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I'm a 33 year old single mom to three great kids. They keep me going even when I think there's nothing more I can take. I recently got engaged, and although there are some issues in my relationship, we're working on them. I also have a bunch of cats and 1

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Self reflection: 15 of 151

It's late, as usual. Insomnia should be my middle name. I can barely remember the last time I was asleep before 1 a.m. in the morning. Thus is my life, whether I want it to be or not. Sleep is just something I seem to be unable to do...at least at night. I can sleep for hours during the day, but at night I'm wide awake. Even...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Heroes: 13 of 106

It takes more to be a hero Than pure bravery One has to be strong in mind As well as in body There's more to a hero Than just fighting the unjust Logic and heart And good conscience are a must Who are my heroes? What makes me view them so? Is it the young teen-aged mother Refusing to quit school? Wanting her education For he...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Finding your role as a young mother: 3 of 16

I was 19 years old when I gave birth to my oldest son. He was followed two years later by his younger brother, who was followed less than two years later by my daughter. I was 23 years old, and mother of three. It was overwhelming at first, as my boys were still in diapers, my daughter was born via C-section, and their fathe...
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Spanking law proposal: 2 of 10

As a mother of three, I feel spanking should be used only at a last resort. It shouldn't be outlawed, but it also should not be the first type of punishment dished out, either. This coming from a person who does not spank her children, nor do I have to. At least, not since they were much younger. Let's look at this from a ch...
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Kids & Teens Christmas 2007: Fun and funky gift ideas for teen girls: 2 of 8

I don't have any teenage girls running around my house as of yet. My daughter is only 8, but I would hope that as she gets to that teenage state of mind, I will be able to give her a gift that she will truly enjoy and perhaps cherish. Anyone who has been around a teenage girl knows they change their minds like the winds chan...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My experience of dating an older man: 1 of 4

There are several people out there that will say that when a woman dates an older man, she's got a "father complex", albeit, she's looking for someone to replace the father she didn't have. Or maybe the father that she had, but was never "there" for her. In my case, that was not so. I was 18 years old when I met Dwight, and ...
Style & Beauty > Shoes Crash course in walking on high heels: 2 of 6

I love to wear my heels. When I wear them, I feel elegant, statueque, and graceful. But the first time I wore heels I thought my feet were going to disown me! Here are a few tips for those of you who have never worn heels and are about to buy your first pair. Shop, shop, shop. Don't buy the first pair you see because you thi...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Strength: 39 of 108

New Path On a new path Leaving my skeletons behind Only one way to go For it's me I need to find Taking the first steps Away from my past Hoping this time I succeed And this time, it lasts. On a new path With my feet as my guide Stand on my own No longer will I hide Good-bye to the jealousies So long to the tears Off I go ag...
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Fashion trends you should ignore: 11 of 29

Sweat pants and Pajama bottoms: What can I say about these items? If you're sitting around your house, cleaning or just playing around on the internet, fine. But please, ladies, put on some jeans or something when you walk out of your house. The pajamafication of America is not a look that I find at all appealing. For one, i...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The awakening: 6 of 15

Snow Day I wake up and look out the window to see my world has gone white. It covers the bushes, trees, sidewalks, and lawn in front of my house. Falling from the sky are more fluffy flakes the size of one of those gum balls you get from the machines at the grocery store. I slip on my slippers and pad down to the living room...