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Family Bonds

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personal-story2 years ago•7 min saved

Lost Memories: A Heartbreaking Journey of a Forgotten Father

In this personal story, a mother reflects on her journey to reconnect with her daughter after a mental health crisis. Despite regretting her decision to let her daughter stay with her aunt, the mother struggled with depression and financial instability, leading her to move back in with her ex-partner. However, realizing that he had no intention of helping her regain custody, she left him and focused on improving herself. When she finally had the opportunity to see her daughter again, she was heartbroken to find that her daughter did not recognize her. Determined to rebuild their bond, the mother vowed to work on herself and prove that she could provide for both of them.

via YourTango|

#custody-battle #family-bonds #mental-health

human-interest2 years ago•6 min saved

From Rebuilding to Resilience: A Young Father's Journey Through Flames

Po'omaika'i Estores-Losano, a 28-year-old father, was working to rebuild his life and overcome a rocky past when he tragically died in the Maui wildfires. Despite struggling with drug addiction, he had a well-meaning heart and a strong desire to do better. He aspired to be a musician and dreamed of teaching his sons to surf. After years of battling addiction, he appeared to be in a better place and was determined to be a better father. However, the fire claimed his life, leaving his family devastated and wondering what might have been.

via The New York Times|

#drug-addiction #family-bonds #human-interest

animal-behavior2 years ago•2 min saved

Jackdaws Prioritize Food over Friendship, but Remain Loyal to Family

A study of jackdaw colonies in Cornwall has revealed that these highly gregarious birds readily switch friends to gain food rewards but stick with family members, including offspring, siblings, and mating partners, even if it means going hungry. The research involved presenting the birds with a task where access to mealworms depended on specific individuals visiting together. While the jackdaws quickly adjusted their social associations to maximize rewards, they maintained their close relationships with family members. The study sheds light on how animals manage social relationships and suggests that the ability to track and remember information about social partners can bring benefits.

via The Guardian|

#animal-behavior #cognitive-evolution #family-bonds

personal-stories2 years ago•14 min saved

"Insights into Gen-Z Parenting: From Realizing Mom's Past to Barbie's Role"

Nineteen individuals share the moments when they realized their mothers were once young girls, with dreams, desires, and vulnerabilities. From discovering their mothers' past experiences, dreams, and struggles to witnessing their emotions and personal growth, these stories highlight the profound impact of understanding the multifaceted identities of our mothers beyond their roles as parents.

via BuzzFeed|

#childhood #family-bonds #motherhood

human-interest2 years ago•5 min saved

Hunting for a 'Space Capsule' in Rural Hickman County: Curious Nashville

A roadside attraction in rural Coble, Tennessee, resembling a space capsule with a NASA logo, has a backstory of family bonds and community. The Howard family created the capsule from a tipped cement truck that fell into marshy land. They printed American flag and markings for a nonexistent Apollo 17 mission, which rain and elements stripped off. The family has made it a part of their shenanigans, including parody street signs, to build neighborly bonds in the rural area. The capsule has fooled some people into believing it's a real spacecraft, and the family takes pride in being the author of an oddity that people can drive to and see in Hickman County.

via WPLN|

#family-bonds #human-interest #nasa