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Monica L. Garrett is a self-employed, single mother residing in Mobile, Alabama, USA. She opened her own business in 2004 after a decade of employment in the retail management and office administration industries.

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Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Teaching children the responsibility of caring for pets: 1 of 42
You find yourself faced with two adorable faces, both with pleading eyes, begging you to say yes. One is the furry critter in the pet store that your child has been cuddling and the other is that of your child, anxious to take home their new pet.Hopefully, you've taken the steps to teach your children the responsibility that ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Creating a better life: 1 of 23
Creating a better life is something many people desire. Becoming a mother made me a better person. Because I care more about my son that I ever did for myself, I've decided to create a better life for myself as well as for my son. Here, I will share with you the ideas, goals and tactics that I am using to create a better life... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My beloved dogs: 4 of 79

"They are so ugly, they're cute!" was the popular statement heard by my family and me for the twenty years that we owned Boston Terriers. With their flattened faces that look as if they have run into a wall and their big, pleading eyes, they were always adorable companions. My beloved Boston Terriers were my "siblings" when I... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Pregnancy: 3 of 44
A spiral staircase in front of me, a stack of files in my arms, a growing baby in my belly and I am faced with a decision. I've been going up and down this staircase several times per day and I've slipped a few times. The last time was the worst. I almost fell. My growing child doesn't deserve the fall. This is my job. My onl... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Drugs: 5 of 65
This WorldStudies in the past few years have shownThat alcohol and drug abuse has grownFrom heroin, marijuana and cocaineThese people are losing their brainDue to tequila and ginWrecks are beginning to sendInnocent people and petsTo hospitals and vetsIn order for these things to changeThe world must get a grip on thingsOur ge... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness What you need to know about food allergies: 1 of 12
Food allergies differ greatly from the more common problem of food intolerances. Food allergies have severe reactions including respiratory distress, requiring immediate emergency care. Epinephrine is given by injection when this occurs. Only about one percent of adults and three percent of children are diagnosed with food al... More..
Health & Fitness > Infectious Diseases Is Lyme disease becoming an epidemic in North America?: 1 of 11
Lyme disease IS becoming an epidemic in North America. Not only do I suffer from Lyme disease, my father and my step-mother have the disease as well. My step-mother is permanently disabled from the affects of Lyme disease. I was told by a local physician that I did not have Lyme disease, when in fact I did. He based his opini... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Single mothers reflect on absentee fathers: 2 of 20
My son's father is now referred to in my mind as the sperm donor and nothing more. He was a considerate, caring friend prior to my unplanned pregnancy. From the moment he disovered I was pregnant, he turned into Lucifer. From our relationship came the best thing to ever happen in my life - my son. We knew each other for... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: My mother's boyfriend: 3 of 29
To acquaintances my mother's life looked ideal. She was married to a man who wanted only to provide for her and keep her happy. She had a nice home with a custom swimming pool, a nice vehicle and money to shop, dine out and attend events. She had never worked and she had nothing but free time. Women in the community envie... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Hidden memories of childhood abuse and learning to release them: 1 of 9
Having repressed a large number of childhood memories of abuse, I was amazed at the number of instances in which I recalled once I became a mother. As a mother, many situations and circumstances have triggered these memories and caused me to reflect on my own childhood and deal with them.I have an infinite and unconditional l... More..