On March 2, 2016, my 11-year-old brother was hit by a truck while crossing the street. The trauma knocked him unconscious, and the damage to
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The Growth of Philanthropy to Help Support Military Veterans – By Jonathan Smith
Military veterans have risked their lives for their country but, until recently, have faced a rough time when leaving their military careers to find a
Food Waste: a Crime Against Humanity. Our Children Should Know Better – By Elena Verigo
I am a school teacher and it breaks my heart seeing how easily children bin food. This is a cry of my soul. Food is
I’ve Been a Shit Mum – By Rachaele Hambleton
So we are only into day 3 of ‘back to school’ and I’ve been a ‘shit mum’ repeatedly since Monday. This weeks epic fuck ups
Five Fun Ways to Celebrate the Arrival of a New Baby in the Family – By Lucy Martial
The arrival of a little bundle of joy is one of the most exciting occasions for any family, and if a happy couple in your
Brown Lentil Soup, the Cardboard Suitcase at the Back of the Closet and Forgiveness – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
I never made a lot of the food my mother made. I was too afraid of her to get close enough to learn and stayed
To Those Who Have Touched My Twenty-One Years of Life But Are No Longer A Part Of It – By Brianna Woodward
I hope all is well with you. It’s been a while. It could be a month or two. Or maybe over a decade. Either way,
Eroding Into Beauty – By Mary Davenport
With the death of my Mom, my anxiety found new life. Like any parasite from a host, it crept into my veins and fed off
Advice for Caregivers: How to Know if Your Senior Loved One is Depressed – By Jim Vogel
Depression is an illness affecting the body, mood, thoughts, sleep, and more. While we may think that it is normal for seniors to feel the
Crocheting Into Eternity – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
Sister Brazil was her name. At least that’s what I remember calling her all those 70 years ago. “Come and sit here, child,” she would
The Production of Monsters – by Francesca Milliken
In 1977, my grandparents took me and my sisters to the top of the Empire State Building. I can remember being annoyed by all the
The Old Woman I Will Be – By Nancy Roman
Another birthday. A big one. 65. Over the last few weeks, I have been preoccupied with the significance of 65. Two thirds of my life
(20) Love Lessons From Being Part of a Big Family – By Kathleen Ambrose Warner
Let’s be flexible while being deeply rooted. – Henri Nowen ~ 1. Share well with others or else. All 7 of us have experienced the
Little Surprises to Let Your Husband Know You Care – By Alison Peacher
Sometimes we all need a little reassurance, especially when times are tough. If you’re looking for special ways to show your special guy just how
The Peaceful Home Fund – By Moshe Kessler
It is almost impossible to go through life without conflict over money. It can happen in a thousand ways. Scene 1 Act 1 Your car
I Am The Passenger – By Juliet Naked
I woke up this morning with a bad case of the blues. I’m not really sure what to write. Depression has her way with me
When Gratitude and Appreciation Become A Morning Mantra. – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
The alarm goes off and my husband is up, out of bed, into the living room to do his sit ups and push ups, out
“He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
How to Change the World as You Know It with One Simple Act – “I had something happen on my walk this morning,” …my husband
We all Need a Little Change – By Lizzi Lewis
I got told off today, by a complete stranger. The incident made me cry, for him as much as for me. And for all the
8 Ways to Recover After a Suicide Attempt – By Steve Austin
Since I’ve begun sharing how I went from a pastor to a psych ward, people often ask about my recovery. Everyone wants to know, is
LEARNING TO BE KIND – By Joan Zlotnick
All of us know the downside of caregiving and grieving. We know the physical and emotional demands we face as caregivers, and the heaviness and
The Milk of Human Kindness – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
My husband and I had parked just outside our favorite breakfast joint one Saturday morning to find a bunch of women clustered about the front
A Long Overdue Thank You for a Priceless Gift – By Lisa Gastaldo
I’m ashamed. As someone who prides herself on promptness, I am more than a little tardy. In fact, one might accuse me of being over
What to Say to Death (Talking to my Dad when he could only listen) – By April V. Walters
One of the synchronicities of life is that when my Dad’s cancer returned my sometimes boss, Wendy Macnaughton, was Artist in Residence at the Zen
Life Lessons Learned From Being Homeless – by Kenny Murray
I’ve been homeless four times in my 25 years on this planet. When I was 7 my father kicked my mother, me and my four
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