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About me - Susan Zalenski

I'm a social worker with two amazing children! I love to write and thank Helium for allowing me to do so, it's a wonderful site.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Drug addiction
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Hell on earth that has stripped you of all sanity.Pain so deep that it is void of description.Loneliness and despair that is with you every moment of every day.There is no escaping the demons that are inside my head.My mind spins with voices that will not stop.I search the house for my fix, sobbing and shaking with every step... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My favorite vacation memories
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I haven't had the opportunity to travel to Hawaii yet, which if and when I do may become pretty high on my favorite vacation memory list. So, I think for right now I will choose going to my sister's home in Michigan when I was a teenager. Hmmm, sounds kind of humdrum right from the start, but that's where you are mistaken. I ... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Lessons in life
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A very good friend said to me earlier today while watching a wildlife television show, "There isn't any way you can find a rhinoceros pretty to look at." Being that I wasn't in the best of moods I decided this was my call to argue the point with him. Someone has to defend the poor rhino, no? After my litany of why rhinos are ... More..

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Life
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Begrudgingly I'm trying to let go of the past, I think I'm just a late bloomer, sounds better than an eternal pessimist, no? I decided one day that I've just learned things later in life than most people! Ahhh, an exclamation point, I think I may even be feeling a smile coming on! Oops, another.Truthfully, I never knew people... More..

Business > Business News & Issues Tips on how to be productive in a stressful work environment
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Make it into a game at times, don't ever take yourself too seriously and find a supportive network that you can count on to listen when you need some kind words. I've worked a job that was the epitome of "There is just no way I'm ever going to get this all done and I think I may have a major stroke trying." It was inevitable ... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I am
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I am a different person today.I am more self-confidentand at ease with my imperfections.I am a woman who has workedand played hard.I have memories that taught me lessons.And I am grateful for them.I am no longer afraid of being me.I am no longer fearful of each new day.I've learned how to be free.I am a believer in miracles.I... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I am a woman
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I have endured heataches and joysI have loved and not been lovedTears and smiles have come and gone just like the ocean tidesI have looked into the mirror and not liked what was looking backAnd I have looked into that same mirror and liked what I sawI have fought my battles with humility and wanderAnd at times I wasn't sure i... More..

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