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I am 25 years old. I am a single mom of two fabulous (cough) children, a boy at five years old and a girl at two years old. Like black and white, it is amazing that they are both mine for their personalities are extreme opposites. (as my angel daughter sneaks

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Education > Adult Education Adult education 101: 1 of 25
More and more adults are returning to school, either by choice or as a requirement in their current profession. This article will confront the pros and cons in being an adult-learner, the issues that arise from non-traditional students in traditional settings such as adult-learning styles, disabilities and limitations, and ho... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: I was hacked: 1 of 4
I had just gotten my second book published. During the nine months it took from acceptance of the manuscript to its actual publication, I spent my time taking advantage of the new mass communication age of networking and advertising. I knew the success of this book would determine my being able to publish the next. My biggest... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Panic attacks: Symptoms and treatment: 5 of 19
Panic attacks are a sudden and intense fear that something terrible is about to happen, which leads to the body's automatic fight or flight response. This onset of stark terror can occur randomly without any or little provocation in the most harmless of surroundings and lasts from five to ten minutes. However, reoccurring pan... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Spring: A time to hit refresh and revaluate your life: 9 of 34
Winter and all its clutter and struggles and obstacles are now finally being replaced with the beauty and worldly revival of spring. So short-lasting before that winter is before us once again, it is important to take advantage of the relaxing progression of spring, evaluate one's life, make a grasp at forbidden selfishness, ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Memorable mommy moments: My first pregnancy: 53 of 145
We were engaged to be married, but one month before the wedding I found him at the door with his bags packed. He missed his home. He was frightened. Too fast. Need some time. We've all heard the lines. Upon his leaving, I signed up for the Air Force and it had been a big joke. "The only thing that can stop me now is if I'm pr... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Helping children deal with problems and issues relating to school: 16 of 39
Where crawling, walking, talking, and potty-training were provided with leniency to the child's physical and mental development, pre-school begins to define those deadlines that must be met utilizing those labels of below-average, average, and above-average. They are graded on their behavior, how well they follow direction, p... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope Child custody battles and how parents can cope: 13 of 31
"I was alleged a prostitute and my daughter was taken out of the only home she had ever known and for six months was placed with her severely alcoholic father that hadn't anything to do with her since birth while I proved that I'd never been a prostitute and had no intention of becoming a prostitute in the future. Now he has ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections on real life heroes: 75 of 169
Her name was Lila Shampine. She was called Dolly by most, Mom by her children, and Nanny by all others. She never held wealth or fame. She never had power as we know power. She was not published to the world's admiration or envy. In fact, outside of those who had never met her personally, she'd never existed. Yet at her funer... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Fiction writing: How to create believable characters: 22 of 48
I have given birth approximately 75 times as with every new manuscript I want to write, before I can even begin an outline of events, I have to conceive, give birth to, and raise my characters. They have caused me much happiness and they have caused me much grief, because at times they tend to rebel against me, defy the path ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Heart attack: 25 of 50
Increasing day-by-dayA pain that will not go awayWhat is this sickness, you askThe answer lies in the pastIts origin is the heartA parasite slowly eating it apartEmbedding itself in the tissue like a ticIts progress the timely burning of a wickA candle seems to burn so slowSetting off such a vibrant glowIt flickers, swerves, ... More..