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Norma is a mother of three children who has made her home in northern Canada since 1992. She wakes every morning and begins a new day knowing that her children are healthy, loved and their needs are met.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Just so you know: 1 of 115

You Were There You walked into my life one day. Your smile lit up the room. Laughter rung out in the air; There was no thought of gloom. You listened to the songs I wrote, And I read my poems to you. You were my greatest champion - My life didn't feel so blue. You saved my life. You set me free - From so much pain And misery...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: When it rains: 2 of 181

Puddles When rain falls in heavy torrents Puddles form along the street. They come in many shapes and sizes For so many sets of feet. Puddles are enticing. To enjoy them lose your poise. As children gather round them, There's bound to be some noise. One child becomes soaking wet - He bursts with shouts of glee; One child str...
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas & Advice Can you ever trust someone 100%: 1 of 59

Trusting someone 100% is possible but it doesn't happen overnight. It takes time to build trust to such a level that nothing can shake its foundation. Complete trust can be found between married couples who have been married for several years. Whether that trust was in their relationship, initially, may be another matter ent...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Balancing teen privacy with parenting: 1 of 40

Raising teens doesn't come with an instruction manual. Last I heard, there was no such book called, Parenting Teenagers for Dummies; whether that's changed, I couldn't say but I know many parents would be interested in buying a copy of their very own. Dealing with teen-aged children can seem like treacherous territory especi...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Moving forward: 2 of 76

Release My mind - it travels; My eyes feel blind. Can’t see the present - Just what’s left behind. Taking a journey Deep into the past, Where love did reign - Storm clouds were cast. No matter the bliss, We loved and let go. No matter the tears, It had to be so. We had to move on. I tried to escape. It just didn&...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Long distance relationships: 2 of 65

Across the Miles You're there while I'm here; It breaks my heart in two. At the start of each new day I long to wake with you. Time passes. You're still there; It can't be helped at all. I love you more each passing day But distance takes its toll. My tears they fall in torrents; I don't know what to do. At the end of every ...
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas & Advice Fear of commitment in women: Reasons behind the phobia: 1 of 31

Why are women afraid to commit? One of the greatest aspects of adult life is finding a partner one can settle down with - someone to help in times of sorrow, to understand personal dreams and to share in moments of triumph. However, finding such a person isn't as easy as it once seemed to be. Changes in Society Society has c...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Ten steps to a healthy lifestyle: 1 of 31

Does it seem impossible to achieve, and maintain, a healthy lifestyle? While it's possible, more work, determination, and stamina are required. Keep the following ten points in mind: EAT WELL You must eat well-balanced meals. Food guides were created to educate you in the amounts of food required each day to be healthy. It's...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The love of a lifetime: 3 of 90

My Love For You I love the way you look at me, The way it makes me feel inside. It doesn't matter who's around - Our love just can't be denied. I love it that you can forgive; You can set aside the past. When I fall you're there to catch me; Our love was, surely, meant to last. I truly love your appearance: You're gentle eno...
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Why it's important to develop a work-life balance: 2 of 53

It's imperative to achieve a work-life balance. With no boundaries set, things can quickly spiral out of control and, before we have a chance to turn around, or so we feel, we have lost our families. Stress in the workplace is something we cannot avoid. We may be able to control it, to a certain degree, depending upon how we...