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About me - Barb's voice heard

I am a wife of 25 years, a mother of two, a daughter
who is primary caretaker of my Mom, who has lymphoma,
cancer. Member of American Cancer Society

member of catholic church, am a lector which is a new experience for me
My Mom always said "Don't let anyone ever

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Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Does God ever say no?: 3 of 21
Does God ever say No? Just as our Father on earth tells us no to keep us safe and set boundries; so does our father in heaven. The Ten Commandments are a prime example of that. Since God gave us free will, as we grow older into adulthood and especially through the years we raise our own children, we are conflicted between sa... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The blues: 12 of 47
The Blues when I have the blues It is You that I come to my friend, my foe how is it that both is so? my heart is heavy I try to make it light I bring out my passion with you in the night each time the feeling grows and it shows conversation heavy, conversation light at last I can talk with my mind, my soul a long time it ha... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Domestic violence is alive and well: 6 of 18
Yes folks, Domestic Violence is alive and well in every community across the United States. NO ONE is immune to the affects of this epidemic. With the rising pressures to succeed, the economic imbalance in our society, and the lack of knowledge that there is in the community, no wonder there has been a rise in domestic viole... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse How to deal with an abusive spouse: 10 of 27
The best way I dealt with an abusive spouse is to start not accepting the abuse one step at a time. Go to counseling for domestic abuse like Turning Point. The couselor there specializ in this area and will listen and can help you leave if necessary. Also to help you make better choices. Find out why they do it. It it all ab... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse The darker side of family life: Abuse survivors and the recovery process: 28 of 70
I used to be a victim of domestic abuse. Then I was surviving. Now I am a survivor but still on the road to recovery. My husband was abused a a child and carried it through to his adult life. I was not abused as a child, but being 47 you can only imagine that the dominant figure in my household I always thought to be the man... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Battered women: 12 of 30
It took me twenty three years to put the word abuse to what was happening to me. The putdowns and verbal abuse started right away as gestures of humor and "helpfullness." I always passed it off or said it was not right to talk to me or about me that way. Of course after years of trying to stop this, you give in and maybe eve... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why people always want what they cannot have: 17 of 39
People always want what they cannot have is a natural thought of growing and of change. If you plan your goals wisely and one step at a time, it can be achieved. Set a simple goal and stick with it. Then when you reached that goal, go for the next goal to better yourself or your family. Sometimes illness, loss of job, loss o... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Does the best poetry come from the heart or from the mind?: 59 of 115
I believe that sometimes the heart rules the mind. I know that when I write a poem it is from an experience ruled by my heart. What the heart remembers and cares not to remember is a is a valued commodity. Poetry comes from one or more emotions at a time. One single thought in mind like Love, death, sorrow, heartache, season... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Balancing caring for your parents and caring for your own children: 8 of 15
Years ago, before my parents were sick and I had small children, my husband and I bought a Mother/daughter home. My parents sold their home to live next door to us. My Father was not yet diagnosed with dimensia and alheimers, but since a fall with sever injuries, including head injuries, he was never the same. My Mother and ... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Surviving domestic violence: 48 of 88
Surviving domestic violence doesn't just mean you have to live through it physically. It also means you have to survive emotionally. Is domestic violence just physical? NO it is not! It is a sequence of degrading, intimidating and controlling your spouse or intimate partner to the extent of fear. The fear of making a mistake... More..