“Growing up, there was a lot of chaos and turmoil in my home. I had two drug-addicted parents. And when I was 8, my mom started dealing drugs. People were coming and going. There were a lot of unsafe activities. There was alcohol. There was … Continue readingMagical life blooms after challenging start
“My parents got divorced when I was about 4 years old. My dad moved to Northwest Houston, but I got to see him a lot. We’d do the weekend thing, and he came to all my games and events. “When I got my first house, … Continue readingOnly son savors time with his parents
“My mom and dad had 11 kids. I’m the baby. I’m 38 years old. I’m single. I’m homosexual. And I’m the only one who doesn’t have any kids. Altogether, there are like 65 grandchildren. “I fight a depression sometimes because I feel like I’m missing … Continue reading‘I feel like I’m missing out on parenthood’
“I will never, ever, ever forget that night. “My dad was working for the old Houston Post. He was circulation manager for the La Porte area, where we lived. We did a lot of things together, including deliver the newspaper. “I was supposed to go … Continue reading60 years later, he still misses his dad
“The other night we went to dinner at Floyd’s. When we walk into places, we tend to catch the eyes of others. It doesn’t bother me. I can imagine they are worried that all these kids will be disruptive. “When we got seated, I looked … Continue readingWell-behaved children earn free desserts
“When the initial shutdown began in mid-March, I was seven months pregnant, and my sister was due to deliver her first baby any day. It was a time full of excitement, of course, but also a lot of uncertainty — the uncertainty of what was … Continue readingFirst-time mom performs balancing act in pandemic
“When my husband and I walked into labor and delivery, I knew our lives were about to change forever. But I had no idea the world would be shut down when we left the hospital with our girl. “Sloane Pepper was born on March 16 … Continue readingShe’s raising her first baby during pandemic
While keeping an eye on his adventurous 2-year-old daughter as she climbed the playground equipment, this young dad reflected on his career and family life. “I work as a nurse in the ICU. Since we have a lot more sicker patients there, it can be … Continue readingDad finding balance between career and parenting
“I’m a first-generation Mexican-American. My parents migrated here when they were teens for a better life, better job opportunities. It really worked out well for them. My mom works for a veterinarian and my dad works construction, installing ceramic floor tiles, carpets, that kind of … Continue readingLooking at both sides of immigration debate
“I’m the first one in my family to go to college. My parents are proud. They always tell me, ‘You have to get your education. You have to do something with your life.’ And I feel responsible. I feel like I owe that to them. … Continue readingHis plan: help out supportive parents one day