Forgiveness is a powerful thing, but sometimes, it feels almost impossible to grant. As I reflect on my father’s 70th birthday, celebrated on May 11th, I’m overwhelmed with a storm of emotions that I can no longer keep inside. This is my story, and perhaps, through sharing, I might find some semblance of peace. My father abandoned my mother shortly after I was born, leaving her to raise my elder sister and me all by herself. My sister was barely three years old at the time their separation happened. According to what I heard, my dad was having an affair…
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I had just completed senior high school when Manuel came into my life. He was not the first man to show interest in me but he was the first who caught my eye. Unlike the others who aggressively thirsted after me, this one was different. He was calm when he told me he loved me. And he was gentle the first time he took my hand in his. Everything about him screamed protector. That’s why I felt safe with him. I trusted Manuel with all my heart. I agreed to be his girlfriend and said yes to everything he demanded…
When I was younger, twelve or thirteen years old, I did something to annoy my mother. She got angry and started shouting at me. Somewhere in the middle, she said, “You see why I didn’t want to have you? I blame your father. I don’t remember being angered or disturbed by this statement until she said it again when I was sixteen. There was a boy in my class who chased me everywhere with love proposals. He wrote me letters and when he could, he said it in front of me that he wanted to be my boyfriend. Truth be…
I had no idea what was going on at the time and spent a lot of time doubting my husband. This was almost 10 years ago when I was in my 30s and had only recently married my husband. He had been working hard even before we got married, and I expected life with him to be difficult, but he never came home for so long that I felt alone. At first, I tried to let my husband relax at home during the rare times he would be there, but……Read Full Story Here……….
When a woman slept with her dog in her bed for many months, she thought nothing of this completely innocent and adorable act. However, she suddenly discovered something terrifying that left her shaken to her very core. Since her childhood, Julia had always loved dogs. So when she met a sweet German Shepherd named Bronx in a local shelter, she decided to adopt him and welcome him into her newly bought apartment. After bringing Bronx home and introducing him to his new surroundings, Julia was delighted to see how quickly the dog adjusted to his new life. While he was…
I walked into an eatery one afternoon to order takeout. While I waited for my food I kept busy with my phone. A man walked up to me with determination on his face. He smiled and said “Hello my name is Victor. I have been trying to get your attention from my table over there (he points to a far-off table). You didn’t even blink in my direction.” I looked at him and said “Sorry I’ve been engrossed with my phone.” He said “I can see that. I suppose that’s how to get your attention, through your phone. Can you…
Every migrant in the UK, whether on a scholarship or not, needs to be careful now. The UK government is sending out police to arrest so-called illegal migrants for deportation on the first flight, as announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak weeks ago. What’s next? The deportation bill targets both legal and illegal migrants, as announced by the Home Office recently, showing a decrease in numbers, especially among care workers. So, if your visa has expired in the UK, you haven’t had a job since your care company lost its license, or you are an asylum seeker, this is very…
If you dream of building a life in the UK or going to school there, you’re not alone. The UK has a lively culture, great education systems, and a strong economy, which is why many people want to settle there permanently. But understanding the UK Visa system can be difficult. This article looks at three popular Visa options for getting permanent residency: Permanent Residency (PR), Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), and ultimately citizenship. These options also allow your family to join you.Before we look at specific visas, let’s explain the key stages……Read Full Story Here………………..
This is about how children can stay in the UK permanently, especially through something called the private life route. This route allows people who have built strong ties in the UK to settle here. It’s for children born in the UK or outside of it, as long as they’ve lived here for a while. Let’s start with a quick introduction. Hi there! I’m Rachel from Travel Abroad Migration. So what is the 7-year child rule? The 7-year child rule in the UK is a rule that allows children born in the UK who have lived here continuously for 7 years…
I had a call from Steve. Steve had been pursuing me for months but I was not paying him any attention. I’d gone out with him on different occasions. It was one of those moments he proposed to me. I said, “No, I can’t date you.” He answered, “I will understand if you tell me you don’t know me that much so you’ll need some time to study me. That’s fine but saying you can’t date me means you’ve thrown out all the possibilities of falling in love with me and that hurts.” I apologized. I said, “I can ask…