Family
33,573 words by 81 writers in Cape Town, Wellington & elsewhere
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Family, Conversations
Family time
by Christine HerrinSanta clarita — Don’t let the alcohol fool you — it wasn’t a super happy moment. Well, actually, maybe it was. The overall mood was heavy; Auntie A had collapsed a few days prior and was now in the ICU, and in a coma.1 I got a message from my cousin with the news, and sent it to my mom right away. Less than 12 hours later, she texts me: “We’re flying in.” (You know it’s a big deal when they decide in less tha...
So-Shan Au
Mariah Hillis
Victoria Wells
Adrian Tribe
Macy Johnson
Family
An unexpected coffee with my daughter
by Rian van der MerweCape town — It’s not that I didn’t always have a strong connection with my eldest daughter. It’s just that recently, as she’s running headlong into her fifth year of life, we’ve started to connect in ways I didn’...
Family, Scotland, childhood
The most beautiful place in the world
by Ellen CatrionaPortree — The natural beauty of the Isle of Skye, Scotland, is said to have inspired J.R.R. Tolkein as he wrote Lord of the Rings*. It’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. Other natural wonders I’ve seen...
sea, Family
Our London Bridge
by David Wade ChambersPort campbell — When my mother visited the Great Ocean Road a few years ago on her last visit to Australia, I tried to coax her to walk with me out across the two great spans of “our” London Bridge. ‘No’, she said, ...
Other Stories
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Family, Future, gratitude
I was here.
by Nate Gerber in Toronto -
nostalgia, Seaside, Family
Keep the red flag flying
by Adrian Tribe in Bexhill-on-Sea -
nostalgia, Family, Seaside
Favourite places
by Adrian Tribe in Bexhill-on-Sea -
#100HappyDays, Love london, Family
Day 89 #100happydays: Fast cars
by So-Shan Au in London -
Family
My mother, your grandmother, said, my father held you, longer than he held my brother & I put together...You just stared at each other for about 30min
by Linda Wallington in Heidelberg Heights -
#100HappyDays, Family, moving
Day 40 #100happydays: Moving
by So-Shan Au in London -
#100HappyDays, Family, Play
Day 27 #100happydays: Camouflage
by So-Shan Au in London -
Philosophy, Family, religion
The Permanence of Impermanence
by Ricardo Magalhães in Berlin -
Beach, Family, Friends
My Cove
by Macy Johnson in Normandy Park -
wedding, Family, Love
Officially, officiated.
by Elizabeth Mueller in Guerneville -
#100HappyDays, small joys, Family
Day 6 #100happydays: Full of joy
by So-Shan Au in Surbiton -
Family, Life
To: My Grandmother
by Anja Bryant in Stockholm -
tantrums, Family, long day
Toddler tantrums, stressed husband,Crying babies, and a freaked out momma
by Jessica Kirkpatrick in Ashland -
Understanding, Family, Disabilities
Trying to Have People to Understand What You Go Through.
by Mariah Hillis in Saskatoon -
Family, Obligation, Dad
When I realized How Much I Really Owe my Dad.
by Mariah Hillis in Saskatoon -
Grandma, Laughter, Family
My Most Important Family Member, My Grandma
by Mariah Hillis in Saskatoon -
Family, Chronic Illness, Autism
How my mom has the worst luck
by Mariah Hillis in Saskatoon -
Family, Friends, childhood
The Kids They Parented on Weekends
by Victoria Wells in Saskatoon -
Anxiety, Love, Family
Anxieties and Insecurities
by Victoria Wells in Saskatoon -
Morals, Family, life lessons
Morality and Misunderstanding
by Victoria Wells in Saskatoon -
Family, Grandfathers, Growing Up
The Special Moment That Made Me Truely Smile This Week.
by Mariah Hillis in Kingston -
Hozier, music, Family
Cherry Wine
by Victoria Wells in Saskatoon -
Christmas, Family, Joy
Christmas comes come hell or high water. That's the reason it's my favourite time of year.
by Mariah Hillis in Saskatoon -
Family, Apologies, Mental Health
A letter of apology to my younger brothers.
by Mariah Hillis in Saskatoon -
World War II, Philippines, Family
Sometimes world history hits too close to home. Literally. I was so close to never being born.
by Aaron Palabyab in San Jose del Monte City -
religion, Family, Empathy
A Candle for Your Thoughts
by Ricardo Magalhães in Berlin -
Life, Family, Dad
Dates that define me
by Carlos Araya in Mountain View -
Travel, Discovery, Family
To discover my roots I went up.
by Jannike Curuchet in Stockholm -
Love, Family, disrespect
My love
by Dallas Sanders in Hong Kong -
Change, Holidays, Family
This is a change she will hardly forget. An escape of the occlusion she lived in for years.
by Joanna Johnson in Melbourne -
Kindness, Family, manners
The Niceties in Context.
by Victoria Wells in Saskatoon -
Winter, Family, On a walk
Amazing Grace
by Ken Jackson in Duluth -
Family, Scotland, childhood
The most beautiful place in the world
by Ellen Catriona in Portree -
Winter, Fire, Family
Chasing away the cold of winter
by Jonathon Reed in Kirkfield -
Life, Family
46-years ago today.
by Daniel Milnor in Santa Fe -
Christmas, Family, Holidays
Today was a beautiful day.
by Joanna Johnson in Melbourne -
Family
Letters to Mom: "Dad's outfits were really bad."
by Daniel Milnor in San Antonio -
War, Family, Memory
Whenever I am in Leeds Art Gallery I say hello to my Grandfather, George Dearden. He is the third soldier from the left.
by Steve Dearden in Leeds -
sea, Family
Our London Bridge
by David Wade Chambers in Port Campbell -
Beer, Food, Family
Golden IPA Beer Jelly
by Ken Jackson in Duluth
Recent Moments
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Family, Future, gratitude
I was here.
in Toronto, Canada -
Family
My mother, your grandmother, said, my father held you, longer than he held my brother & I put together...You just stared at each other for about 30min
in Heidelberg Heights, Australia -
#100HappyDays, Love london, Family
Day 89 #100happydays: Fast cars
in London, United Kingdom -
nostalgia, Family, Seaside
Favourite places
in Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom -
nostalgia, Seaside, Family
Keep the red flag flying
in Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom -
#100HappyDays, Family, moving
Day 40 #100happydays: Moving
in London, United Kingdom -
#100HappyDays, Family, Play
Day 27 #100happydays: Camouflage
in London, United Kingdom -
Philosophy, Family, religion
The Permanence of Impermanence
in Berlin, Germany -
#100HappyDays, small joys, Family
Day 6 #100happydays: Full of joy
in Surbiton, United Kingdom -
wedding, Family, Love
Officially, officiated.
in Guerneville, United States -
Beach, Family, Friends
My Cove
in Normandy Park, United States -
Family, Life
To: My Grandmother
in Stockholm, Sweden -
tantrums, Family, long day
Toddler tantrums, stressed husband,Crying babies, and a freaked out momma
in Ashland, United States -
Understanding, Family, Disabilities
Trying to Have People to Understand What You Go Through.
in Saskatoon, Canada -
Family, Friends, childhood
The Kids They Parented on Weekends
in Saskatoon, Canada -
Anxiety, Love, Family
Anxieties and Insecurities
in Saskatoon, Canada -
Morals, Family, life lessons
Morality and Misunderstanding
in Saskatoon, Canada -
Family, Grandfathers, Growing Up
The Special Moment That Made Me Truely Smile This Week.
in Kingston, Canada -
Hozier, music, Family
Cherry Wine
in Saskatoon, Canada -
Christmas, Family, Joy
Christmas comes come hell or high water. That's the reason it's my favourite time of year.
in Saskatoon, Canada -
Family, Apologies, Mental Health
A letter of apology to my younger brothers.
in Saskatoon, Canada -
World War II, Philippines, Family
Sometimes world history hits too close to home. Literally. I was so close to never being born.
in San Jose del Monte City, Philippines -
religion, Family, Empathy
A Candle for Your Thoughts
in Berlin, Germany -
Life, Family, Dad
Dates that define me
in Mountain View, United States -
Travel, Discovery, Family
To discover my roots I went up.
in Stockholm, Sweden -
vacations, Las vegas, Family
My family goes on vacation to Las Vegas
in Normandy Park, United States -
spring, Family, Festival
welcoming spring under the orchard trees
in Saratoga, United States -
Love, Family, disrespect
My love
in Hong Kong, Hong Kong -
Change, Holidays, Family
This is a change she will hardly forget. An escape of the occlusion she lived in for years.
in Melbourne, Australia -
Kindness, Family, manners
The Niceties in Context.
in Saskatoon, Canada -
Winter, Family, On a walk
Amazing Grace
in Duluth, United States -
Family, new year, Life
An unexpected end of the year.
in Fairfax, United States -
home, Best friends, Family
I will miss you so much.
in Kowloon, Hong Kong -
Life, Family
46-years ago today.
in Santa Fe, United States -
Winter, Fire, Family
Chasing away the cold of winter
in Kirkfield, Canada -
Family
Letters to Mom: "Dad's outfits were really bad."
in San Antonio, United States -
birthday, baby, Family
Happy birth day!
in null, null -
War, Family, Memory
Whenever I am in Leeds Art Gallery I say hello to my Grandfather, George Dearden. He is the third soldier from the left.
in Leeds, United Kingdom -
sea, Family
Our London Bridge
in Port Campbell, Australia -
Family, Scotland, childhood
The most beautiful place in the world
in Portree, United Kingdom