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Family & Parenting

May 28, 2019May 2019

Posted by Marcie1974

Anyone else have deal with a hyper critical parent? I recently moved closer my parents, my mom has always been very critical of me (I’m not smart enough, pretty enough, wasn’t popular, didn’t marry well....). I’m on her radar even more now ...

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Family & Parenting

May 25, 2019May 2019

Posted by GipsyOfNewSpain

My Eldest Jenna has Precious Cargo in her Flight to Puerto Rico... She carries her Kid Sister Ashes. Debra Guernica coming back Home where she was Born. Sometimes Duty is Painful but it is what we have to do to Honor those we Love.

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Family & Parenting

May 24, 2019May 2019

Posted by FatherOfNyx

Emergency custody order?

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Family & Parenting

May 24, 2019May 2019

Posted by Amisja

Not sure if I told you all but my middle son has started working in the unit I helped commission? I am very proud. He is naturally a kind hearted person and good at de escalting situations. Unfortunately this is a crisis MH unit and he has ...

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Family & Parenting

May 24, 2019May 2019

Posted by ElbertY

Have you ever been scolded on your own birthday by your parenta? Well, today I just got scolded by my father because I didn't want to go to church. The story went like this, I was out with friends when he called me at about 4pm(it's around 9pm here...

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Family & Parenting

May 23, 2019May 2019

Posted by St-Sinner

An Oregon State University student died Sunday after falling approximately 100 feet while taking photographs at a scenic coastal viewpoint along Highway 101. The victim has been identified by Oregon State officials as 21-year-old Michelle Casey. She...

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Family & Parenting

May 23, 2019May 2019

Posted by Moravian

What's in a name ? Just been listening to a radio phone in about children's names. When I was born first, or "given " names were still called "Christian" names and most were saints names or at least biblical names and often family names. Now anything...

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Family & Parenting

May 22, 2019May 2019

Posted by Amisja

I love my solicitor! Today I realised that there are people who study law and are good at the law and know how to word stuff and then there is me. I know a fair bit about the human body and medications and mental health. Maybe I should never ever ...

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Family & Parenting

May 13, 2019May 2019

Posted by St-Sinner

Don't shout

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Family & Parenting

May 12, 2019May 2019

Posted by cimoore34

A very Happy Mother’s day to all you wonderful women out there. Also, not to take away from you ladies, to all those men who serve as both parents. May you all remember to honor your mother figures more often than once a year. 😊

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Family & Parenting

May 12, 2019May 2019

Posted by rockandroll777

Happy Mother"s Day to all the Mother's on this site!

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Family & Parenting

May 12, 2019May 2019

Posted by sweetcharlotte

Mothers Day. My proudest accomplishments Two adult children with two granddaughters. My contribution to the future, all atheist with high intelligence.

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Family & Parenting

May 10, 2019May 2019

Posted by tmonsta

Has anyone else had to cut ultra religious family out of their lives?

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Family & Parenting

May 10, 2019May 2019

Posted by KITDFOHS

This morning I went to celebrate my friends Hooding Ceremony for her M.Div. It was with mixed emotions but I did it for her since her family couldn't make the trip to be there for her.

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Family & Parenting

May 10, 2019May 2019

Posted by birdingnut

I think "gender reveals" promote the white evangelical "gender binary" paradigm. The Christian religious concept that everyone is one of two genders has been debunked. Studies show that people have a sliding scale of gender traits, gender identity,...

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Family & Parenting

May 8, 2019May 2019

Posted by Petter

Karma? A sign from his god? Or plain, simple science. Refuse vaccination and get the real thing - only it's not a bottle of Coca Cola.

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Family & Parenting

May 8, 2019May 2019

Posted by FatherOfNyx

Mother's Day gift.

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Family & Parenting

May 6, 2019May 2019

Posted by Honorabledougn

My twins just had their 5th birthday today. Man how time does fly

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Family & Parenting

May 6, 2019May 2019

Posted by Carin

Hello single, non-custodial parents! My very sweet boyfriend is needing some advice on seeing his son for the first time in about a year. He's feeling a bit too raw to post himself so he asked me to. He is a member of Agnostic though, so he can ...

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Family & Parenting

May 5, 2019May 2019

Posted by Lizard_of_Ahaz

After decades of my sociopathic ex-wife destroying the relationship between my daughter and I we finally started talking when she got drunk and decided to berate me over the phone. My suggestion is if you are having a similar problem to stay calm and...

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Family & Parenting

May 5, 2019May 2019

Posted by GregM

I am with my family for the weekend, for my younger brother's graduation. Today they planed to go out to eat to celebrate after church. I'm the only atheist in my family, and when I asked them what time church was over so I could meet them at the ...

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Family & Parenting

May 3, 2019May 2019

Posted by FatherOfNyx

Star Wars parents..

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Family & Parenting

Apr 29, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Amisja

Mother hen, My son has started working today on the MH specialist unit I helped develop. I left a couple of years ago and just do the odd few shifts now and again. Thats two babies together and I need to believe that they will both be ok. My son will...

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Family & Parenting

Apr 28, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Donna_I

Today my daughter read a post to me: "There will be a day when your mother sets you down and never picks you up again." I am sure it is ment to be poignant however I took it as a challenge! So I gave both of my adult children a bear hug and picked ...

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Family & Parenting

Apr 28, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Petter

"..... in the UK, the vast majority of women opt for free care under the tax payer-funded NHS. Americans are far more likely to rely on private insurance to fund their healthcare. However, many millions don't have health insurance, ...

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Family & Parenting

Apr 28, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Tomfoolery33

LINK100 Percent Is Overrated - The Atlantic - Pocket

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Family & Parenting

Apr 28, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by ABack

Parenthood

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Family & Parenting

Apr 27, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Marcie1974

Prom 2019.....my beautiful daughter

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Family & Parenting

Apr 27, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by ylma

Today I tried to give my mother advice, and she said that the bible says that one should not listen to wicked ones! Terrible to feel the prejudice of my blood! Whom I love the most.

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Family & Parenting

Apr 21, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by gigihein

Had lovely morning with Ruby. Yesterday she got this geology project with "gems" buried in plaster. It came with wood mallet, chisel, and safety glasses to uncover them. I had a small box at home that I had from my grand mother that had stones from ...

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Family & Parenting

Apr 21, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by toxdoc

LINKMarilyn Manson - The Beautiful People - YouTube

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Family & Parenting

Apr 21, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Infidel-101st

With easter being tomorrow obviously. How do yall do easter if you have children?? Personally I do easter as a small version of Christmas (say this because of the presents in her basket) Theres no religion at all based on it but instead I spend the ...

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Family & Parenting

Apr 18, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by UpsideDownAgain

So my ex-husband is coming after me for child support....

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Family & Parenting

Apr 17, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by confidentrealm

I'm going to see my brother tomorrow. I haven't seen him in ten years, at my father's funeral. He's Christian and a trumpster. I'm not looking forward to it. I don't know how I feel about him. He brought his wife and daughter to visit my Mom. He ...

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Family & Parenting

Apr 17, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Amisja

Has anyone experienced a big family secret after family members have died? Well earlier this week someone messaged me and my sister to say she is our cousin. We have since discovered that the entire story my Grandma told us about her childhood was a ...

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Family & Parenting

Apr 16, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by St-Sinner

What money cannot buy.

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Family & Parenting

Apr 16, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by St-Sinner

A daughter's text to Dad

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Family & Parenting

Apr 16, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by St-Sinner

A fitting answer?

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Family & Parenting

Apr 15, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by GipsyOfNewSpain

Only Family I know this is Standard Operating Procedure for All Wenches.

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Family & Parenting

Apr 14, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Captain_Feelgood

If this cop was white, he would be fired for being a racist, and the little girl would be hailed on MSM as a hero for fighting back against the Capitalist Pigs.. SMH..😖 Tell me I'm wrong!

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Family & Parenting

Apr 12, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by bigpawbullets

After reading about various measles outbreaks I think our medical professionals might have to resort to actions like this:

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Family & Parenting

Apr 12, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Madinina

LINKDo you think that Texas will succeed in passing anti abortion legislation?

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Family & Parenting

Apr 10, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by St-Sinner

A profound answer

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Family & Parenting

Apr 4, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by WilliamCharles

Though there are those who will reject modernity with their last dying breath.

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Family & Parenting

Apr 4, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by ODannyBoy

Anyone have information about Sarco (Dr. Phillip Nitschke)

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Family & Parenting

Apr 4, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by WilliamCharles

"It's not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world. It's our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless.” ― L.R. Knost

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Family & Parenting

Apr 2, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Ninanah

POLLAtheist Kids

17 votes I have an atheist kid
1 vote My kid is a believer because someone else influence
1 vote My kid is a believer because he/she wants
15 votes I don't have kids! :(

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Family & Parenting

Mar 29, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by cynical

Tried to post this but seems to be too long so I screenshot it instead.

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Family & Parenting

Mar 28, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by CallMeDave

POLLDo you believe that abortion should be legal at the federal level in the United States?

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Family & Parenting

Mar 27, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by mufassil

You are not the primary parent at home and not even the primary bread earner outside. What are you ? “Hardly relevant” if not “superfluous” - that’s what you are !!

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Family & Parenting

Mar 27, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Chevre_Sournois

Mom called me this morning at 5am (because fb said I had been online 11 minutes earlier) to debate the existence of sky-daddy. She wants me to read the bible and go to church to find a nice girl and some friends with good morals. What would you tell...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 27, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Byrd

So my mom's birthday is coming up next month, on the 20th. We have a strained relationship that has gotten to the point that we haven't spoken to one another in months. I love her but I think that may be for the best, at least at this time. Anyhow, I...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 27, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by SkotlandSkye

LINKBirthstrikers: A Growing Number Of Women Are Choosing Not To Reproduce

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Family & Parenting

Mar 27, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by bigpawbullets

Probably posted before. But it says a lot:

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Family & Parenting

Mar 26, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by alon

MY Family off Believers I am a widower living alone with a married daughter & SIL, three adult grandchildren, five great grand children all living within 15 minutes of where I live. They all attend the same church, in fact, my daughter is a full ...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 26, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by AmmaRE007

A federal judge who invalidated the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Affordable Care Act is seeing his rulings challenged before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, whose building is seen here in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photo by Indianz.Com (CC ...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 26, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Metaqueen70

What would constitute a "Perfect" evening or day for you??

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Family & Parenting

Mar 26, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by towkneed

Any suggestions on educational PC games for my 5 yo?

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Family & Parenting

Mar 26, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by towkneed

I understand that screen time should be limited for children. But sometimes I wonder if they are forgetting the fact that many of us spend the greatest part of our adult lives looking at screens. I spend the majority of my work day on a computer. ...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 25, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by SaucyCheryl

It's been a rough 2 weeks, can ya tell? Battle of wills with the 13 yr old.

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Family & Parenting

Mar 25, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by joeymf86

Burping a baby has never been so easy until now.

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Family & Parenting

Mar 25, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by J75243

The biggest aggravation of my life: my family. I am the black sheep of my extended family. I was one of two of my generation of 40+ first cousins that served in the military and obtained a bachelor's degree. The events that have occurred in my ...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 25, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by GuitarDoctor

I missed my favorite show to watch a movie with my 9 year old. What favorite thing did you recently miss to spend time with your children?

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Family & Parenting

Mar 25, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by AntaresRose

Racism is learned.

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Family & Parenting

Mar 24, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by GuitarDoctor

Why are there no children out playing in the playground?

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Family & Parenting

Mar 23, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by AJimboShep82

LINKHarry Chapin - Cats in the Cradle - YouTube

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Family & Parenting

Mar 23, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by NorCalFreethinker

Today would have been my dad’s birthday. He would have been 81 today and I miss him so much. I never really knew how much I needed his advice and support until he was gone. I certainly could have used him these past few months. He always helped ...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 22, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by ponz111

Is there a group regarding men's rights?

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Family & Parenting

Mar 22, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by AntaresRose

Remembering Dad's top 10 best sayings on living life will get you through most any problem.

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Family & Parenting

Mar 21, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Spinliesel

A Great Day for Grandparenting Giovanni and I drove down the thruway to traffic court in a town near Buffalo. He got a speeding ticket for doing 80 in a 65 zone. He did brilliantly in front of the judge, had his mocving violation reduced to the ...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 20, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Charlene

And so it is..

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Family & Parenting

Mar 20, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by GuitarDoctor

What's the best trailer/camper to buy for someone who has no money?

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Family & Parenting

Mar 20, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by ProudMerrie

We had a false alarm late last year, but now I'm happy to confirm that I am now officially going to be a great grandmother! And the little bugger is due on Halloween!

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Family & Parenting

Mar 18, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Ilovefood

I used to believe in “filial piety” because that’s how I was raised. My cultural background taught me that I owed everything in this life to my parents because they brought me into this world. However, my point of view has completely changed. ...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 17, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by mzbehavin

Helping children be skeptics. My grandsons are my reason for living and we spend a lot of time together. They know I'm atheist and what that means. We've had many discussions on faith and religion (they asked, I answered truthfully). I have often ...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 17, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Allamanda

Can making school lunches healthy change eating choices and health outcomes?

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Family & Parenting

Mar 17, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by BeeHappy

LINKWhitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All (Arista Records 15th Anniversary Concert, 1990) - YouTube

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Family & Parenting

Mar 16, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by toxdoc

Proselytizers were in our hood. We had a nice chat. ? They are selling fear....citing recent events in New Zealand. ? I didn’t get a chance to ask them if they had the experience of giving direct support to the families of victim’s of mass ...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 15, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by LiterateHiker

The college admissions scandal is about greed, not sacrifice

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Family & Parenting

Mar 15, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Charlene

Now this is an appalling use of kids..

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Family & Parenting

Mar 15, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by bigpawbullets

Seems like the current situation will continue to exist in the future:

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Family & Parenting

Mar 14, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Knitfreak

This college scam stuff is not news to anyone who knows how legacy admissions work and so on. Here's what pisses me off... Both my sons were valedictorians of LARGE (@1000) classes from a Chicago suburban high school (substandard district). They ...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 14, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by AntaresRose

This is Sonny. Sonny was just adopted from a no kill animal shelter. This is one happy guy, ready to share all the love he can give to his BFF.

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Family & Parenting

Mar 13, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by GreatNani

It is unbelievable but we have been hit with another stomach virus. 3rd one this year. And I am getting prayers from a co worker. I do not want prayers I want people to wash their damn hands! My granddaughter can not keep throwing up every month or I...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 12, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by CarolinaGirl60

Remembering my baby brother Tim, who died 3 years ago. He was a devout Xtian, but one of those rare folks who practiced acceptance, loved without condition, treated everyone with kindness. Not just a rare Xtian(so many are hypocrites)...but a rare ...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 11, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by alexokendrick619

R. Kelly is such an ass and a bloody pedophile. I can imagine what the parents of those little girls went through.

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Family & Parenting

Mar 11, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by SkotlandSkye

LINKFlight emergency: I forgot my baby at the airport

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Family & Parenting

Mar 11, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by GinaMaria

So... my dad passed away this morning. Our relationship was forcibly ended by my mother over 40 years ago, but we had taken steps to become part of each other's lives in the past few years. It hurts that I feel like I don't have a place in his ...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 10, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by ChristJohn

Do I need to confess?

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Family & Parenting

Mar 9, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by SleeplessInTexas

Dear Mum/ Dad...?

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Family & Parenting

Mar 9, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by SleeplessInTexas

I can't stop watching baby videos! I love babies! ?❤? This little fella is brave. My children rarely cried during their vaccines. I would sit or kneel in front of them and put their hands to my heart and made them look at me in the eyes. We would...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 9, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by bigpawbullets

We (well, mostly Linda) raised one daughter who went through about a decade of this. I'm sure we weren't unique. She has turned out fine. But there were times I was convinced that she was the:

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Family & Parenting

Mar 8, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by CaroleKay

Grief is strange and is personal to each and every one of us. There are certain triggers be it a song, a birthday an anniversary that cause memories to come flooding in when you least expect it. It grabs you in it's undertow. Your life is forever ...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 8, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by AmmaRE007

$180K to cover all tornado victims’ funerals to cover all the funeral costs for the 23 people killed in Sunday’s tornado in Lee County, the county coroner announced Thursday.

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Family & Parenting

Mar 8, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by soulless

I read a post from a woman on facebook explaining what her son might see in his uber religious friends house.... The family might have dead dolls on display in their home. Some of these dead dolls will even have blood all over them and mutilated with...

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