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I have been married since 1993 and have 2 great kids. I am a former U.S. Marine and musician. My husband has a teaching degree but works as an Education Rep for a music store. I still stay at home because I am not physically able to work, that is why writing

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Relationships & Family > Family Bonding The importance of talking to your kids about sex and drugs: 2 of 30
There are a lot of opinions on when and how to talk to your kids about sex and drugs. Growing up, sex and drugs was taboo. This made me more curious about it and why it was 'bad' (by it being taboo, that said to me that it was bad). Needless to say, I experimented with it all. So, not talking about it with your kids will make... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dark stories: 141 of 662
VIOLATEDThe smell of the room was nauseating. It felt like I was outside of my body, floating around and watching everything happen in slow motion. As I sat on the edge of the table, my mind went blank. Had this really happened? I felt nothing. I was totally and completely numb. I heard the door knob turning slowly. A woman i... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Tips for writing your wedding vows: 6 of 26
If a couple chooses to go with the traditional wedding vows, there is nothing wrong with that. Maybe they don't want to share their most intimate feelings with a crowd of people, or they just want to get through the ceremony. They both know how each other feels and therefore it need not be said.If a couple wants to write thei... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: 1 John: 2 of 8
John 1:1-17First, let me address some of the vital information about the book of John. John was sent from God to write this book, which was around 70-95 A.D.( there is some debate as to the exact time frame), after the destruction of Jerusalem and before John's exile to Patmos. John's purpose was to reach out to non-Christian... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Children's stories: 135 of 396
Pottolupus and the Mystery SmellOH! Howdy thereyou startled me. I wasn't expecting visitors today. Since you are here, do you want to hear a little tale? You DO? It just so happens I have one ready to tell. This is a wonderful tale about a young dragopottamus, a beautiful mountainous village, and the mystery smell. Are you re... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Enduring with a disease that can't be seen: 3 of 6
"I'm not crazy, lazy, or insane, really I'm not!""The invisible illness" is something I deal with every day. The thing that bothers me the most is that it is hard to find a doctor that actually understands this disease and doesn't think you are just a 'mental case'. I found out that I had Fibromyalgia last year. It is quite f... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Teen advice: How to resist peer pressure: 22 of 42
Peer pressure happens to everyone, from toddler stage into adulthood. It is very difficult to resist it, but it is not impossible.Speaking about teen peer pressure, there are several things you can do to resist it.First, you need to talk to your parents in an open and honest way about the things you are going through (if you ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology What men are really thinking: 3 of 5
What are men thinking? Well, actually they think about a lot of things. I have had many conversations with men (including my husband and my son) and to my surprise there is a lot that rolls around in their heads.As a woman, I can come up with responses to questions or discussions in a split second. We can have the whole discu... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Does religion divide or segregate people: 33 of 49
Yes, unfortunately religion divides people. Most people are focusing on who's denomination is better/right, which church does the most community service, which church brings in the most money, and the list goes on. This is exactly why I do not believe in 'religion'. I believe in a relationship with God. Not only does religion... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression What thoughts run through your mind when you are depressed?: 33 of 47
Your mind is the most positive and powerful tool you have. Unfortunately, it can also be the most destructive. There are a lot of factors that are at work in the mind of a depressed person. The depression started way before it got to the point of feeling completely hopeless. When a person is severely depressed it is like a th... More..