College Student – Magic Tales

Drama

When Family Favors Become Family Faultlines: My Life with Victoria

I never thought a simple ‘yes’ would upend my marriage, my sanity, and my sense of home. Opening our doors to my husband’s cousin Victoria, so she could attend college, seemed selfless at first—but as weeks turned to months, the boundaries blurred, resentments grew, and I began to wonder whose life I was living. Now, every day feels like a test of loyalty: to my marriage, to myself, and to the thin line dividing family from intrusion.

Generational Differences

“Twice a Year, I Send My Eldest Grandson Some Money”: But I Never Hear Back from Him

“Twice a year, I send my eldest grandson, who is a college student, some money. I send the same amount to his two younger sisters. The girls always call to thank me, share their excitement about the gift, and tell me what they bought or plan to buy. But from my grandson, there’s no call, no letter, no message” – laments

Family Life

“I Just Don’t Know What to Do”: My Son is Still in College but Wants to Get Married and Move In with Us

I am a single mother raising two sons. We live in a small two-bedroom apartment. It’s incredibly challenging to support myself and my two children. My parents help out a bit, but it’s still not enough.

Community Engagement

A Simple Act of Kindness Met with a Heartbreaking Reality

In a world where we often pass by those in need without a second glance, Elizabeth decided to extend a hand of kindness to a homeless man named Nicholas. What happened an hour later, however, was a stark reminder of the complex challenges faced by those living on the streets. This story sheds light on the harsh realities of homelessness and the impact of even the smallest gestures of compassion.