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It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.

Are gifts included in property settlements in Australia?
Usually, yes — but the “how” depends on timing, intention, and what happened to the gift once it landed in your life. Someone’s parents hand over $30k to help with a deposit. A grandparent gives jewellery “just for you”. A mate transfers money after separation because things are tight. Or there’s a wedding gift that quietly turns into a new lounge, a holiday, or a debt paid off.
By Dan Toombsabout 2 hours ago in Families
Losing Yourself. Content Warning.
I've lost many people in my life due to illnesses, accidents, or old age. But never, had I lost someone close to me who decided to take their life.
By Silvia C Corellaa day ago in Families
Debt: The New Plantation Whip
Let’s be real, debt is the ultimate leash. In this global triangle of power, kompromat might be the gun pointed at your head, but debt — financial leverage — that’s the shackle around your ankle. It’s how the powerful keep nations, leaders, and entire populations walking in circles, never truly free. The recently unsealed 2026 DOJ “Epstein Files” just pulled the curtain back on how deep this leash system really runs — from billionaires to presidents, from Wall Street to the water coming out your tap.
By Aja Trutha day ago in Families
When Dusting Knees & Wiping Mouths Ain’t Enough:
Listen up—America ain’t just in a scandal; we’re in a full-blown reckoning. On February 2, 2026, the DOJ finally cracked open 3.5 million pages of Epstein files, and what spilled out wasn’t some tabloid mess—it was a blueprint of how the global elite turned sex, money, and secrets into a shadow government. These ain’t whispers no more; they’re receipts showing Epstein wasn’t just a predator—he was a fixer for foreign powers, running honeytraps and backchannels that made powerful folks dance to tunes from Tel Aviv and Moscow. We been calling this “conspiracy theory” for years, but now it’s documented: mansions doubling as spy safehouses, secret Putin-Barak meetups, Israeli surveillance tech peddled worldwide like candy. And the punchline? Our own leaders knew, stayed quiet, and kept cashing checks.
By Aja Trutha day ago in Families
Guiding Families Toward Emotional Strength with Professor Carlton Jama Adams. AI-Generated.
Parenting in the modern era can feel overwhelming. Families are raising children amid constant digital engagement, heightened academic pressure, and growing conversations around emotional health and identity. These influences shape daily life and often leave parents questioning whether they are doing enough or doing it right. In the midst of this uncertainty, the family centered perspective shared by Professor Carlton Jama Adams offers clarity. His approach emphasizes emotional awareness, steady structure, and respectful guidance as the foundation for raising confident and resilient children.
By Carlton Adamsa day ago in Families
Mexico surrogacy laws (2025): the Supreme Court rules people keep missing, in plain English. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Surrogacy in another country can feel… unreal. One minute it’s hope. Next minute it’s spreadsheets. Clinics. Flights. Contracts. Then suddenly it’s, “Wait—who is listed as the parent?” and “Can the baby leave the country?” and “Is this even allowed back home?”
By Dan Toombs2 days ago in Families
The 777 Rule for Healthy Marriages Why Every Couple Needs
My husband set a reminder on his phone. Tuesday, 7 PM: "Date night." I wanted to throw the phone at him. We'd been married eight years. Two kids. A mortgage that made me nauseous every month. And now my husband was treating me like a dentist appointment? Something to schedule, check off, forget?
By Understandshe.com2 days ago in Families
When Things were Okay. Content Warning.
Corey I was never the type to get introuble, or do things that I wasnt supposed to. But when things fell apart, I lost a part of myself. Maybe all of me. I never wanted to change, but when the world changes around you, it makes you change. My mom is in the hospital. My dad is dead. My brother is, well, he's just trying to keep us all together. I guess I already gave up on family. My dad died in a car accident. And my mom tried to kill herself. She was ready to leave us to stay with dad. Dad wasnt perfect. He didn't know how to be a father, but neither did he try to learn. Regardless, she loved him more than Us.... How tragic. It broke me, realizing. Tory is too young to understand what is happening. But he'll understand in a couple of years. I think that is what pisses me off more. I grew a lot of hatred for my brother. Its not his fault he doesnt understand. But oh how I cant deal with him still being happy, not realizing whats at stake. Am I in the wrong?
By Chxse3 days ago in Families
The 777 Rules For Couples: Why We Were Roommates With Wedding Rings For 3 Years
Last Tuesday, Raj passed me the salt at dinner. That was our conversation. Salt. No eye contact. Just... mechanical. I sat there thinking - when did we become this? Two people sharing a house, a bed, a Netflix password, but not a life. We used to talk until 3 AM. Now we schedule "check-ins" like business meetings.
By Understandshe.com3 days ago in Families
777 Rules Of Marriage PDF: Why I Stopped Waiting For Spontaneity And Started Scheduling My Love Life
Last Tuesday, my husband walked into the kitchen and asked what I was doing this weekend. I looked up from my laptop. "Working. Same as you."
By Understandshe.com3 days ago in Families
The Night My Father Saved Me Without Knowing
used to believe silence was the natural language between fathers and sons. In our house, words were tools for survival—used sparingly, only when necessary. My father, Kareem, was a man of early mornings and tired eyes, of rough hands that smelled like engine oil and cold winter air. He worked at the railway depot, fixing machines that carried other people forward while he stayed rooted in the same small life.
By Omid khan4 days ago in Families
The Quiet Truth About Relatives. AI-Generated.
You know, family is supposed to be a safe space, right? People we can count on, who’ll stand by us no matter what. But sometimes, reality is different. Some relatives act supportive—they call, they text, they show up at gatherings—but when life gets tough, they’re not really there. And that hurts. It’s okay to admit that.
By Razzi Kazmi5 days ago in Families