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All about how to stay connected, strengthen ties and talk politics with your big, happy extended family.

Raising Children Alone: Choice, Circumstance, and the Emotional Consequences We Rarely Talk About
In recent years, more people are raising children alone. Sometimes it is a deliberate choice. Other times it is the result of loss, separation, abandonment, or the need to leave an unsafe situation. Society often debates the decision itself, asking whether it was chosen or forced, as if that distinction determines whether the emotional weight is valid.
By Eunice Kamau29 days ago in Families
What If I Am the Victim
There is a moment many of us reach after deep self-reflection. You ask yourself hard questions. You examine your behavior. You wonder if you are the problem. And after all that honesty, another thought quietly appears. What if I am actually the victim
By Eunice Kamau29 days ago in Families
Filial Piety: Appreciating the Cycle of Asian Justice
Filial Piety is the central part of a Confucian value system concerned with the need to produce beneficial patterns from children who are expected to care for their parents. According to Confucius, a variety of virtues are needed to maintain a strong society: filial piety, righteousness, love, loyalty, sincerity, justice, tranquility, moderation, and harmony.
By SAMURAI SAM AND WILD DRAGONSabout a month ago in Families
Men who eat nuts tend to have better quality sperm
Peak Potency: How a Daily Nut Habit Elevates Male Sperm Quality Male fertility rates have dropped in recent years. Many couples struggle to conceive, and men often overlook their role in this challenge. Your diet can make a big difference here. Nuts stand out as a simple fix. They pack antioxidants and healthy fats that support better sperm quality. Think of them as fuel for your reproductive system. Studies show men who eat nuts regularly see real gains in sperm health. If you're planning a family or just want peak vitality, adding nuts could be your smart move.
By Story silver book about a month ago in Families
Bettijo Hirschi
Introduction Bettijo Hirschi is a multi‑talented creative professional from the United States. She works as a designer, art director, photographer, writer, and event planner. Bettijo has built a long career in creative work and media. People know her for her artistic skills, her work in magazines and television, and her lifestyle blog. She is also known in recent news because of changes in her personal life.
By Farhan Sayedabout a month ago in Families
How Pets Shape Us Into Better Humans. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
A good friend comes in any form, whether human or pet, capable of changing your personality and character. Like a good human friend, pets give you a new way of thinking, fresh perspectives, and teach you kindness.
By Pets Lifyabout a month ago in Families
Crack the Code: Your Definitive Guide to UK Spouse Visa Requirements
The dream of building a life together in the United Kingdom with your loved one is a powerful one, often fraught with anticipation and, let's be honest, a good deal of apprehension. Navigating the UK Spouse Visa application process can feel like deciphering a complex riddle, with stringent requirements and an unforgiving rulebook. But fear not; with the right guidance, clarity, and meticulous preparation, you can unlock this vital pathway to your shared future.
By Amir Husenabout a month ago in Families
The Love That Stays Off-Camera
I didn’t notice the fire until it was almost too late. It was a Tuesday in late October. Dry wind, brittle leaves, the kind of air that crackles with danger. I was inside, scrolling through bad news on my phone, when the smell hit—acrid, sharp, wrong. I ran outside just as smoke curled over the ridge behind our street.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Families
The Lifelong Legacy Game
Your up! Have you ever played a legacy game with family or friends? Many game makers have legacy versions of games, where the game is played over multiple sittings, each time progressing deeper into the story. Games like Charterstone, my favorite, Ticket to Ride, a popular train themed game, or Risk, if world domination is your shtick, are just a couple examples. Some take weeks, months or even years to complete, depending on how often you play in those parameters.
By Alexandra Grantabout 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