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I am a divorced, single woman, living in Michigan.

I have a daughter and 3 sons who I love very much.

I have owned and operated a pet grooming, boarding facility and pet supplies store for 17 years. Although I have enjoyed my career, it has always been my dream

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My father: 4 of 122
My Father is my hero, a man of honor and pride. He earned that badge through lots of work by being an awesome Dad. He loved us girls no matter what, no matter how tough it got. He had a job, not many had in 1972. He raised two girls all by himself, no mom around at all. Alone he took this task so great, to do an awesome job. ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Are small dogs safer pets around children?: 16 of 103
Are Small Dogs Safer Pets Around Children?It's always been slightly mind boggling the controversy that surrounds dogs, the different breeds and their size. Often times you will hear the opinions of pet owners who are confident that chances are, their dog would never bite. They've had 4 or 5 of the same breed since childhood a... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Why do women tolerate abuse from their men?: 45 of 71
Women tolerate abuse from their men because at some point and time they began to feel that through the abuse they gained and received attention from their abuser. It is hard to explain without actually experiencing the abuse yourself how to understand the process. Abuse is a process that starts very subtly, before the victim ... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Is there life after domestic violence?: 36 of 54
Is there life after domestic violence? It may seem as though there is no life after being beat physically, emotionally, mentally, and or sexually. I am living proof that there is life after domestic violence.It is tough to break that pattern, and nobody but the one being abused can understand what they are going through. Nobo... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss How to help a person cope with suicide of a loved one: 5 of 7

Suicide is the most painful loss a person can experience. It is an unexplainable death that you will never understand. There is no real answer to coping with the suicide of a loved one. The only thing that you can do is to try to move forward and not blame yourself. So often people who have to live with the suicide of another... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce In divorce, should the father have equal custody rights to his children?: 20 of 25
Divorce can be tragic and devastating to a child's life. To many children, it's the end to the only way of life they knew. Dad and Mom. The unity of the family they that made them secure and safe will never be the same. It can be a very devastating jolt to a child when the life they were so accustomed to, changes. It will not... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Family Law Child abuse: Communities need to take action: 15 of 17
PAS - PARENTAL ALIENATION SYNDROMEIS ABUSE!I live with PAS at the hands of my ex-husbandThe perpetrator, the abuser, continues his abuse and control and manipulations over me and my child. I am the victim of years of abuse and physical beatings, verbal, mental and emotional abuse.Divorcing him was something that he said I wou... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Should a wife tell her husband about her romantic past?: 27 of 30
A wife should only tell her husband of her romantic past if she is comfortable enough with him to share that part of her life. In my opinion if he is already her husband and her past was not a question before the marriage, it shouldn't be a question once they are husband and wife. The only time that a wife should feel obligat... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Reflections: Living every day with passion: 218 of 226
Many people take everyday life for granted. More times than not we get comfortable in our lives or absorbed with the day to day hub bub, that we forget to take the time to appreciate the little things that bring peace and happiness to us.After going through many rough and rocky roads in my life; Being unhappy, abused, physica... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Young people are less courageous than three decades ago: 30 of 30
The snow is flying, the temperatures are below zero. Irregardless Suzy and Tucker lazily sat up in bed, rubbing their heavy eyes knowing that all their chores needed to be done before they could leave for school. Scurrying around, doing a complete and thorough job. Finally, they finished hanging the watering can on the hook i... More..