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I've been interested in the written word and writing all my life. Over many years of writing, revising, editing, and learning, I have discovered that I am much more successful when working with my creativity.

In 1997, I took a writing course through "The Writer's

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Parenting teenagers: Learning to let go: 1 of 17
As the mother of three daughters, I couldn't wait until the teenage years. I was looking forward to talking about boys, make-up, and proms. I was excited to share my high school memories with them and let them know that I understood their feelings about growing up.I taught all my daughters about self-love, self-repsect, and s... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips What type of Internet portal is best for promoting your work: A website or a blog?: 2 of 17
As a published author, I had a website and a blog. Given the fact that I am truly a struggling writer, maintaining a website didn't come easy. I had to pay for a domain name, a web host, and, for me, I had a web designer that I was paying yearly.I showcased my work, offered free gifts with the purchase of my book, and provide... More..
Other Investigating the incident of boredom: 4 of 25
Whenever we go through physical or mental distress, usually it's a symptom of something. There's a reason why we feel the way we do. Boredom isn't the cause of depression, but it's a symptom of depression.However, just because you're bored that doesn't mean you're depressed. When people are bored, we ask why. What makes them ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Traits that define lazy people: 5 of 29
According to Webster's dictionary, lazy means, "1. Indisposed to exertion; indolent; slothful. 2. Moving or acting slowly or heavily; sluggish." This definition represents the old-school meaning of lazy; the typical response of a person slowly dragging their feet while walking is considered being sluggish.In the book, Sociolo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Why some people don't vote: 11 of 56
There are lazy people in this world and some have no clue where to go when it comes to voting. I am one of those people who don't vote or rather someone who hasn't voted yet. There are many reasons why people don't vote, but only those people can truly answer this question.The reasons why I don't vote aren't because I am lazy... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Abuse and its effects on self esteem: 30 of 148
Jeff was your typical charmer. Sending flowers to my house, taking me to dinner every weekend, telling me how beautiful and special I was. "You should be treated like a lady," he would say. Was I in love with him? What inexperienced eighteen-year-old wouldn't fall in love with a man seven years her senior?I have to admit that... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Where does your inspiration come from?: 26 of 128
Many years ago, I was in an abusive relationship. The one way I would escape from the abuse was to bury my head into a notebook. I was so depressed that the only way for me to survive was to write.My inspirations in writing came from watching my kids chase lightning bugs, having a quiet moment at the park, and feeding the duc... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Would you sacrifice family for career?: 1 of 4
When I was eighteen, I was pregnant, and by the time I was twenty two, I was the mother of three. As a mother, I always worked around my kids schedule. When they were babies, I worked nights allowing me to be home all morning and afternoon, and when they went to school full-time, I worked days.Married to an alcoholic husband,... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse How to recognize and get out of an abusive relationship: 18 of 66
In July, 1985, two days before my nineteenth birthday, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. As I held her in my arms, I started crying. I felt lost and alone. I wanted to tell my parents I had made a mistake and that I wanted to live with them. But I was afraid of their reaction, so I let it go. I wanted everything to be pe... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teens (Other) Fathers: How to deal with a teen daughter's pregnancy: 6 of 20
Madonna sang it and society booed it. In her song, "Papa Don't Preach," some people believed that Madonna was condoning teenage pregnancy. The video clearly sent a message showing that parents and teenage girls should come together during a time like this; a time of need, approval, acceptance, and love.If your child comes hom... More..