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I am a single mom of two girls and we reside in Portage Indiana. After the birth of my youngest daughter, I was afflicted with an unknown condition that left me paralyzed from the waist down. As a result, I went from being financially stable, to become dependent

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Struggle in life: 23 of 915
Did you see the man standing in the middle of the street?The one with the sign.It says "Will Work for Food"I barely caught a glimpse if him as I drove right by.I pass by him often, not really giving much thought.Car after car passes by also.I'm thankful for what little I've got.Yet, I still do wonder about that man standing t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a loved one: 18 of 599
WHEN GRANDPA GOES TO HEAVEN(Written to my girl about their grandpa, (my dad)who has end-stage Alzheimer's Disease)When grandpa goes to heaven I want you to know it is okay to cryTry to think of him as your angel watching over you in the skyWhen grandpa goes to heaven It's okay to say goodbyeThink of him as we always do with t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Living with a stigma in society: 1 of 31
Being a disabled single parent living (existing) on food stamps has dealt me and countless others who rely on this federal program as being stigmatized for using a plastic card to buy food.It has been my observation that a large proportion of society attaches a stigma to anyone who uses the food stamp program. I've been invol... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values People should not be dependent on welfare: 7 of 80
When I was younger I thought of welfare, and I immediately conjured up images of dirty sloppy people standing in lines waiting for their monthly allotment of food stamps and money. I thought of these people as lazy, uneducated, and their situations being a result of their own poor choices.I was wrong.I had a good job, with re... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Struggles in life: 39 of 338
As a disabled single mom of two girls, Megan became accustomed to budgeting down to the last cent. Being on food stamps becomes a month to month struggle for even the most basic of needs.July 23rd. Megan takes a look in her cupboards to discover that she has 5 cans of vegetables and 2 boxes of macaroni and cheese. She looks i... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Memories: 67 of 539
I stand in the same spotAs you used to doHere at lot 70 I pray often for youThe tears I cannot stop as I remember you herePraying to your wife and like me, you also shed a tearThe mound of soil cannot bury the truthHere at lot 70, is where I now visit youIt's been a long time ago since we took those rides to hereOn many occas... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reunited: 4 of 30
Years ago I met himHe said "Would you like to dance"He extended his hand, I looked up if only just a glanceAs we danced I felt my feet lift off the groundDespite the band playing, I didn't hear a sound"I'm flying" I thought as we looked into his eyes.I was already in love, yes, I believe it was at first sightHolding him there... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss How do you move on after the death of a loved one: 7 of 37

The six month anniversary of my dad's (Raymond) passing has come and gone. I find myself getting back to life, but I feel incredibly guilty for taking in the simple pleasures that Raymond enjoyed. Enjoying the sun, smelling the grass after it had just been cut, and watching my girls play outside. I look at the empty plastic c... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Abolishing poverty: methods and theories: 6 of 30
I disagree with the statements being said that poverty can be eliminated by education. It is seemingly believed that the reason people are in the situation they are in was because they made bad choices.This is the stereotypical view I have read time and time again on many forums on this subject. The belief that most people on... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Form letter in response to criticism: 25 of 121
To the judgmental taxpaying citizens,You don't know my life circumstances, yet you formulate your own version of it. Yes, I am a person in need, with children in need. Single parenthood is not a death sentence, yet I have been convicted. Of what crime?I see it now. I am leeching off your tax dollars, hard earned money as if t... More..