parents
The boundless love a parent has for their child is matched only by their capacity to embarrass them.
Lucky One
If you search mother in the dictionary, what does it say? “A woman in relation to her child or children.” Although that is true, a mother is way more than that. A mother is someone who loves you unconditionally. She will put you ahead of herself without hesitation or questions asked. A mother takes care of her children and provides for them. But sometimes, that last part doesn’t always work out that way.
By Janelys Ojeda8 years ago in Families
Mommy Not So Dearest Part 3
Learning just how deep all the hiding and the lies went with my mother, couldn’t have come at a worse time in my life. We were all still grieving the traumatic loss of my dad. Never be the type to keep her opinions to herself, the most recent elections were going on with Trump and Hillary in the running.
By Meagan Hagerman8 years ago in Families
Mother of Mine
Kneeling beside the tub I would sit, chin resting on one hand, propped up by the side of the bath. Immersed in the warm soapy depth, I used my other hand to wash water over her growing belly. Curious, I would explore, gently probing the soft, round shape all the while studying the flashes of purple. Scar tissue that lit up, glistening under the water, reflecting the night light. Consumed, my gaze would move between her stomach and the black mascara that trickled over her cheeks. Transfixed, I watched the stream of tributaries as they meandered across and down her face. Diluted, slate grey boulders streamed from red, raw, bloodshot eyes. She would cry so hard. The pain in her face was one that I understood and so quietly I sat and observed, all the while sharing her sadness.
By Rumer Bartholomew8 years ago in Families
Mommy Not So Dearest Part 2
Needless to say the affair I was trying to stay out of didn’t end. But my very early and young marriage did end, unfortunately. I moved from St. Louis back home to Minnesota to stay with my family during the separation period, which only dragged me into the whole mess of things further.
By Meagan Hagerman8 years ago in Families
Mommy Not so Dearest Part 1
I always loved the words used in The Crow movie, “Mother means God in the mouths of children.” That always resonated with me from such a tender age on. In my opinion, some mothers just aren’t meant to be mothers. They lack the really important part that a mother should have. The nurturing that comes from being a mother. That unconditional love only a mother can have for a child no matter if they are perfect or not, no matter what age they are, no matter how successful they are or not. Isn’t that the definition of unconditional love? It literally says it in the word, there are no conditions to it whatsoever.
By Meagan Hagerman8 years ago in Families
My Alcoholic Father
I'd consider myself lucky, if I were to call my dad right now he would answer and be right there if I needed him. Today, I have a good, relationship with my father, and for that, I'm grateful. However, I have a very strained relationship with all the rest of my family.
By C. Wheezey8 years ago in Families
How It Affects Me
My childhood was a relatively normal and happy one. I have three little sisters, two of which share a father with me. No brothers at all. Just us girls. Hell, there was hardly ever a long-term man around as I grew up. My mother had shitty luck and it was not until I was about to turn 18 that she finally found a man she is genuinely happy with. He is actually a pretty decent person. I didn't really see it when I was younger, but to be honest I think a lot of my issues with him came from the issues we have always had with our father.
By Alicia Abbott8 years ago in Families
