We get it, your connection with your family is supposed to be this mythical bond that nobody and nothing can break—however, sometimes it’s okay to distance yourself from certain family members, even if that means cutting them off indefinitely. You should never compromise your mental, emotional or physical health for the sake of tolerating a …
My mom is awesome. She’s strong and not afraid to speak her mind. I’ve inherited both of those traits from her. I have also inherited the “mom” gene. This doesn’t mean I’m baby crazy or anything like that. No, the “mom” gene is the gene that makes you “mom” everyone. You may not even know …
When you give a girl a brother… You give her someone to laugh with. Chances are, you laugh harder at the things he says and does than you do at anyone else. It’s always been that way, and it probably always will be. She’ll have a personal bodyguard. He is allowed to be mean to …
I wouldn’t trade being daddy’s little girl for anything. I’m so glad I have the most amazing father and male role model in my life. I am blessed to have a selfless, hardworking, and compassionate father. Here’s a list of 11 things you know if you’re like me and you’re a “daddy’s girl.” 1. You …
Thank you, for leaving me. Thank you, for leaving me when I was little. Thank you, for not putting me through the pain of watching you leave. Thank you, for leaving me with the best mother a daughter could ask for. I no longer resent you. I no longer feel anger towards you. I wondered …
Dear Grandpa, As I get older, my memories are starting to fade. I try to cling to every last bit of memory that I have of you. There are certain memories that have stuck well in my brain, and I probably will never forget them, at least I hope I don’t. I remember your smile …
Despite the fistfights and days of locking each other out of the house, a little brother is one of the biggest blessings you can receive. Most sisters can agree that they probably bossed their brothers around a lot when they were younger (and probably still do). Most sisters have also most likely forced their brothers …
Dear Mom, I hope you know that I appreciate you. You are the hardest working woman I know, continuously putting your family before yourself. Thank you for doing all of the tedious jobs that no one wants to do like keeping the house in order, cooking the food, and doing the laundry. Thank you for …
For a very long time, the structure of the family was considered the most important unit of society. But in the modern times, the structure of the family is gradually collapsing. We may not have as many articles talking about this because the business of family is still kept under the wraps. How much ever …
Growing up with a toxic parent can and does really suck. It leaves you with lasting issues, most of which you might not even notice. While a toxic father can be just as damning, the toxic mother is much more common. Most people who grow up with a toxic mother don’t even realize that their …