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I adore children and family. I'm a happy homemaker and the mother of 2 gorgeous boys and wife to one gorgeous man. I am also an artist, and I call myself a writer. When I was growing up, horses were my saving grace, until I set eyes upon the blue eyed beauty

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Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Facing truth key to inner healing and peace: 1 of 16
I have certainly been doing this for awhile. I think it is so difficult because it is an anathema to our biology, I mean, our mothers are supposed to have proper maternal instincts, and our fathers are supposed to have proper instincts as well. Paternal instincts. And then, if they did not and we DO, OUCH. I mean, OUCH. I ha... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Bringing autumn indoors: 14 of 56
The seasons shift and stretch, fall coming on the trail of summer. I stand outside, breathing in the scent of falling leaves. I open my windows and allow my home to inhale the sensual essence of autumn. I want to celebrate autumn by beautifying my home. There are many ways to infuse one's home with the beauty and earthiness ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Your most meaningful family traditions: 102 of 348
I believe family traditions are very important because they create a sense of connection to life. However, when my husband and I became parents, we had an interesting dynamic to examine. You see, my husband's family had very little in the way of traditions, no Halloween, no birthdays, no regular sports, no Christmas, no just... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes New trends in electronica and house music: 10 of 26
What are the new trends in electronica and house music? Music you are unlikely to hear anywhere else, that's what. Music that makes you feel a sudden affinity for a life of good vibrations. It might be Trip Hop or Ambient, Chill or Dub, Jazz set to Downtempo. Cocktail culture. Sophisticate Manhattanittes in black. Hip, jazz-... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Beyond survival: 3 of 6
I believe that survival is not all there is when we enter the spiral of healing. We hope to spiral deeper into ourselves, traveling deep enough to greet our souls. Thriving is the next step in healing our wounds and sending that healing to one another and into this world. The word Satori came to me as I was falling asleep. I... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Experience of child abuse: 40 of 65
When we become parents, children enter our world completely at our mercy. Our job is to protect, not abuse, them in every way; emotionally, physically, spiritually, sexually. Abuse is defined as anything that is harmful, injurious, or offensive. How does verbal abuse affect children? Does what we say to our children matter? ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction Breaking the cycle of abuse: 28 of 42
Many therapists and people believe that there should be NO contact between victim/survivors and parents or family members who did not actually sexually abuse the child but who have not been through therapy specifically for the role they played in allowing their child to be molested. Whether they consciously knew or not, of c... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Stretching: Beyond just feeling good: 16 of 24
Stretching has a plethora of benefits, such as increasing flexibility, stretching is good for your joints, promotes better posture, relieves stress, and can prevent injury. Of the many things we do throughout the day, attempting any task with supple muscles is best. Regular stretching as a daily practice lengthens muscles. I... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Survival from rape: 2 of 3
As I watered my lavender plant yesterday, it occured to me: I will be 30 years old next year. Holy you-know-what, Batman! Musings begin swirling away, I think of all the fantastic things I have seen and experienced in almost 30 years on this planet. Lucky for me, I grew up surrounded by horses and dogs. I met and married my ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas When Christmas isn't so merry: 12 of 15
For anyone experiencing Holiday Fallout, I wanted to encourage you (and myself )to tend the wound left by the sword of trauma. My wound was infected for a long time, self abuse through drugs, smoking 2 packs a day, acting out, you name it. When it hurt then I ran to one of those standby behaviors. I just did not know what el... More..