grief

Losing a family member is one of the most traumatic life events; Families must support one another to endure the five stages of grief and get through it together.

Faith and Obedience: What Abraham and Isaac Teach About Trusting the Unthinkable
Faith When It Makes No Sense The story of Abraham and Isaac still asks the hardest question: Do you trust God even when you don’t understand Him?
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast4 months ago in Families
Why People Are Addicted to Coloring Pages or Coloring Books:
Coloring is no longer just for kids. Grown-ups all over the globe are picking up coloured pencils, markers, and gel pens, spending hours colouring in intricate mandalas, cozy scenes, or mythical animals. Bookstores have entire sections of adult colouring books, and they flood social media with gorgeously finished pages. But why are colouring activities so addictive?
By Shenal Jay4 months ago in Families
Empty Cradle
The nursery was ready months before we even knew if we would need it. Soft yellow paint warmed the walls, a rocking chair stood proudly in the corner, and a white wooden cradle sat in the center, waiting. Waiting for the cries of a new life, the coos, the laughter, the endless lullabies.
By LUNA EDITH4 months ago in Families
Disappeared Newborns in Former Yugoslavia: ECtHR Rulings, Serbia’s Reforms, and Croatia’s Obligations
Between the 1960s and 1990s, thousands of parents in Serbia and Croatia were told their newborns had died, often without proof. The ECtHR ruled in Zorica Jovanović v. Serbia (2013) and Petrović v. Croatia (2025) that states violated family rights. Allegations include falsified identities, missing records, and illicit payments. Serbia has enacted reforms; Croatia must follow suit.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen4 months ago in Families
The House That Forgot Its Walls
Childhood: A Shelter of Love The old wooden house stood at the edge of a quiet street in a small town. Its walls were cracked its paint was fading and its windows were clouded with dust but for Mason and Olivia it was never just a building—it was the home where they raised their children.
By Article Writing Master4 months ago in Families
Five Things John Wick Taught Me About Dealing with Grief. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
I never batted two eyes when John Wick first came out. I figured it was a James Patterson novel turned into a movie — some James-Bond-esque thriller ending in Michael Bay explosions and a make-out scene with the hot blonde of the moment.
By DASL Writer5 months ago in Families
Why Is My Grandmother Not Here and How Do I Get Her Back?
I always thought the denial stage of grief must be the quickest. Surely it would only be the moments right after the death when you don’t believe what you’re told. The moment where the world shifts and you try to cling to the way things were before. I never imagined it would last longer than five minutes after the person is made aware of the loss.
By Samantha Smith5 months ago in Families
Failed relationships
Every love story begins like the first breath of spring. Two people meet, and suddenly the world feels softer, brighter, more forgiving. Hearts race, voices linger, and every glance carries the promise of forever. Psychologists call this early stage the honeymoon phase—a time when passion and intimacy surge, fueled by dopamine and the thrill of discovery. At this stage, partners often believe their love is invincible.
By Life Hopes5 months ago in Families
My Cousin Suzie
My cousin Suzie was a twin. They were the last of 14 children. There are only four of them left out of the fourteen, after Suzie died. One cousin has been in prison much of his life. I saw two of them at the funeral today.
By Denise E Lindquist5 months ago in Families
Check their reflection
I was skimming an article on Emotional Vampires this afternoon and contemplating the vampires in my life. It took me a long time to recognize them; even longer to accept without trying to change, or fix, or fight, about the fact that my family is maybe… not as supportive as the say they are.
By Celeste c Nicholson5 months ago in Families
My Mom and Her Last Words
The room was dim, the curtains half-drawn to shield the late afternoon sun. I remember the steady hum of the clock on the wall, each tick echoing louder than it should have. My mom lay in the hospital bed, her breaths uneven but steady enough to give me hope. Hope that, perhaps, she would stay just a little longer.
By Saqib Ullah5 months ago in Families
Dad, Tell Me Your Story: The Unwritten Legacy in Your Living Room
It hits you at the oddest moments. Maybe you’re watching him fiddle with the grill, a man perfectly comfortable in the silent ritual of cooking. Or perhaps you see an old, faded photograph of a young man with a different hairstyle and a glint in his eye you don’t quite recognize. In that moment, a simple, powerful thought emerges: I don't really know him.
By Epic Vibes5 months ago in Families