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Hello and thank you for stopping in to see who I am. First of all I am from a small town in Mississippi and have lived here since I was a small child. I have three gorgeous daughters and a husband whom I love with all of my heart. Writing is my passion although

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Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Recognizing and dealing with abuse in marriage: 6 of 20
There are many forms of spousal abuse, some of us our unfortunate enough to have to deal with all types. I don't know that I would say that a person can actually stay in an abusive relationship because I was someone who had to leave mine. The forms of abuse range from verbal, manipulations, cheating and continue through viole... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Unicorns: 4 of 13
The woman ran through the woods in search of the fabulous white creature she had seen. Yorte watched as she ran through the woods. She was gorgeous her long red hair flying behind her. He had seen the unicorn luring her out into the forrest, but the question was why. Unicorn's usually only lured women out to meet there true l... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On love: 442 of 1267
LoveLove isn't realFate doesn't have a sealLife is what you make itYou hold it don't break itSongs were meant to be sungJust like air for your lungyou settle for what you getThere isn't a Romeo for every JulietThis poem is copywrited by me More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Ethics Doctors' ethics: Patients and money: 7 of 19
I have often wondered if doctors abuse the Medicaid system we have in place for people that need help. On one hand I believe it isn't just Medicaid they take advantage of but from seeing first hand what they do with Medicaid patients makes me mad. I have honestly been bounced around from one doctor to the next through referra... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Falling in love with a married man: 17 of 46
We really don't get to choose who we fall in love with. But you do decide whether or not you spend enough time with someone to fall in love with them. I got married after knowing my husband for three months and a few days. I already had a daughter from a previous relationship and wanted a father for my child. He seemed to be ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Common misconceptions about Wicca: 7 of 15
I get so mad and aggravated when someone asks me "isn't Halloween the devil's birthday?". Come on now Halloween is not the devil's birthday. We celebrate halloween as part of our religion, as part of our culture, and even as part of our family heritage. When you do research on Halloween you will find numerous things about it.... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain from love: 443 of 917
To LateTo late for me to find himThe lights in my eyes have grown dimOnce I could have had his loveAs sure as there are stars aboveI gave up to easily on lifethought I couldn't bare the pressures and strifeI held on to the pain of past mistakesNo longer allowing love, afraid it was fakeHe's moved on now in every wayNow I live... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Writing tips for creating a fictional world: 15 of 27

Writing about a fictional world can be tricky at best. You need to be able to see the place you want to write about. Finding yourself there is the best way to convey what you feel and see. I often visit my fictional world as a get away and it is the most amazing experience. You then sit down and write it as you see it. I wrot... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Birth: 56 of 85

It was hot and beginning to get cramped in the small room. There were no windows and actually no one else there. I didn't even see a door. All I knew was I had to find a way out of this place. The constant jarring and moving was beginning to give me a headache, I was just glad I was in whatever this liquid was or I was gonna ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love unrequited: 268 of 399

Through this life I have searched for loveOnly to find that it is unheard ofI look and I look to find someoneto share my heart with and make a bondHe isn't there or I can't seeNoone is meant to be with meI cry each night over the lack of lovepraying and asking god aboveHe doesn't seem to hear my prayersI must be to deep in al... More..