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I am a single mom with three wonderful kids. With all of the new things in my life it is no wonder that I have so much to write about.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: True feelings: 82 of 112
Consumed with darkness, no shining light, To drown out the feelings that I hide from your sight. The endless waves of emotions, stabbing like a knife. Cutting into my soul, threatening my very life. Dark clouds loom, pushing me to the brink, of throwing up the wall to hide and sink. To cower within myself, the darkness never... More..
Relationships & Family > Coping with Divorce After a divorce: Moving on to a new life: 44 of 56
I have been divorced for seven years. I moved on with a life with my children, but it was a lonely place to be. I work in an environment where I meet new people on a daily basis, but my life is pretty boring. I go to work everyday and come home to the kids. On very rare occasions I go out to dinner with a friend, but not oft... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Best places for hiding money at home: 22 of 27
It is a troubled time that we live in when we have to resort to hiding money in our homes to keep it safe and be able to provide for our families. There are so many circumstances that make us resort to this kind of behavior. In my case I found out by accident that the man that I loved was using drugs. I had a hard time tryin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Grandparents and their rights: 5 of 6
I have had to deal with this issue, but my point was made clear to all. When my ex and I were divorced, I got custody of the kids. He made a big deal of the fact that I moved the children over 300 miles away from him and his parents. His mother and I had and still have a very close relationship. It was stated to me early on,... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector How to be a good waitress: 7 of 8
It is not easy in this day and time to make extra money, but I have found a way for me and my family. I am a waitress. Bad job? Wrong, it is a great job. I have been a waitress for 6 years, supporting a family of four(myself and three children). These are the steps that I use everyday to insure that I make a good profit for ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Unique Gifts Unique and personal gifts for new moms: 34 of 34
There are so many things that a new mother needs. Sleep is the number one thing, but there are also clothes, quiet time and just a simple meal with no interruptions. As a mother, I would have loved these things, but I was living in a new town and had no family present. I simply had to make due. I have friends now that are ne... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Running away: 24 of 24
Different people have different reasons for running away. Some people run from feelings and emotions. Some people run away to gain a new experience. Some people run away just to get away from the pressures of everyday life. Then there are the desperate people who run to save their very lives. Everyone at some point and time ... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Low-rise jeans: Fashionable or a fashion blunder?: 3 of 3
As a mother of teenage daughters, I find it interesting that our old style of hip-hugger pants have made a dramatic come back. I have found that there are new variations on these pants now. There are low-riding and regular hip-hugger. I dare to say that my answer to the low-riding is an absolute 'NO'. The pants are designed ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Adoption after 40: 3 of 3
I think that adoption after 40 is a great idea, anytime for that matter. There are countless couples out there that want a child of their own and by the age of 40 they have tried all other availabe resources. There are also thousands of children who would love the love and security of a stable home. I belive that an older mo... More..