I never imagined that I’d find myself disguised as a homeless woman, sitting on a sidewalk outside of a restaurant. I sat there, hunched with a shawl wrapped around my shoulders. A woman sitting on the floor | Source: Pexels People passed me without paying any attention, as I watched for the sleek black car…
“I never imagined working from home would turn me into Ruby’s full-time servant,” I muttered, scrubbing dishes while answering emails. It wasn’t supposed to be like this. When we got married, everything seemed equally split between us. But now, with the twins and her job, things have changed. Ruby gave birth to our twin boys…
The Rise “Loni Willison was a household name in the fashion and fitness industries, appearing on many magazine covers and serving as an inspiration to those pursuing a healthy lifestyle.” She had it all: beauty, success and a glittering career full of glamour and glory. Life smiled on her and she knew how to inspire…
Alex trudged up the short pathway and slumped against the side of his old trailer. He poked at a rust spot peeking out beneath a flaking curl of paint and sighed. He needed to fix up the trailer, but a janitor’s salary didn’t leave much money to save for such expenses. He shook his head…
When Claire, John, and their son, Ethan, board a flight to John’s parents, John mysteriously disappears to Business Class, leaving Claire to tackle the flight with the baby alone. But when they get to their destination, Claire’s father-in-law teaches John a lesson that he won’t forget. About a week ago, my father-in-law really showed…
Although many people may ignore this area, it’s smart to also do a quick check under the bed for security and unwanted objects. An effective trick to do this is to throw a bottle of water under the bed upon check-in, so that the room is immediately marked as cleaned and guests can enjoy a…
Six months ago, we lost her dad. A terrible accident. Since then, it’s just been the two of us, trying to get through each day without breaking down. I wanted her birthday to be a bright spot in a hard year, something she could smile about again. A stressed woman | Source: Pexels I planned…
To say it was a joyful day would be an understatement. My husband, Trent, had gotten a promotion, which felt like a huge step for our family. To celebrate, his boss, Kira, invited us over for dinner. For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney Kira and her husband, Colin, were warm and welcoming, making us…
A Mother’s Love In July 2020, Lisa Marie Presley’s son Benjamin Keough tragically passed away at a much too young age. “He was only 27 years old, which was surprising to many, but for Lisa Marie it marked the beginning of a period of reflection and pain that no parent should have to experience.” In…
Sometimes I wonder what would happen if I was born into a better family. You know, with better parents who actually know how to be parents? But you don’t always get what you want in life, isn’t it? I can’t really blame my mother actually—she ran away from the family when I was just ten,…