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A tradition with the dead
The Day of the Dead has always played an essential role in my life growing up. It's a tradition going back many generations, however this year in 2025 is a hard one for me because a year ago I lost my mother due to Pulmonary fibrosis it's a lung disease it hardly has treatment but definitely has no cure however this year I had to put up my mother's photo with my father who also passed away in 2017 due to heart failure.
By stephanie borges5 months ago in Families
The Corruption of Childhood Innocence: How Modern Media Helped Rewrite the Family and the Iconic Berenstain Bears
There was a time when The Berenstain Bears stood for something good. It was a series that helped children understand responsibility, honesty, humility, and faith in simple, practical ways. The lessons were gentle and timeless. Papa Bear could be silly, but was never degraded. Mama Bear was steady, but without being domineering. Together they modeled respect, teamwork, and the kind of family order that reflected biblical truth: the father leads as the head, the mother respects and nurtures, and the children yield and learn.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 months ago in Families
The Old Woman and Her Three Daughters . AI-Generated.
Once upon a time, in a quiet village surrounded by golden wheat fields, there lived an old woman named Mira. Her hands were wrinkled from years of weaving baskets and her back bent slightly from a lifetime of work, but her eyes still sparkled with wisdom and kindness. Mira had three daughters—Rina, Kala, and Devi—each different in heart and mind.
By Ishaq khan5 months ago in Families
Freedom Without Consequence: The Lie That Destroyed the Family
Modern society claims to champion equality, but when it comes to parenthood, the system could not be more unequal. The law grants women near-total control over reproduction while holding men accountable for outcomes they cannot influence. This imbalance has produced not just unfair laws, but a moral double standard that punishes responsibility and excuses recklessness.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 months ago in Families
The Secrets My Mother-in-Law and I Never Told Anyone
When I first married into the family, I didn’t expect to have much of a relationship with my mother-in-law. She was graceful, old-fashioned, and impossibly calm—the kind of woman who believed that emotions should be felt quietly, never shown loudly. I, on the other hand, was all noise. I spoke too much, laughed too loud, and wore my heart on my sleeve.
By Nangyal khan5 months ago in Families
The Silent Protector:
mma Parker had always loved the summer months. To her, they were magic—long days filled with endless adventures, lazy mornings on the beach, and evenings spent watching fireflies light up the night sky. This summer, however, was different. Emma was about to turn 16 and was eager for her first big trip without her parents—an entire week at the coastal town of Clearwater, staying with her Aunt Clara, known for her quirky stories and love of animals.
By Tracy Phillips6 months ago in Families
