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every faded word i never got to say
will be the jaded stories I tell my children one day

I am a writer
I am a survivor
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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Consequences: 10 of 41
The Lavender RoseOn The Other Side...A Rose Grew... The ocean weeps tears of pain - Grieving for what is left of broken hearted lovers. Once, silver laughter danced on the mirrored memories that SHATTERED and the two fell through a hole in their dream. Sandstorms silently blew away the forgotten footsteps of these lovers.They... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) The truth behind "child protection reform": 6 of 17

This is a summary I wrote up about how a case works. For the exact laws and rules/procedures, read the Guidelines on the TDPRS website (for Texas) or the guidelines for your specific state which should be available for your information at your state's Health and Human Services website. The following is simply a summary outlin... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Family Law Horror stories of child abuse: Parents as criminals: 3 of 6

"It's Almost Tuesday" is a fictional story based on true events, using a young child's exact words when possible. It depicts true incidents reported within the Texas Foster Care System. While this story is fictional in situations, it is based upon abuse that occurs every day, and all over our country. The foster homes are mea... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Bullies: 19 of 29
BOXED FOOD FOR JUNESo, let me ask you little Billy ... yeah you on that stool...What happened at school? What happened that now you sit in a bar...with a glass...and a stare?Was it the bully's in the 3rd grade Billy? Is that what took you there?Don't look away from me! Its okay, they are gone. 6th grade is long over, Billy. T... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Addiction: 218 of 329

Hope De Rigueur(hope is necessary)It seems like tomorrow has slithered away& today wont fall into place.'Cause yesterday's train to my futurejumped track...Now fear has won the race.I know the past can't come out to play,but I didn't have to run away.Next thing I know, my dreams are grounded &my goals just faded away.A broken... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Angels: 230 of 263
As a young girl she knew the visions in nocturnal darkness;when midnight painted the somber skies blue; Dazzling flocks of seraph guardians arrived after dark's admission;gave her a nightly view.Only innocence in the eyes of a child would beprivy to the brilliant illusions like theangelic renditions drifting ashorein a radian... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) How to prepare if you are falsely reported for abuse or neglect: 8 of 9

(Names have been changed to protect the identity of the people in this article)The CPS caseworker even stated in the case file "this is a case of child custody dispute, not a case of child abuse."They not only accused her of horrific crimes against her child she adored, stole her property, but even set out her private sex toy... More..