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Hello all. I found this place by accident and decided to stop by. Hope I am welcome. I am a mother of 3 children. A Wife of 15 years. I know I am still learning each and every day and loving it. I divide my time(lol what is that?) between husband, child 1,

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Teen development: What parents should expect during the teen years: 1 of 28
The one true answer is simple: EVERYTHING! The old adage of, "Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." serves here. Teenagers become someone completely different and most have no clue whom that person is anymore than anyone else does. As children grow and develop they learn from all around them. The coping skills dealing w... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Want to be a hero?: 2 of 32
Me? A hero? Yeah, I have heard the much used phrase, "You are my hero!" I heard it from friends that needed a ride to work, to home, to school, to the grocery store and even, me returning a library book to the library and a movie to a video store and so on. I realize, in that moment, I must have seemed a hero to them. Not to... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What would you do if you met your double?: 1 of 11
Hmmmm? Which one? I have been told there are several. Have in fact, seen 2 of my doubles in pictures people have taken of them. But, truthfully, I owe one of my doubles out there some grief! Apparently, this person is not loyal to their boyfriend(have faced ticked off boyfriend in grocery store and had to show license for hi... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Testimonies: Wiccans experiencing persecution: 5 of 25
This subject seems to bring out the worst in everyone. Perhaps, it is because to write this article the person must recall what they have experienced. It is a sad thing to see that some of the lessons experienced were not learned. To be slighted, left out, made fun off, excluded or laughed at is not pleasant. That much I giv... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Are virtual relationships taking precedence over real life relationships?: 5 of 23
After much debate of this issue I had to break it down to manage a proper response. Relationships can apply in many areas of a person's life. If you are married and get involved with someone online that takes from the family, then, yes, it can be considered replacing that area of your life. It does not mean anything of a sex... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Men in Wicca: 2 of 9
Men in Wicca Faith. I have known several men in groups that have gathered to celebrate. They mostly, were curious as to where it all came from and had either fallen into a group that had jaded them on their beliefs or had no clue what so ever. That being said, they conducted themselves with unbelievable ceremony of honor and... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Should the federal government set a national age for sexual consent for teens?: 10 of 39
First off, yes, I am writing for the "NO" side. That does not mean I think there should be no laws to protect children. Yet, laws do not prevent rape or willing sex. Children are being molested in this country right this second. Does a law have a prayer of stopping a late night visitor from molesting a child? No, sadly it do... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture Native American perspectives on "Indian" identities: 6 of 21
This could be an ugly subject if you, like I, was raised WITHOUT an identity. Too white for most to even consider you to be anything else. To consider your feelings of isolation. To want to belong. To need to. Yet, attempt to make contact with anyone of your "RED BLOOD" or "RED SKIN"(the insults got worse, though, most aroun... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Should husbands or wives control the family budget?: 13 of 45
This issue seems to still tangle up the harmony of most marriages and relationships. Even in a debate it has. Especially, when there is no "both" category. Still, I will state this here before anything else: BOTH SHOULD HAVE ACTIVE SAY IN HOUSEHOLD FINANCES. I write from the wives side of the story, yet, I could easily write... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons With recent police impersonations, should real officers be more understanding of citizen fear and precaution?: 1 of 3
I wanted to write for the yes side in this debate. Because I think a police officer should be aware of the fear due to the impersonations. Yet, I can not with all honesty state a police officer should drop their guard to anyone because of it. It is their job to go after bad guys and gals that we fear to begin with. We do not... More..