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Iam a freelance writer and journalist.

Writing is my passion, it is like needing air to breathe. Life is full of ups and downs and the way I deal with my emotions is by putting them on paper, irrespective of the mood!

I enjoy freelancing writing, because it

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Being a woman: 1 of 37

PROUD TO BE A WOMAN - When I decided to take up kickboxing, my friends were terribly worried. While I appreciated their concern, I soon realised that they were worried, not for me, but for my husband, who they feared would be on the receiving end of my new-found interest. I was not amused and really, with friends like these,...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: People in our lives: 2 of 42

A Strange Bond I can't stop the tears and I don't even understand why I am crying for someone I barely knew. He was an old man who was lying in that hospital bed. He was like any other patient, except that his constant moans and his endless mumbling were very disturbing. I just couldn't take it anymore. I walked up to him, s...
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Appreciating the little things: 2 of 15

'Thank you' says it all There is no denying that each of us has special qualities that make us unique. Yet, as human beings we have this fervent need for acceptance, especially amongst family and friends, the need to be acknowledged and appreciated for the person that we are. Despite that, we also have a tendency...
Relationships & Family > Friendship Issues & Advice Friends for life: 2 of 12

A Timeless Bond Bonding with your girlfriends could be just what the doctor ordered. Research has proved that women live longer because we have girlfriends who help us cope with the daily stress of life. It may be true because many women do bond together and tend to keep those bonds of friendship strong through t...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Shattered dreams: 2 of 12

Reality Strikes Only in dreams can I Lose myself completely Only in my dreams Nothing is impossible They are colourful Like a rainbow Strewn across the sky Breathtakingly beautiful Filling my life With endless joy Until dawn lazily stretches out Its arms to another day The sun rises in welcome While the moon fades away...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Appreciating the little things in life: 25 of 141

The taste of humble pie At a recent lunch, the lady sitting next to me, must have realised I didn't relish the food, since I was just toying with it. "I would give an arm and a leg to be able to eat that!" she blurted out. During the course of our conversation I found out that she suffers from a severe medical condition wher...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Struggling with ongoing weight issues: 5 of 16

WEIGHT ON MY MIND I am really upset! I have an unwelcome guest in my house and I don't know how to get rid of her. I was totally unprepared, when my husband brought her home and with a wide grin on his face he said: 'Surprise!' Surprised, no! More like shocked, speechless. Was this his idea of a joke? "I thought you would be...
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Tips for helping children deal with divorce: 42 of 86

Divorce is an ugly seven letter word and it is often the children that are the hardest hit by it. It can be a child's worst nightmare when his parents divorce. Some children experience mixed feelings, even a sense of relief, if they have realized that their parents were not happy together. It is however imperative for childr...
Religion & Spirituality > Meditation & Prayer The power of prayer to heal: 4 of 8

The power of prayer I truly admire doctors and the work they do. It takes years of diligence and countless hours of burning the midnight oil to finally qualify and be able to treat patients who seek their expertise for various ailments and medical issues. It is a profession that demands lifelong studying and prof...
Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality (Other) How to tell if you're being spiritually abused: 7 of 13

INVISIBLE WOUNDS She was impeccably dressed. Yet she looked totally out of place and distinctively uneasy, standing in the hallway. I approached her with a smile, then made her sit down and waited. As a volunteer at the centre for victims of domestic abuse, here in Canada, it was my job to greet those who came in, get some b...