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The Night We All Stayed Up
It started as an ordinary Friday evening, quiet and uneventful. We had finished dinner, the dishes were stacked, and my parents were preparing for a movie night. But my little sister had an idea that changed the entire evening: a sleepover in the living room. She begged us, pleaded even, until finally, my parents agreed. That was the beginning of one of the most unforgettable nights in our family history.
By syed5 months ago in Families
Female sexual dysfunction
What Is Female Sexual Dysfunction? Female sexual dysfunction refers to ongoing sexual problems that make intimacy less satisfying or cause stress in a relationship. These issues can involve desire, arousal, orgasm, or pain during sex.
By MUHAMMAD Abbas5 months ago in Families
Mile Marker
# Mile Markers Once upon a Time couldn't come fast enough, I thought as the big gray four door pickup with my entire bedroom strapped into a Uhaul trailer backed out of my childhood driveway and entered the streets of adulthood. I silently counted my blessings as each mile marker passed as we furthered away from the 710 freeway onto open road tree divided patches of land as we trailed up Pacific Coast Highway.
By Autumn 5 months ago in Families
The Heart Behind the Helmet
The Heart Behind the Helmet: The Story of Diego Pavia's Biggest Fan In the world of college football, we celebrate the quarterbacks for their arm strength, their mobility, and their leadership on the field. We know the names, the stats, and the highlight reels. But behind every great athlete is a foundation of support, often built by family. For New Mexico State quarterback Diego Pavia, that unwavering foundation, his biggest fan, is his mother.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in Families
The Old Music Box That Saved a Family:
Families are like stories, full of ups and downs, laughter and tears. Sometimes, it’s not big events that change everything, but small moments. A smile, a kind word, or a forgotten treasure can remind us of what truly matters.
By Zeenat Chauhan5 months ago in Families
Do Your Adult Children Like Spending Time With You?
Many parents, who have otherwise healthy relationships with their adult children, complain that their children get snippy and irritable when they spend significant amounts of time together. Alternatively, they don’t understand why their adult children seem to only spend calculated amounts of time with them, or refrain from sharing aspects of their life with them.
By Marlena Guzowski5 months ago in Families
From Scholarship Winner to Wanted Man: The Path of the Kirk Shooting Suspect
In the conservative southern Utah city where Tyler Robinson grew up, neighbors and classmates described him as a reserved, intelligent young man raised in a Republican family who was deeply interested in video games, comic books and current events.
By MUHAMMAD Abbas5 months ago in Families
Why the SOAP Bible Study Method Is the Key to a Deeper Walk with God
I remember the first time I sat down with my Bible and a blank notebook. I had the desire to grow in my faith, but I wasn’t sure where to begin. I opened the Scriptures, read a few verses, and then stared at the page wondering, “What do I do with this?”
By Harry5 months ago in Families
Dogs as Family: Why the West Chooses Pets Over Parenthood
Introduction In many Western countries, a quiet but powerful cultural shift is taking place. Fewer people are choosing to have children, and in their place, dogs are becoming the emotional center of family life. While once considered loyal companions or guardians of the home, dogs today are being treated as “fur babies,” complete with birthday celebrations, designer outfits, and premium healthcare. This trend raises an important question: why are Western societies increasingly choosing pets over parenthood?
By Farhan5 months ago in Families
The Way She Calls Me
There are many sounds in the world—songs of birds, noise of the city, laughter of children, and even the silence of night. But for me, there is one sound that is more powerful than all others. It is the way she calls my name.
By MUHAMMAD UMAIR KHAN5 months ago in Families
A Full Moon and Some Crystals. Top Story - September 2025. Content Warning.
Tonight the full moon is beautiful. It reminds me of the fullness of my life and it was amazing seeing the orange coloration with my kids as it rose!
By The Schizophrenic Mom5 months ago in Families
The Neon Sign in Easter Candy. Top Story - September 2025.
“Ope, let me just grab a quick photo of this for future reference,” I said to my husband as our then-six-year-old daughter proudly showed off her Easter candy haul sitting on my mother-in-law's living room floor, her legs tucked under her tiny body.
By Ash Ylvisaker5 months ago in Families