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Hi, I love my given names, Deborah Smith. I love where I was born, Las Vegas, Nevada. But more than anything else, I love where I was really born, it was sort of like being born again! When I was young our family moved from Vegas to Beautiful British Columbia,

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Other What is the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you?
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When I was fifteen and lived on the family farm, we had many chores that we were expected to do each week-end,I was left with not having much of a social life because of being so isolated. It was just accepted that I did not have the same life style as my other friends that lived in town, they had the freedom to go shopping,... More..

Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Key to divorce success for children: Developing a friendship with your ex-spouse
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We were married when I was the young age of 17, and had a very happy 21 years of marriage. I think that as the years went by my husband and I grew apart and after counseling, decided to try a trial separation to see what we would do. After further counseling it was determined that we would divorce. We did not go through the ... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Self-reflection
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The years speed up the older that you become,my mother used to tell me that when I was a little girl and I never believed her. How could they? Speed up? Slow down? But they really do,they speed bye as though they are racing for the finish line. Maybe they are. Once you hit 30 they just start racing by,faster and faster just ... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: On being a grandmother
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I am very happy to say to I am a fulfilled grandmother of six beautiful grandchildren. I was present for the first two births and they were the most amazing experiences of my life. It causes a special bond to form between two people to meet in such a way. To be the first person to hold my grandchild was a breathtaking experi... More..

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Emotions
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The little playhouse had been built to look just like the big house, just smaller. It sat in the backyard and Terri had spent many days in there. Her father had built it for her when she was just six years old and it was a great place for her to get away from her two brothers. It was also a sanctuary for Terri. From the outs... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Your last 24 hours: What would you do?
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If I was told that I had twenty-four hours left on this earth, I would try to live it in the least selfish way possible. I think that because I would be the one leaving and going to a better place, I would want to comfort and reassure the ones I love of my strong faith and make sure that their minds were at ease before I went... More..

Health & Fitness > Depression How forgiveness has healing power over depression
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A person that is crippled by depression may also be suffering under the tremendous weight of the unforgiven. Whether this is their own doing or others that are doing it to them it can be devastating. Depression on its own brings with it many of its own symptoms,such as loneliness,isolation,substance abuse and suicide attempt... More..

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Struggles in life
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Monster Within A life of chaos. Chasing outrageous and dangerous dreams,all the while being followed be demons. Demons in all the categories of your mind,in your soul. You try to escape them in any way that you can,resorting to abusing alcohol and drugs on a regular basis. This reeks havoc on your life,for you think that it m... More..

Relationships & Family > Communication Skills How to start a conversation and make friends
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No matter where you are, or what you are doing there will be other people and the chance to meet a friend. Start with the common ground that you both have at that moment in time. You can use it by building upon the occasion and have stepping stones to open the door for conversation. For example, if you are walking your dog a... More..

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Life lessons
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Taking Care Emily had moved to the small town outside of Calgary to get a new start, her marriage of twenty years had dissolved and she felt that she needed to have everything new again. She had one friend there, who could help her out, and had helped her find a place and got her settled in. Now to establish her self on a bu... More..

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