Andee and Grace’s struggles with intimacy after marriage are disheartening. I too chose to wait until marriage, not just for a future partner, but because of my faith in God. I promised to respect Him with my body, and despite temptations, I remained focused on pleasing Him. While on this journey, I worried that I might not find a partner who was also honoring God with their body. I was afraid that I would end up marrying someone who had experience and might be unhappy with my lack of it, especially if they compared me to their past partners. But…
Author: town gist
I visited my parents on Christmas Day. The plan was to stay for a day or two and then return to the city for more Christmas celebrations. This was in the early 90s, and even adults like me looked forward to Christmas. I came home and saw Adelaide. The first time I saw her, something inside me stirred. It felt like my ribs were saying, “This is what was missing. Take action.” I stayed up all night thinking about Adelaide and how to win her over. My ribs had spoken, and I believed in their message. The next day, I…
In a quiet village, there was a sad event. The villagers were burying two twins, Gabriella and Isabella. It was a gloomy day. But then, something strange happened. An old man nobody recognized came up to the twins’ graves. He had a strange liquid with him. He carefully gave it to the twins, and something incredible happened. A long time ago, on a chilly winter’s night, Gabriella and Isabella were born to their mother, Martha. She loved them deeply and promised to protect them. She knew people would judge her choices, but she didn’t care. She wanted to raise her…
A small group of people gathered around the open coffin. Only a few individuals attended the funeral. The number of attendees could easily be counted using just two hands. Nearby in a parking area, two guys sat in a car, eagerly anticipating their chance to bid farewell to the deceased. As the last person left the cemetery, they emerged from the car. The deceased’s sister hurriedly announced that everything was prepared for the commemorative gathering at the house. She extended an invitation to everyone for a funeral meal. Some women insisted on waiting until the coffin was lowered into the…
“My name is Sophia. I’m 29 years old and female. When I look back now, it seems like a lifetime ago – the time when everything was perfect, or at least it seemed that way. I was blissfully in love with Nolan, my husband. We were young, full of dreams, and ready to conquer the world together. The love we shared was the kind of love that you read about in novels or see in old Hollywood movies. It was intense, passionate, and all-consuming. I thought we were invincible, that nothing could shatter the perfect bubble we lived in. Nolan…
“My name is Michelle, a 39-year-old janitor. I’ve been working for a housekeeping company that serves Corporate Offices since I was 20. I’m a single woman in her late 30s about to hit 20 years of service. The reason I chose this job was to care for my mother who fell ill. We were a family of three – just my mother, brother, and me in a single-parent household. When my mother fell seriously ill, I had to drop out of vocational school and arrange time to accompany her to medical appointments and assist her. I chose this job only…
Carmen Perez, aged 74, was watering her garden but her thoughts were elsewhere. Her children were in financial distress, with many debts to the banks due to late payments. Carmen was a good mother and didn’t want to abandon them. Her children asked her to sell her house and live with them. Carmen thought it wasn’t a bad idea since she lived alone. She thought a lot before giving an answer to her children. However, one of them came to her house and made the decision for her. They made her sign some documents to close the sale. Carmen was…
My name is Lisa. I’m 26 years old. I have two kids ages four and three who attend daycare. Currently, I’m working part-time at my uncle’s company. My husband recently received a promotion as a supervisor at the supermarket where he works. He is 32 years old. When he got the promotion, he was shyly happy, saying with a smile during dinner. It somehow reminds me of when I received my first job offer. Our children, even though they didn’t understand what was going on, seemed happy to see their parents having a cheerful conversation. It seems like our family…
My sister-in-law speaks with such trying, and my name is Emma. I’m a 45-year-old part-time worker. My husband and I have two sons, a senior and a sophomore in high school. My eldest son is taking the college entrance exam this year. He aspires to be a lawyer and has been studying diligently. He has wanted to be a lawyer since he was a small child, possibly influenced by my older brother Oliver. My brother is a lawyer and about a few years ago, he established a law firm and even hired a few lawyers. My eldest son, who had…
Families may face disagreements and financial difficulties, but some manage to stay united and carry on with their daily routines. I believe it’s not necessary to compare which family is happier. Hi there, my name is Lily. I have been called a “strange child” since I was young, although I’m not sure what is so peculiar about me. It’s okay to be labeled as odd, but the issue is that my parents avoid me because of it. As a result, my childhood was quite lonely. I possess a unique ability to read people’s thoughts, although I’m not sure how or…