"The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those that speak it."

FRACTURED FAMILY                                     "NAKED SECRET" No matter how convincingly we pretend, the truth about our family dynamics persists. The thick curtains drawn over it for so long have been swished open, exposing the long-hidden underbelly of our family, thanks to the deaths of our loved ones. As we observe the first anniversary of their passing, I ask: have we learned any lessons from these irreparable losses, or will they continue to tear us apart? Will we confront the uncomfortable reality and heal, or let the pain continue to tear us apart? The anniversary of their passing serves as a poignant reminder of what's been lost – not just our loved ones, but also the chance to address the unspoken issues. Will we rise to the challenge and face the truth, or will we continue to hide behind our carefully crafted masks? The only panacea to this conundrum is true mutual conf...