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I am a 32 year old mother of three. I have a diploma in Social Work and will be attending university for my BSW. I live in northern British Columbia. I write essays, short stories, and poems.

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Sensuality: 2 of 11

Being in his arms in an indulgent that leaves me fulfilled, restful, and content. His arms are strong and his skin is smooth. I feel safe and loved as he gently strokes my hair. The sleeves of his dark blue cotton shirt rubs against my face softly. The smell of him, laundered and fresh, with the hint of cologne takes me to m...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Life: 32 of 157

You ask why I do not conform, why I don't have a white picket fence; I tell you that I do not conform, that the white picket fence is an outdated ideal, one that needs to be obsolete. You ask why I do not go to church; I will not go where I am told how to worship in this life, how my God looks and feels; a place where I am t...
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Developing your own belief system as you mature: 3 of 12

I never bought into to the whole "Jesus is the true Messiah" story. It is a good story, but to me, it is just that. There are many different religions out there and to believe that only one is right, well, I have a hard time swallowing that. This is not to say I don't believe in God, or the Creator. I do, however, my God is ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Marriage: 11 of 40

It was my second year of college. I was a twenty eight year old woman, recently separated from my husband. It wasn't because of one specific reason, I just wasn't happy. We had been through our ups and downs over the previous twelve years; three children, financial struggles, our wedding, three years previous to this. In the...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Love: 13 of 41

I gave up on the idea of Prince Charming long ago. There is no Prince Charming; I am not bitter about this. I don't think I could fall in love with a prince; look at the life Diana lived with Charles, not exactly happily ever after. Besides, one shouldn't love another based on their wealth or status. The richest man in the w...
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Are women really looking for "Mr. Big"?: 3 of 9

Mr. Big.... I remember one of the very first episodes of Sex and the City I caught. It was the one where Aidan and Big get into a fight out at the cabin. I had never paid much attention to SATC and had no idea who Aidan or Big were, nor did I find Big attractive; he was middle-aged and looked slightly overweight. I didn't kn...
Health & Fitness > Allergies School districts should bar anyone from bringing peanut products to school: 15 of 43

When I was a child, taking a peanut butter sandwich to school was a normal event; now, it is banned in most schools. First, let me ask you this; how old were we when our mothers started feeding us food, like pablum? Probably two, three months old. Now, it is recommended that babies are not fed until six months old. Along wit...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Wishes: 8 of 20

As I opened my eyes, you were my first thought. I laid in bed, on my side, leaving your side untouched. I wished I could roll over, reach out and touch your back. For a few minutes, I let thoughts of you wash over me. I got out of bed, went into the kitchen and made coffee through sleepy eyes. How I wished you were there, si...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Loving an alcoholic: 16 of 32

My mother came from an alcoholic home; her mother was a serious alcoholic. My mom and her younger sibling, Jenny, were born with FASD. My mother was born three months premature in 1948. Because this, she has severe hearing loss as well as symptoms of FASD; lack of control, little to no social skills, lack of comprehension. I...
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Did 'Sex and the City' have a positive impact on feminism?: 1 of 1

Sex and the City is a liberating series where women can embrace their sexual sides without having to wear the label of "slut" or "whore." Until I became an avid fan of the show, I would classify myself as prudish. The term feminist usually has people thinking of radical feminist; the ones who can do it all by themselves "wit...