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Relationships & Family > Family Bonding The importance of talking to your kids about sex and drugs: 5 of 30
"Mom you're not going to believe it! Dakota Little is pregnant!", my twelve year old daughter Lilly announced as she bounded in the back door . I was shocked to say the least! Dakota and Lilly had been in preschool together! They shared the same birthday and friends! I knew Dakota's parents and we were friends!The girls had ... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Cancer: 1 of 5
"I found a small lump in my right breast in February." Giana said to the doctor as he began her yearly exam,"At first it would come and go each month before and after my periods.Now it seems to be growing and it seems to be a large solid mass." as the doctor completed the exam of her breasts. Dr. Hughs sat down on his stool, ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Is blood thicker than water?: 16 of 76
I have two beautiful funny and intelligent daughters. Kayla my tall leggy blond that just does and says what she is thinking. That a little bit of common sense would not hurt. The infectious smile that she has carries beyond our home but into her everyday life at school and friends.She is the eldest of our two girls and she i... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System The state should force the mentally ill into treatment even if they are not an "imminent threat" to themselves or others: 9 of 36
The stigma that surrounds mental health is significant even in todays world that educates us on everything. To force a person with a diagnosed mental illness that is not a threat to society is cruel. These people have to live with the knowledge of not being"normal" as it is and the being forced by the state to enter treatment... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Drug addiction: 3 of 11
The need was driving me crazy! I couldn't get it out of my mind! My nerve ends were tingling and my brain felt as if it were on fire! I needed to get my hands on my next fix! I couldn't think straight ! i wnat to get high! I get high I tell myself because I like it! Not because I feel as if I've been hit by large car if I'm n... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Child abuse: 4 of 13
The door to the bedroom creaked open and the light from the hall nearly blinded Lauren as she looked up. The dark form walking towards her was too small to be her Dad and too large to be her Mom. the house had been quite for hours and Lauren looked unafraid at the intruder in her room as she plead for God to let this be her l... More..
Health & Fitness > Drug Legislation & Safety Should drug companies be regulated more than they are now: 1 of 3
The regulation of drug companies Drug companies are continually developing new medications that are supposed to "help" for one illness or another.Unfortunately, the fact the these "new drugs" are approved much too quickly and have many serious and deadly side affects are not told to the American population until there is a bl... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Halloween horror: 19 of 51
The clock ticked and the bells chimed The witching hour had arrived. The goblins and ghouls were all awake As the old souls of All Hallows Eve had much at stake. The history books have much aligned the old souls of days gone by The day had come to rule the world ! To capture souls and make heads whirl. The terror of t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My son: 55 of 145
He entered this world so very small and frail, his life just beginning so bright and true, his shining blue eyes so trusting and new, He grew and he grew and today he is one, he is walking and talking the best that he can, he is beautiful to me with his light brown hair, his laughter and smiles light up the room, he grows an... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Death of a sibling: 2 of 5
Gilly was my idol and I thought that she was perfect. Physically she was the perfect height at five foot five inches tall, hair and brown eyes.Her personality sparkled when she entered a room and she drew men like flies to honey.Gilly was kind hearted, warm and funny and she had her faults .Gilly could be an endless flirt and... More..