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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Life after baby: 1 of 23
The spring breeze carry's a hint of the summer heat wave that is not too far away. My own skin carries the evidences of the sun's rays as I walk along behind my two sons along the lakeshore. My oldest son has just turned four and will be attending Junior Kindergarten this fall. I watch him as he races along in competition wi... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Should children under 10 attend funerals?: 2 of 12
Out of the respect of those who have taken their children to funerals I will not say that I feel that it is wrong. I do however feel that under most circumstances taking small children to a funeral is not appropriate. Children have a large capacity to feel empathy for the people they encounter in their lives. They are very s... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Does open adoption aid in acceptance or add to confusion for the child?: 2 of 6
My husband and I are just venturing into the adoption process. I have three children of my own and would very much like to adopt an older child in a few years time. I must admit I sit on the fence somewhat on this debate although my preference on how I would like the adoption of our child to be would be to have it a closed a... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Can we be swayed by symbols?: 1 of 3
The vulnerability we have to be swayed by symbols has more to do with our views of the issue before being met with the symbol. Being a clairvoyant personality I do my readings using only my third eye's perception. I am faced regularly with people who ask if I use tarot cards. When my response is no, they question if I could.... More..
Relationships & Family > Siblings When your sister turns her back on you: 9 of 26
Knowing what you get from a relationship is more important than looking for what you want from a relationship. I have a sister two years older than myself. Growing up we marked ourselves as the good and bad kids in the family. My sister who cared very little about what people thought about what she was doing thought of herse... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) How to make the most out of life and cherish the people around us: 10 of 28
The sand burns slightly under my feet as I walk along the beach. The tide slaps the shore and rumbles over the large boulders as I pass by. I can feel a faint wetness on my face as the wind carries the mist from the lake. I stare out and over the dark blue water and take in the view. Soft white clouds streak the sky and sea ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life How parents just want the best for their kids: 4 of 9
Write your article h Parents who want the best for their children are often setting out the expectations that they have for themselves because in reality our children reflect who we are. We could not possibly allow our son to go trick or treating wearing a princess costume that would make him so happy, because what would the... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss How does the death of a loved one affect you?: 60 of 119
The haze of a light sleep begins to fall over me. It is then that I can see her. She has brown eyes like mine, and a round face framed in light brown curls. Her smile draws you in and you can't help but be caught up in her enthusiasm for life. Her pudgy little hands grab at anything within reach, including my earrings. She i... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Someone you admire: 18 of 35
Friends are a reflection of where we are in our lives and where we have been and where we are going in the future. The paths of our close friends are clear maps to the destinations in which we are heading toward. We all experience the events in our lives in different ways. It is these events that determine who walks the road... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Humor: Abuse of parents by children: 8 of 14
The air stands still but my body continues to tremor. What has seemed like an eternity is finally coming to a quiet end. The lights are dim and doors are closed but my nerves remain raw and exposed. My breathing is shallow and exaggerated. My eyebrows are low and a scowl crosses my face. Attempting to regain some control ove... More..