A Long Day With Family

Yesterday my mom and I went to my uncle’s home to visit my grandmother. In my family, this kind of visit is not a small thing. It is a duty, but also a gift. I believe that if there is an elder in the family, we should visit them often, listen to them, and make them feel safe and loved. In my culture, especially in Kurdish culture, respecting elders is very important. We grow up with this idea. We learn that an elder’s home is a place of blessing. Their prayers matter. Their words matter. Even their silence can teach you something.