I am a 40 year old female. I have raised three kids, whom are my world.
I grew up in an alcoholic family, which has left me with some emotional scars.
I am working very hard at getting through issues from my childhood, and trying to find out who I really am
I think everyone has experienced an embarrassing time or two in their lives, there's no escaping it. Although I wish there was, I could have done without my embarrassing times. I have given this a lot of thought, because I've had quite a few embarrassing moments throughout my life so far.After going over my embarrassing momen... More..
Writing is very calmingIt helps to soothe the mindTo put your thoughts on paperAnd feel your body unwindIt helps to figure out your mindSo life doesn't feel so scatteredIt helps to keep your life in checkSo you feel your dreams aren't shatteredSo grab a pen and paperand write down what you feelIt doesn't matter what it isAs l... More..
Standing at my windowAnd looking outsideI see the snow meltingLeaving puddles behindWinter is leavingAnd springs moving inThe dawn of a new seasonIs starting to beginI can hear the birds singingTheir glorious tuneThey sound so amazingEven through JuneI welcome springWith open armsSuch a beautiful seasonIn all it's charms More..
Mother nature has her way of showing usthe beauty of each passing seasonSpring dances inThe weather unsureThe plant life is readyFor what it must endureSummer comes in softlyFlowers in full bloomBirds are singing overheadYards have all been groomedThen comes AutumnWith the crisp night airBringing bright colorsFor a fall time ... More..
I know first hand about growing up with an alcoholic parent. My father was a truck driver and a huge drinker. Sometimes there was nights he would come home plastered and he would be a lot of fun, chasing me around the house, playing hide and go seek or just plain being funny.There were all the other times that he came home dr... More..
Piling into the van, we were off to start our vacation. It was about a 7 hour drive up to Clear Lake in Wasagaming. The ride up there was enjoyable, us kids would always play games using peoples license plates, it made the time go by faster.We arrived and started to unpack the van and carry it into our cabin. The sun was beam... More..
I look forward to Summer coming every year, after a long cold winter. The thought that I can open my windows and let that soft summer breeze drift into my house just gives me a feeling of peace and serenity.The first thing I do to get ready for summer, and I look forward to it every year, is packing up the winter clothes, jac... More..
It was 16 years ago when the doctor diagnosed me with anxiety and panic attacks. At first he put me on an anti-anxiety drug called Alprazolam, which worked until it left your system, probably about 8 hours or so. About 15 to 20 minutes after taking it, your body would totally relax, sometimes to the point of not being able to... More..
I have lost myselfI'm not sure howIt all happened so fastI'm just realizing nowI need to get backTo who I truly amWhat will it takeTo get out of this jamI don't like who I've becomeI'm just not the sameAs the person I once wasI've only myself to blameIt's going to take workAnd plenty of timeTo get back to myselfIt will be qui... More..
I am 40 years of age now and I feel I have accomplished quite a few things I wanted to, for example: I have been married, I have been divorced, I have raised 2 children into adulthood, and I am working on the third, who is now in his early teens. I had quit school the minute I turned 16 and at the age of 33 I went back throug... More..
Leslie Keck
Winnipeg, Manitoba CA
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