siblings
Siblings are the only enemy you can't live without.
The Day We Terrorized the Grocery Store (With Laughter)
My brother and I are not allowed to go to the grocery store together unsupervised. I’m convinced of this. There should be a sign at the entrance that says: “Warning: If These Two Enter Together, Productivity Will Drop and Laughter Will Increase.”
By Dakota Denise 28 days ago in Families
A Sister of 7 brothers
I am the only sister among seven brothers. Six of my brothers reached high positions in life, but the seventh—perhaps struck by an evil eye—remained behind. He was the most loving, compassionate, and supportive brother to me. His name was Zaman. He was the second child after me; the rest were younger. Through my mother’s prayers, all my brothers achieved respectable statuses. Zaman also received those prayers, and my mother loved him the most.
By Sudais Zakwanabout a month ago in Families
Family Ties
Family Ties How Everyday Moments and Unseen Bonds Shape Who We Are Family ties are the quiet threads that hold our lives together long before we realize how much we rely on them. They form in ordinary moments—shared meals, inside jokes, and disagreements that end in forgiveness. Yet, they carry extraordinary strength. When life feels uncertain, those ties often become the anchor that steadies us.
By Mahmoud Ahmed about a month ago in Families
Sister’s Effort
Amjad was still very young when his father passed away. His younger sister, Rani, depended on him and their mother. Their mother worked tirelessly in other people’s homes, doing household chores to earn enough to feed herself and her children. Despite the hardships, she had one strong wish: that Amjad would grow up to become a respected officer. She paid special attention to his education, often sacrificing her own comfort and rest to ensure he had every opportunity to succeed.
By Sudais Zakwanabout a month ago in Families
The Punishment of Greed
The Punishment of Greed Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a farmer with his two sons, Ahmed and Muhammad. Ahmed was clever and cunning, always thinking of ways to get more for himself, while Muhammad was innocent, simple-hearted, and somewhat naive. The farmer owned three valuable things: a cow, a fruit-bearing tree, and a blanket.
By Sudais Zakwanabout a month ago in Families
Respecting Elders
Nini was a beautiful and intelligent little girl, but she had a very quick temper. She would argue and get angry over small matters. Her elder sister, Suzy, would gently advise her, saying, “You should respect elders, Nini. Don’t get angry unnecessarily, because such behavior is never appropriate.” However, Nini would listen with one ear and let it go out the other.
By Sudais Zakwanabout a month ago in Families
Raising Children Alone: Choice, Circumstance, and the Emotional Consequences We Rarely Talk About
In recent years, more people are raising children alone. Sometimes it is a deliberate choice. Other times it is the result of loss, separation, abandonment, or the need to leave an unsafe situation. Society often debates the decision itself, asking whether it was chosen or forced, as if that distinction determines whether the emotional weight is valid.
By Eunice Kamau2 months ago in Families
What If I Am the Victim
There is a moment many of us reach after deep self-reflection. You ask yourself hard questions. You examine your behavior. You wonder if you are the problem. And after all that honesty, another thought quietly appears. What if I am actually the victim
By Eunice Kamau2 months ago in Families
