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I am a proudly married, mother of 2 gorgeous boys. I work in a residential psychiatric facility for children, as a secretary, and I love my work. I have always had a flair for writing, and I feel that I am quite good at expressing myself that way. It is easier

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Poverty: 7 of 34

When I was a young girl, (4-5 years old) my parents hit a financial brick wall of sorts. This was during the "glorious days" of Ronald Reagan's Presidency. My parents were both working for the same company, a company that had massive lay-offs, with little notice. Both of my parents lost their jobs at the same time. We were l...
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Love gone wrong: 7 of 29

I'm not fine... Genre: Any Vocal: Male/Female Tempo: Middle paced Difficulty: Easy/Medium Verse One: Drifting through the world, with so much on my mind. Thinking of how I lost you, the reason why I cannot find. I always thought we'd be together, wonder why you can't be mine. All I know for sure is baby, without you I'm not ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What my dog means to me: 96 of 393

When I was 4 years old, I was at my aunt's house, and she had a friend over who had a little sheltie collie. This man was blind. Although this dog was not his seeing eye dog, it was a protector of sorts. Being the curious 4 year old I was, I went over to the dog sitting on this mans lap. I put my hand out to pet her, and SNA...
Health & Fitness > Mental Health (Other) Is the behavior of pedophiles taught or genetic behavior: 4 of 6

I was a victim, as a 9 year old child of molestation, by someone who was supposed to love me; not hurt me. My own grandfather of all people. I don't wish to go into details for many obvious reasons, but from the age of 9 to 11, this went on. It was more than just sexual. It was as if he saw me as his girlfriend or wife... at...
Relationships & Family > Love & Relationships Do you believe in love at first sight?: 67 of 81

Do I believe in love at first sight? If you had asked me that question say 10 years ago, I would have said that I would have LIKED to believe in it, but doubted it seriously. However, my husband made me believe... not only in love at first sight, but in things "coming together to make a whole". When I was 19, my brother move...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Why I write: 202 of 244

Have you ever verbally said something that you wish you hadn't have said? Had thoughts running through your head of ways you could have said whatever it was differently? Or do you even ever go so far as to wish that you could take what you said back? I've been there more times than I would like to admit, myself. Wouldn't it ...