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Outgoing, outspoken and outrageous. I am a mother of two who loves to write, and share my opinion. I am hardworking and I face every task with an open mind and the drive to succeed.

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Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas & Advice Controlling relationships: 1 of 15

A relationship with the right person can be a wonderful experience. However, a relationship with the wrong person can lead to years of heartache, emotional and even physical damage. At the beginning of a relationship, "the honeymoon stage" it is difficult to tell what kind of person you are dating. Most relationships being w...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dream weaver: 1 of 13

Dreamweaver A white blanket shelters her home, She stares out the window, she is alone. A tear falls in silence, as her child sleeps, Breathing so softly as his mother weeps. In the distance a man lays awake in his cell, Regretting the actions that brought him into this hell. With a tear soaked pilloe and a pen in his hand, ...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Five healthy eating behaviors: 3 of 35

In this busy, high stress life healthy eating habits tend to be put on the back burner. Experts agree that healthy eating habits are the key ingredient to a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Here are some tips to make healthy eating easy while you're on the go. Plan Your Meals Ahead - Healthy eating is easier if you are not gr...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spaghetti and meatballs: 4 of 32

Grandmothers wooden spoons, her trusty old pots and her over worn shoes. Her incessant humming from the stove through the day, with the fire burning as she slaved away. The many scents rising and filling my head, the sweet and the spicy, the warm baking bread. My Grandfather drumming his fingers in vain, each second tha...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Abuse: 3 of 18

I am a survivor of domestic violence, many would call me strong or smart, but I am alive. For the last 5 years my ex-husband abused me physically, emotionally and finically. He put me down and made me feel like I was worth nothing. He convinced me that life as it was is all I could ever have. He shattered my dreams and my ho...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The victims of drunk drivers: 3 of 17

Johnny's locked up in an tiny little cell, Johnny's locked up his life a living hell, Johnny's locked up for all that he was drinking. Johnny wipes his tears, what was Johnny thinking. He didn't know, that he could cause such pain. Where does time go? Johnny's still to blame. Because the car was rolling as he fell asleep, di...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope Ways to reduce stress for young children: 3 of 16

Childhood stress is a common problem that does not get the exposure it deserves. Children of all ages can experience stress, recognizing the signs and taking action is the key to helping your child's mental and physical well-being. Stress in children can cause a variety of health issues and can quickly lead to severe depress...
Relationships & Family > First Dates Ten tips for the first date: 4 of 19

When going out on a first date there are a few ways to ensure that all goes smoothly. Follow these tips down the road to a happy ending (or at least another date): 1. Think it through before hand. You can decide to go for dinner but evening dates put on the pressure to keep the night going. By planning an afternoon date you ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My son: 42 of 169

Chase Ten years from now where will he be? Holding a gun with his face on T.V.? Fifteen years from now where will he stand? Will he grow up happy? Will he be a man? These are the thoughts that plague me each day. The fears in my heart when to God I pray. The worries I have when I hold him tight, and cry myself to sleep at ni...
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Steps to mend a broken heart: 4 of 16

Everyone has been hurt by a relationship (or lack there of) Here are some helpful hints to recovering from a broken heart: 1. Realize the truth. There are always reasons that a relationship ends, and I guarantee it is not all your fault. Take some time to sit back and think about not just the things that were great and that ...