Author: Emily Nguyen Le
My dad and my wife never got along, but when he had an accident and fell into coma, she always accompanied me to the hospital. We would bring flowers and would spend hours talking to him, hoping he could hear us. It wasn’t just my wife and I who visited dad. My mom, my daughter, and my brother were also there. We prayed for his recovery because he was our rock, the most important person in our lives, and someone we could always rely on no matter how hard things got. Weeks passed by, and just as we started losing…
Should Target Keep Selling It? Target has been intensely criticized when one of their sweater designs for Christmas seemingly mocked people who are diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder. The sweater had ‘Obsessive Christmas Disorder’ on it, and a photo of it was posted online by Twitter user named Reign Murphy, who showed her great disdain for the retail chain’s lack of sensitivity. The store received backlash from customers who felt the sweater, which had the phrase “Obsessive Christmas Disorder” written on the front, belittled and mocked a serious mental disorder. “As someone with OCD I’d really appreciate it if you…
As I stepped into my house after a long business trip, I was met with a scene of utter chaos. The living room was a mess, with toys scattered everywhere, dishes piled up in the sink, and a putrid banana on the sofa. My heart sank, and I felt a wave of exhaustion wash over me. I had left clear instructions for my husband, Brandon, before I departed, ensuring that everything was organized and easy for him to manage. But it seemed like he had let things spiral out of control. The final straw was when he complained that I…
Rachel and Jack were excited when they found out they were expecting quintuplets. Jack worked hard as a truck driver, which allowed Rachel to stay at home and take care of their growing family. Life seemed perfect, but everything changed one day. One cold morning, Jack left for work as usual. But that evening, Rachel received heartbreaking news. The police called to say that Jack had been in a terrible truck accident and didn’t survive. Jack was gone, and Rachel now had to face the reality of raising five children on her own, without her husband. Even though she was…
Arnold sat in his aged recliner, the leather split from years of wear, with his tabby cat Joe purring sweetly in his lap. At 92, his fingers weren’t as steady as they had were, but they still made their way through Joe’s orange fur, finding solace in the old silence. He flipped through pages of recollections, each one like a stab to his heart. “Look at him here, missing those front teeth. Mariam made him that superhero cake he wanted so badly. I still remember how his eyes lit up!” His voice caught. “The house remembers them all, Joe,” Arnold…
I stepped out of the lawyer’s office, my expression blank, shoulders drooped, looking like the stereotypical defeated ex-wife. The sky was overcast, the rain pelting down—a perfect match for the façade of misery I wore. But inside, I was buzzing with anticipation. I gripped the cold handle of the door and headed to the elevator, glad there was no one around to witness what came next. As soon as the elevator doors slid shut, I couldn’t help it—a giggle slipped out, bubbling up from deep within like champagne finally uncorked. Before I knew it, I was laughing uncontrollably, the sound…
Healthy, robust nails are often taken for granted, yet their condition can be a surprisingly telling indicator of your overall health. When nails frequently split, break, or exhibit unusual symptoms, they might be sending critical signals about nutritional deficiencies or underlying health issues. Recognizing these signs early can not only lead to aesthetic improvements in your nails but also alert you to bodily needs that, if addressed promptly, can enhance your general health and prevent further complications. In this exploration of nail health, we delve into the various reasons why nails may become weak or brittle and what your body…
Maybe everyone have heard a lot about stroke. Stroke now not just happens to the elderly but to many young people. Stroke is very dangerous. If it’s not detected and treated promptly, it can seriously affect our lives. I read something in the newspaper, and know that there are some things we do in the morning that can easily cause a stroke. Below I will share information about those habits. Well, we should avoid them and not do them because they can easily lead to a stroke. According to doctor Nguyen Xuan Quang (Military Medical Academy), he warned everyone to…
For years, I lived in the shadow of my stepfamily. My dad married Linda when I was 12, and from the start, her daughters, Amanda and Becca, were the stars of the show. I was invisible, an afterthought in my own home. Linda wasn’t cruel, but she wasn’t warm either. Holidays revolved around Amanda and Becca, and my attempts to connect were met with indifference. I was the quiet girl washing dishes while they laughed in the living room. For illustrative purposes only By the time I turned 18, I couldn’t take it anymore. I left for college, went no-contact…
When I arrived at the hospital to bring home my wife and newborn twins, I was met with heartbreak: Suzie was gone, leaving only a cryptic note. As I juggled caring for the babies and unraveling the truth, I discovered the dark secrets that tore my family apart. As I drove to the hospital, the balloons bobbed beside me in the passenger seat. My smile was unstoppable. Today, I was bringing home my girls! I couldn’t wait to see Suzie’s face light up when she saw the nursery, the dinner I’d cooked, the photos I’d framed for the mantle. She…