A Holiday Spark: When Home Stops Feeling Like Home

A Holiday Spark: When Home Stops Feeling Like Home

I walked into my apartment on Thanksgiving, expecting warmth and family, but instead I found chaos and tension. The burnt smell in the hallway was nothing compared to the emotional fire waiting inside. By the end of that night, everything I thought I knew about my family was up in smoke, and I had to ask myself what ‘home’ really means.

A Hundred Regrets and One Easter Table

A Hundred Regrets and One Easter Table

Today, I regretted for the hundredth time bringing my new boyfriend, Jacob, to my mom’s Easter gathering. Family holidays are supposed to be warm and joyful, but the moment I saw the crowded house, I wanted to run. Torn between loyalty, embarrassment, and the hope for acceptance, I learned that sometimes, family gatherings reveal more cracks than comfort.