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Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Dating horror stories: 70 of 86
Why!? Why is it that we think we have to have someone to be happy? Even when we say we don't, we act like we do. And like all our mothers said, "actions speak louder than words." So here I was, alone again after all these years, saying I don't need someone, but allowing myself to go on a blind date. I absolutely could not st... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The decision to homeschool: 38 of 46
The decision to homeschool has become so much more common these days. With new reforms in schools, more violence in schools, and overpopulation, the decision is becoming easier and easier. There are so many ways for any parent to do it too. My own personal story starts off with my teenager who is just not the social butterfl... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Book reports: Creative ideas for elementary school students: 5 of 6
Book reports can be creative and fun for all students. For many kids, book reports are dreaded and tedious. It doesn't have to be that way! As a homeschooling mother of four, I have had the opportunity to find ways to give them a love for reading and evaluating their books without the stress of it feeling like a drag to them... More..
Education > Homework & Testing How to help your child with writing: 33 of 39
Helping a child with writing is like helping them learn to ride a bike. Once they master the basics, they will only get better and better. The love of writing is important in today's world. Kids will need it in life all the way up. It helps them do better in college and in writing resumes in the workforce. Unfortunately it i... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Domestic violence: 40 of 47
Upstate New York was a beautiful place with soaring mountains and rushing rivers abundant with wildlife. The multitude of colors in the fall was worth seeing any time. The snow was daunting and shoveling it was even more laborious than childbirth itself. Of course this is the opinion of someone raised on the coast of Califor... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: September 11, 2001 and beyond: 49 of 55
The Day the World Fell Down I slept restlessly that early morning believing I would never get up in time to get my kids off to school. The pain of the previous weeks was so unbearable I felt as though I would not survive. I hadn't slept a wink in days. I eventually crawled out of the warmth of the blankets and into the cold ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Childhood: 126 of 135
Three children were born to a violent family. He looked up to his sister and said "Don't leave me." "I'll never leave you; I'll stay right with you." Not knowing yet what they were to go through. "Keep us together!" they yelled with all their might, But not a home big enough was anywhere in sight. Two stayed together, one we... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) The truth behind "child protection reform": 16 of 17
Child protection reform is something that definitely needs reform but honestly, I'm tired of all the foster parent bashing. I agree that there are some terrible ones out there. Are all white people serial killers? No Are all black people gangsters? No Are all Mexicans dirty? No Are all foster parents abusers? NO The child pr... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Adultery: Affairs are a "forgivable sin": 110 of 116
The world just crumbled under your eyes. At first the reaction is clearly shock. "How could this have happened. Did I do something wrong?" Probably not. It just happens sometimes and the reason is normally in the cheater, not because of the faithful one. Even though it's wrong, it is forgivable. Forgiveness does not mean app... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Views on abortion: 213 of 223
Abortion is murder. There shouldn't be any other way of looking at it. If a woman has the choice to murder the child in her belly than why can't I have the choice of murdering someone I don't want to deal with? What difference is it? The child is alive from the moment of conception. If you aren't married, you shouldn't be ha... More..