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I am a happily married mother of two great kids. I have lived all over the country. I grew up in a violently abusive home and haven't spoken to my real father since I left home at 16 years old. I have since been homeless, promiscuous, ran around with thugs,

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Falling in love: 537 of 614
The minute you leaveI sincerely miss,your gentle touchand your sweet kiss.The way you make me smilewhen I'm about to cry.And when the tears do fall,the way you wipe them from my eyes.You've shown me true friendship,and from you I've learned to trust.You've shown me that to loveis so much better than to lust.Thanks for making ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping What to take on a camping trip: 22 of 25
Of all the lists I make each year, my favorite one is 'What to Take Camping'. I think this list grows with each trip. My addition this year is a personal mister. They really help cool you down in the hot sun. I keep a permanent list on my computers desktop so I can add to it as nessesary or print it out and check off stuff as... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Innovative kitchen decorating ideas: 9 of 10
Todays kitchen decorating options are endless. Many new and innovative ideas combine classic concepts with modern materials. Todays' kitchens range in design styles from retro to high tech. Sometimes you find a subtle combination of the two, where form and function meet.The innovative design of todays kitchen goes far beyond ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Choosing your wedding color scheme: 9 of 10
Something old something new, Something borrowed, Something blue. Colors are more important than you might think in a wedding. There are many things to consider when choosing your wedding color scheme. The first of which is personal choice. Much like physical attraction it's either there, or it's not. Why not take a look at pa... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Broken & lost: 129 of 135
Nobody's HomeI sit here broken, and all alone.The lights are onbut nobody's home.My pain is not real to anyone.And I have nowhere left to run.No one really understands,Just how far it's out of hand.What the voices say to me,Feeding off of my misery.But those that I would leave behindweigh quite heavy on my mind.I don't want t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Isolation: 32 of 32
Don't ever count on anyone but yourselfi cant even count on meI don't recognize this person that i seein this reflection staring back at meThese strangers eyes as cold as they can beand who are these strangers i call friendsthey wont really be there till the endthey walk in and out of my life like the seasonssucking out my li... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Survivors: 22 of 22
Cant stop this rage inside meor control the anger within.Afraid its taking over,wishing the light would come in.Wanting Jesus to hold meand wipe away my tears.Release me from this agony,erase the memories and years.Make me forget all about him,and all the words he ever said.So i will be nothing like him,so his voice will get ... More..
Entertainment > Television (Other) American Idol voting controversies: 11 of 11
Since the first season of American Idol there have been controversies surrounding the integrity of the voting system. When you tune in to American Idol you watch amateurs sing and then they are subsequently critiqued by celebrity judges and you are advised to call in and vote for the idol of your choice after a short recap of... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning How a good financial plan will let you quit your day job to stay home with your family: 4 of 4
Do you dream of quitting your day job to stay home with your family? Well, turn that dream into reality with a little financial planning! This is the foundation you will build your life upon, so you must take ample time to plan accordingly and consider every option and worse case scenario. You must assess your current living ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice A single parent's guide to family camping trips: 3 of 3
There is nothing to bring you and your kids closer together as a family than to pack up the minivan and head out on the open road to go camping. You will get back in touch with nature, and more importantly each other. (Provided you leave all portable electronics at home.) With the fast paced schedule of a single parents life ... More..