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About me - Amyjo Williams

I am a mother of three grown adults and I have four beautiful grandchildren. I have had a real rough life in my time which I have decided to share my experiences to hopefully help someone else out.

I find that even though I have had some rough experiences

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Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Surviving domestic violence: 1 of 88
I was only eighteen years old and I was living with a wonderful man who had been by my side since I was in my fifth month of pregnancy. He worked and helped me pay the bills; he had helped me out when I went to school. I had been on my own since I was sixteen when I found out that I was pregnant. His family even accepted me a... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: When fathers refuse to pay child support: 2 of 17
The term child support is just a term that is used often to lightly. I have seen this from all sides of the coin. First I was divorced and my ex was supposed to pay me a mere $200.00 per month for three children. I was working and supporting all three boys on my own without the help of any other person or the state. Every mon... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention How to tell if your neighbors are dealing drugs, and what to do about it: 3 of 20
Drug dealers/users come in many shapes and ages and live many different life styles. By stereotyping the way a person dresses or the music they listen to is not the answer to knowledge of who is and who is not a drug dealer. Not all people who wear baggy clothes and/or listen to rap music are drug users. Many high profile rap... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A daughter's love: 4 of 23
Daddy's Little GirlDaddy's Little GirlJust like a pearlSomething that will always beJust you and mePrecious like goldSomething that will never grow old.No one will come between usEven though they may fussA feeling that begins at birthThe greatest gift on this earthSomething so trueI will always love you More..
Politics, News & Issues > Family Law Should "deadbeat dads" face jail time?: 4 of 21
"Dead-beat parents" getting jail timeWell there are so many forms of a dead-beat' parent in today's world. When custody of a child is determined the findings fall under the category "In the best interest of the child". The determination has categories which include the financial obligation and emotional stability of the home.... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Should drug tests be carried out on welfare recipients: 6 of 28
Drug Testing of Welfare Recipients.Should a person be required to take a drug test to receive welfare benefits? Absolutely they should be taking a test to sign up and to continue receiving these benefits. There are too many drug users out there that loose their job because of their drug use and then figure that they will just... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Finding a birth mother: 2 of 8
Dear Mom,You are my natural motherYou gave birth to an older brotherYou gave us both awaySo why couldn't we stayI was born in Rush CityNow I am grown and prettyI want to meet my dadUntil then I will be sadPlease think of me insteadA part of me is deadI know things were toughBut mom, I have also had it roughHow my life was so ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Family Law Should parents who leave (unharmed) children alone in cars face charges?: 1 of 4
Should parents who leave (unharmed) children alone in cars face charges?I am torn by this question as to the reasoning a child is left alone in a car and the length of time a child is being left alone in the car. While there is no time limit on the possibilities for something going wrong. In a few seconds a young child/toddle... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Finding my biological family after adoption: 6 of 12
I was only 5 years old and my best friend died it was my grandfather. I learned to cope with not having him there with me every day, he would take me to milk the cows with him, and he would take me to pump gas at the gas station I grew up at. I thought my life was over with him gone. But I had to go to kindergarten every day ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Family Law Should US citizens accused of domestic abuse lose the right to bear arms?: 14 of 27
Should US citizens accused of domestic abuse lose the right to bear arms?This is a very touchy subject in the eyes/mind of a survivor of domestic abuse. I don't know how many times I lied to family, friends, peace officers, medical personal about my injuries that were visible. Living with an abuser is a very scary and demeani... More..