When Quinn kicks her grandmother out of her fancy wedding over a plain, strange gift, she thinks she’s just protecting her perfect image. But loss has a way of revealing hard truths, and what she finds inside a tattered bag of walnuts will shatter her in ways she never saw coming. I spent more time…
Every night, she’d whip up the same simple dinners. Nothing fancy, just hearty and comforting—mashed potatoes with a sprinkle of black pepper, crisp green beans with a pat of butter, and scrambled eggs with sausages that tasted better than anything from a fancy restaurant. She never used a recipe; she just knew what worked. “These…
“Strong how, Gran?” I asked. “In the ways that count, sweet girl,” she said, patting her chest over her heart. “The ways doctors can’t measure.” I was born with a heart condition. By age seven, I’d been through several surgeries. There were years when hospital beds felt more familiar than my own pink and white…
And just like that, I stopped longing for simple dinners and cozy nights. I forgot the smell of lavender and the sound of Grandma Rose’s humming. I told myself I was just growing up. Slowly, Grandma’s house started to feel outdated to me. It was like the warmth had faded, though deep down, I knew…
And every call ended the same way. “Be kind, darling,” she’d say. “The world’s tough enough already.” I never said it back. I didn’t tell her I loved her or missed her. I just said I was busy. When I was 22, I got engaged to Landon. He came from wealth and looked the part….
Chances are, you’ve had the experience of settling comfortably into bed, only to have someone urge you—perhaps more than once—to join them for a night out. It could be a party, a casual hangout, or just a walk. Even if you’re already feeling drowsy, you might still choose to go. But if this has turned…
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2-Alter your sleep cycle: Additionally, going out at night immediately after sleeping can disrupt your sleep cycle, which has direct consequences on your physical and mental health. Waking up abruptly to go out can lead to accumulated fatigue, and in the long term, it can cause insomnia, anxiety or even concentration problems. 3-You are vulnerable:…
Whether you believe these myths or not, the truth is that going out at night after you’ve slept isn’t the best idea for your well-being. What should I do if I have to go out anyway? If you must go out at night after you’ve slept, it’s crucial to take some precautions to minimize the…
2. Stretch and mobilize your body Doing a few gentle stretches can help your body wake up and improve your alertness. This will activate your circulation and clear the feeling of drowsiness. 3. Be aware of your limits If you feel that you are still groggy or not fully alert, evaluate if it is really…
5. Be aware of your surroundings It may take time for your brain to return to its fully alert state after waking up. That’s why it’s important that you are more aware of your surroundings when you’re away, especially if it’s at night. Keep your phone charged and avoid distractions. 6. Go back to sleep…