Emotional Stories
"Sarah Decided to Talk to Her Grandma and Ask Her to Transfer the House to Her Name"

“Sarah Decided to Talk to Her Grandma and Ask Her to Transfer the House to Her Name”

For over 12 years, Sarah has visited her grandmother daily, helping her with household chores. When Sarah was a child, it was Grandma Betty who raised her, instilling in her a love for theater, teaching her to cook delicious chicken cutlets, and supporting her through the toughest times of her life. However, when Sarah decided to ask her grandmother to transfer the house to her name, things took an unexpected turn.

Aging and Loneliness
"How Quickly Life Passed By, All Those Years. And How They Became Unnecessary to Their Grown Children": She Couldn't Listen Any Longer, Her Eyes Filled with Tears

“How Quickly Life Passed By, All Those Years. And How They Became Unnecessary to Their Grown Children”: She Couldn’t Listen Any Longer, Her Eyes Filled with Tears

Linda has three children who have long since left the family home. Her eldest son lives abroad with his family. He moved out at a very young age and has never seen his mother since. Only photos, letters, and holiday wishes remain. Linda carefully keeps everything and often, especially on winter evenings, she looks through them and reads. “Son, we miss you so much…”

Emotional Stories
"Mom, We're Getting a Second Fridge for the Kitchen. We've Decided to Cook for Ourselves": Thank Goodness There's No Lock. Linda Was Deeply Offended

“Mom, We’re Getting a Second Fridge for the Kitchen. We’ve Decided to Cook for Ourselves”: Thank Goodness There’s No Lock. Linda Was Deeply Offended

Linda was deeply offended. Her son had just recently gotten married, and only a few weeks later, he and his wife decided, without any apparent reason, that they would cook for themselves. To make matters worse, her son announced they would buy a second fridge. “Why, son?” Linda was taken aback. “We think it’s for the best,” he replied. Her son wasn’t joking. Soon, in the same kitchen where they used to

Emotional Stories
"She Felt Sorry for Her Own Son Who Acted Foolishly and Destroyed His Family": On the Other Hand, She Was Happy for Her Former Daughter-in-Law

“She Felt Sorry for Her Own Son Who Acted Foolishly and Destroyed His Family”: On the Other Hand, She Was Happy for Her Former Daughter-in-Law

For the first time since her son Nathan fell in love with his wife’s single friend and left his family, Mrs. Ellie had to beg her former daughter-in-law, Lily, to let her see her grandchildren. Perhaps Mrs. Ellie would have found meaning in life through travel or an unexpected relationship if she loved her grandchildren a little less. However, it so happened that

Elderly Life
"Two Years Have Passed. Since Then, My Daughter Hasn't Called or Sent a Message": She Doesn't Want to See Me, and I'm Turning 70 Soon

“Two Years Have Passed. Since Then, My Daughter Hasn’t Called or Sent a Message”: She Doesn’t Want to See Me, and I’m Turning 70 Soon

My neighbor, Claire, is 68 years old. She lives alone, so I sometimes visit her and bring something for tea. We have lovely conversations; she’s very pleasant and enjoys talking about her travels. However, she tries not to talk about her family. But one day, she decided to open up about her adult daughter, with whom she has no communication at all. I’ll start