parents
The boundless love a parent has for their child is matched only by their capacity to embarrass them.
Why We Need To Stop Using the Term 'Daddy Issues'
My father is a sociopath; maybe not clinically proven as such but all the traits and qualities of a sociopath, well, my father has had since a young boy. He was emotionally and physically abusive to me and my family for 17 long years until he walked out on us. Then one day he walked back in expecting us to worship him and has had a stalking relationship ever since.
By Ashlyn Harper8 years ago in Families
In My Genes
I always thought that my mother was a superhero. Not that she could fly, or shoot lasers out of her eyes (although, I have been on the receiving end of a few looks at the store that would beg to differ), but because my mother never ran out of room in her heart for anyone, or anything. My mother, Lee-Ann Huffman, is a mother to two children and two fur babies, a wife, an aunt, a best friend, a role model, a hard worker, and the most patient person that I have ever met.
By Cheyenne Huffman8 years ago in Families
A Broken Childhood
There was a yellow school that began turning on my road that was a little cracked and appeared to look bleak. I noticed this whenever I rode the bus right into what was my home. This particular place had walls the color of the sun and the ceilings the color of stop signs. Well I couldn’t wait to get to tell my mother something very important. As the bus came to a stop, I began skipping down the black narrow aisles. The next thing I know was that I sitting on white tiled kitchen counters while consuming a barrel of cheese balls. After I brushed cheese dust off my blue jeans and my pink butterfly shirt, I found my mother in her usual grey sweats and brown t-shirt as she was lying in her bed.
By Sahaira Duron8 years ago in Families
Moms and Dads
I know a lot of kids out there in the world have terrible parents, and I mean extremely shitty moms and dads. I can tell you that you're not alone, and I can sit here and say that there's so many more people who care about you, and although that's true, I'm not going to tell you the same old stuff.
By Natalie Jolynn8 years ago in Families
Life Is Full of Tests
You know that feeling you get when you think about something horrible happening to the ones you love most? You never think that something could actually happen to them because of how much you love them, right? Well, it happened to my father. My father, Ron Stephens, has always been a family oriented man. He does whatever it takes for his family and to pay the bills. Around 2014 he started his own business. 'RJ Stephens Trucking Inc.', where he was hauling logs for local logging companies. So, with that being said... He was gone for sixteen plus hours a day, totally wiped out when he got home, but still had to make time for his kids and wife. And he did. No matter how tired he was. He always pushed to do everything he can and most times he would overdue himself.
By Caitlin Faith8 years ago in Families
A Mother's Pain, Don't Pass It On
Have you ever felt unloved in your life? Unloved and alone? I have felt this way my entire life. I have always given my love freely but I have always felt like no one saw me. Growing up I promised myself never would I make my children feel second best to anyone. The love I felt I never had as a child, I gave my kids all the love and affection they can stand. But as my daughter grew up, somehow, she began drifting away from me. Being my only girl and having been raped and molested in my younger years, I swore I would teach her everything no one bothered to teach me.
By Raven Starr8 years ago in Families
My Mom, My Super Woman
My name is Courtney, and I am 19 years old. My mom’s name is Betty, and she is 42 years old. She will be 43 years old this month. She has three kids, and raised us all as a single mom. She did it all by herself. My mom has done everything for me. She has been a single mom for years. She struggled for everything she gave us. She did not have everything, and she knew that. She did not care. My mom went through hell or high water to get anything we needed, anything we wanted.
By Courtney Keller8 years ago in Families
Moms
I became a mom in 2018. Before I had my baby, I never realized how hard moms had it. Not only is there a struggle to be the best mom you can be, there are also people surrounding you thinking they should give “good” advice. There are people around you judging every move you make.
By Courtney Keller8 years ago in Families
Parenting: Doing It Alone With a Husband
As a mom we take on a lot in one day. We feel like we're doing it all and sometimes we feel like we're doing it alone even with a partner. I live 300 miles away from my husband while taking care of our toddler. He doesn't see what I do on a day to day basis but let me tell you, it's a lot, while my husband works a 7-4 and gets to relax once his work day is done. He gets to shut it off at the end of the day, only worrying about himself. I on the other hand can't recall the last time I ate. I'm not knocking what my husband does, the physical labor he does every day I'm sure is exhausting but nothing compares to the 24 hour a day job of being a mother.
By Alexandra Powers8 years ago in Families
Five—Wait—Six Ways to Show Mom You Care
1) A Simple Hug: Squeeze Someone Tightly in One's Arms, Typically to Express Affection. A simple hug can make a mom or grandma or aunt or sister feel happy and appreciated. Shoot, it can make anyone feel happy and appreciated! Affection is key. Somehow, when someone wraps their arms around you, you feel bliss. When your child comes up, wraps their arms around you for no reason at all, it is the best feeling in the world. It makes you so happy, you could cry. Everyone needs a hug every once in a while, especially the woman who gave birth to you! You wouldn't be here if it weren't for her.
By Katherine Shear8 years ago in Families
