“My husband and I did everything to ensure our only daughter, Violet, lacked for nothing. Life had its ups and downs, but we always tried our best for her. Now that she’s an adult, she barely speaks to us,” shares Mrs. Avery. From her school days when we drove her to various activities to
Nora and her stepfather Harold are now retired. Nora is 65, and Harold is 72. Harold’s mobility has declined, making it difficult for him to walk, so Nora takes care of him. They had always gotten along well, supporting and advising each other without any conflicts. That was until recently. Thirty years ago, Harold married a woman with two young children, and they have been grateful to him ever since. But now, their lives are taking a sorrowful turn.
“Alice, I don’t know what to do. James wants to go to the beach, but we’re taking care of Grandma,” said Bruce. “Why are you telling me this?” Alice asked. “Maybe you can look after her for a month?” “I work, you know. But fine, you can bring her over.” Bruce was pleased that his sister agreed. Alice didn’t like the idea – her grandmother
It just happened that I married not for love, but because I had to… I met Eva (now my ex-wife) at a friend’s birthday party. We enjoyed a few pleasant moments, dated briefly, and then went our separate ways. A few months later, it turned out Eva was pregnant. Neither of us were thrilled about the idea of marriage, but
Every woman seeks happiness. I thought I was one of the lucky ones, with a seemingly perfect life. After a two-year relationship, I married my husband in a small, intimate ceremony with only our closest family and friends. Four years into our marriage, filled with hard work and frequent vacations to various countries, I thought we were living our best life. But then, everything changed.
When I first met Jack, I was just 18 years old, a freshman in college with no interest in boys or romantic relationships. But he won me over. He was a charismatic and ambitious student, the kind every girl seemed to notice. Who would have thought he’d choose me? We started dating, and after a few years, Jack began talking about marriage. But then
Writing this, I am overwhelmed with frustration following another argument with my daughter. I can’t bear it anymore and need to share my story. My husband understands, but many of our friends say, “What did you expect? She’s married now, she has her own family.” It’s her husband, our despised son-in-law, who imposes his opinions on her. It’s as if he’s hypnotized her! Our daughter
I spent the better part of my life working overseas, earning well but always missing my children and family back in the U.S. I constantly reminded myself that I was doing this solely for them—to secure a decent life that only I could provide. As the years wore on, the physical toll of work grew heavier, and my longing to return home intensified. But when I finally did, the welcome I hoped for was nowhere to be found.
My neighbor, Hannah, works in Canada. When our children got married, she couldn’t attend the wedding but sent a generous cash gift. The young couple started their life in a rented apartment. After retiring, I had plenty of free time. A year after the wedding, I was able to start looking after my grandson,” shares Mrs. Ellie. However, Ellie’s joy was short-lived
I always believed that even when love fades between a man and a woman, they would stay together for the sake of their children, ensuring they grow up in a complete family. Over 10 years of marriage, we faced many challenges together. We built a home, and I gave birth to three children. I dreamed of a big family, and my husband, Gary, seemed overjoyed at each child’s birth. But I never imagined a day when he would decide to leave us all behind.
Year after year, Vincent’s extensive family would show up uninvited for his birthday, leaving me, Aria, to prepare meals for the hungry horde with no help or gratitude. This time, I decided to switch tactics, hoping to reclaim some joy in our celebration. But not all plans lead to the outcomes we hope for, and sometimes, they can unravel in ways we never anticipated.
It goes without saying that she was used to dusting them off, but my appearance was always seen in a negative light, though she never showed it openly.
