hands over his responsibilities because he can no longer continue or after his death. Can’t say I look forward to the circumstances of that promotion. There’s no benefits or overtime for this 24/7/365 job. Actually, there’s not even any real extra workers. And folks love to complain about having to kiss a customer or boss’s ass? How about wiping it? Yep - part of my job. Welcome to the unglamorous world of caregiving!
By Megan Baker (Left Vocal in 2023)4 years ago in Confessions
What They Don't Tell You about Abortion
The silence was thick, only occasionally broken by the squeaking metal door and the numbing call of names I couldn't register. I stared at my shoes trying not to make eye contact with a girl from my high school chemistry class. She too looked down as she sat against the gray green adjacent wall, ten feet away from me.
By Confessions of an Undercover People Pleaser4 years ago in Confessions
Genuine Online Astrology Services in India
India is one of the finest and top-rated countries which supports the beneficial routes of digitalization. Every field in India is increasing its values in the digital platform. So Astrology is also circulating its divine truth all over the internet. Many Genuine Online Astrology Services In India are waving their best deals. Astrology is at the peak because this divine energy can support the universe in gaining much insight about the future. Everybody can get valuable imposition of planets on their life and how to deal with those suffering times. There will be no risks to your life if you will get the pleasing effects of planets and stars in your Horoscope. So, astrology can be the torchbearer to gain a lot of succeeding paths in our life.
By Aisha4 years ago in Confessions