middle school sucks

Sweetness stitched into every bit of this story. – Photo credit: Canva

Community, Joy, Popular

Teacher asks teen daughter to mend a student’s coat and gets it back with a funny surprise

Heather Wake

2/9/2024
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026