fact or fiction
Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about our family dynamics, traditions, and if there's such thing as a 'perfect family.'
Stay Full and Energized All Day with These High-Fiber Snacks for Weight Loss
When it comes to managing your weight and maintaining steady energy levels throughout the day, snacking can either be your best friend or your worst enemy. Many of the convenient, processed snacks available on the market are packed with refined carbs and added sugars, offering a quick energy boost followed by a crash that leaves you hungrier than before. Instead of reaching for chips or candy bars, consider fiber-rich snacks that support weight loss, gut health, and long-lasting energy.
By Ahmad shah7 months ago in Families
Why I Celebrate My Dogâs Gotcha Day More Than My Birthday
Most people circle their birthdays on the calendar, plan parties, or expect well-wishes and gifts. But to me, that date means less and less with each passing year. Instead, thereâs another day I hold sacredâAugust 18âthe day I brought home the dirty, wide-eyed mutt who changed my life.
By Echoes of Life7 months ago in Families
The Chair by the Mango Tree
I never thought a simple wooden chair could hold so much meaning. It sat under the mango tree in our ancestral courtyard for over two decades, weathered by time, dust, and laughter. But to us, it was Dadaâs throne â my grandfatherâs favorite place in the whole world.
By Muhammad Usama7 months ago in Families
Old is Gold: The Lantern That Lit More Than Just Rooms
In the dusty corner of an old wooden shelf sat a brass lanternâits glass smudged with age, its metal dulled by time. To most, it was just a relic, a forgotten object from the past. But to me, it was a treasure chest that didnât need to be opened to spill stories; it only needed to be lit.
By Leah Brooke7 months ago in Families
The Old Jacket in the Closet
When my grandfather passed away, we didnât cry at first. We were too busy making phone calls, arranging funeral prayers, greeting distant relatives, and trying to hold ourselves together. It was only after the house emptied, and silence returned, that grief settled in like dust â quietly and everywhere.
By Muhammad Usama8 months ago in Families
âđ The Monkey and the Wise Elephant
âDeep in the heart of the lush Emerald Forest, where sunlight filtered softly through thick green canopies and the air always smelled of moss and mangoes, lived a monkey named Miko. He was small, quick, and full of energyâand every creature in the forest knew his name. â âBut not everyone said it with a smile. â âMiko was the kind of monkey who couldnât help himself. He swung through the trees like lightning, told silly jokes to anyone whoâd listen, and played endless pranks. Sometimes he tied vines to unsuspecting animalsâ tails, hid fruits in the treetops just before someone reached them, or dropped nuts on the heads of sleepy boars napping in the afternoon sun. â âAt first, the forest chuckled. Even the older animals thought he was harmless. âJust Miko being Miko,â they would say. But over time, the laughter began to fade. His tricks became tiring, and some animals stopped coming near him at all. â âOne day, Miko stumbled upon something newâan old brass horn tucked between the roots of a banyan tree. It was dusty but intact. The moment he blew into it, the sound echoed so loudly across the forest that birds flew off in panic. â âMiko grinned. âThis will be fun.â â âHe tiptoed toward the riverbank, where Tara the elephant was drinking. She was the oldest and wisest creature in the forestâcalm, strong, and deeply respected. Miko crouched behind the bushes, raised the horn, and blew with all his might. â âBWWWAAAANG â âThe blast startled everyone. â âTara reared up in alarm, trumpeting in fear. Her enormous feet thundered against the earth as birds scattered from the trees and squirrels dashed in every direction. In her panic, Tara accidentally stepped on a bush where a family of baby rabbits had been hiding. Thankfully, they escaped in time, but the fear in their little eyes was unforgettable. â âThe forest went still. Every eye turned toward Miko, who peeked out from behind a tree, expecting giggles. â âThere was none. â ââYou couldâve hurt someone!â growled a tortoise who had toppled over in the confusion. â ââIâI didnât mean toâŠâ Miko stammered. â âTara didnât say a word. She turned silently and walked away, her heavy footsteps echoing with quiet disappointment. That silence struck Miko harder than any angry word. â âThat night, Miko couldnât sleep. The wind through the trees sounded sad. The horn, once so exciting, now felt cold in his hands. He realized that for all his fun, he had never once thought about how his actions made others feel. â âThe next morning, he found Tara at the river again, gently helping a thirsty deer reach the water. â ââIâm sorry,â he whispered. â âTara turned to him slowly. âMiko,â she said with softness and strength, âwhen you play, remember: laughter is only real if everyone is laughing.â â âMiko nodded, eyes lowered. â ââYou are clever,â she added. âThatâs a gift. But cleverness without care can become cruelty.â â âMiko sat beside her, listening more closely than he ever had before. â âFrom that day on, something in Miko changedânot his energy, not his mischief, but his purpose. â âHe still swung from vines and danced in the trees, but now he used his tricks to help. He'd toss ripe fruit to hungry animals, use his horn to guide lost cubs home, or mimic a predatorâs call to warn others of danger. His jokes made even the oldest owls laugh again. And when a rainstorm washed away a family of burrowing animals, it was Miko who climbed high to call for help. â âThe forest slowly warmed to him again. Kavi the deer even laughed when Miko placed a flower crown on his head. â ââYouâre still a rascal,â said the tortoise one day, âbut now youâre our rascal.â â âAnd Tara? She smiled at him every time they crossed paths. â âMiko never stopped playing. But now, he played with heart. â â â âđż Moral of the Story:
By Shoaib Afridi8 months ago in Families
The Last Cup of Tea
The house hadnât changed. The cracked veranda tiles still sighed under his feet, just as they did when he used to chase after the neighborhood kids. The faded wind chime still hung by the front door, though it no longer sang. Dust lay gently on the windows, as if time itself had exhaled and settled in.
By Ikram Ullah8 months ago in Families
Stomach Disorders Caused by Food
Introduction Stomach disorders caused by food consumption are a common clinical presentation, affecting individuals of all ages. These disorders range from mild discomfort to severe, life-threatening conditions. Food-related stomach disorders may result from foodborne infections, intolerances, allergies, or toxic reactions. This report explores the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of food-induced stomach disorders.
By Ahmad shah8 months ago in Families
Saudi Arabia Sees Surge in Early Divorces: Sociologists Reveal the Hidden Causes
Saudi Arabia, a country where traditional family values are held in high regard, is facing an unexpected and rising social challenge â the increasing rate of early divorces, often just weeks or months after lavish wedding celebrations. Despite promises of love and commitment, many couples in the Kingdom are separating before even completing their first year together.
By Ikram Ullah8 months ago in Families
