: About Me

I have always been defined by my family so now I am reaching out and trying to discover who I really am. I am hoping through writing to find the person that has been buried for so many years just taking care of everyone else. What I do know; I am 52 years old, with two children and four grandchildren. I have worked all my life in finances and have done so to make a living not because I have a passion for it.

My passion is ...

Trying to make this world a kinder one

I know too much about ...

nothing

My parents always told me ...

It takes two to start a fight (I don't believe it)

My childhood ambition ...

Nurse

My favorite memory ...

The lake

Why I write ...

It helps me sort my thoughts

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

quiet

My first job ...

Car Hop

My best moment ...

When he smiled at me

My inspiration ...

Love

Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Why do women tolerate abuse from their men?

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I went to my doctor; Dr. "H" the other day because I was having a mini break-down. I was feeling anxious all the time and not sleeping. I was expecting a quick fix, maybe some pills to help. Dr. "H" saw beyond my initial stress and didn't give me pills, instead he gave me the names of a few Psychologists. My appointment was booked and in apprehension I spent an hour trying on different outfits, putting on make-up, doing my hair etc. I wanted to appear together, not someone emotionally distraught, so she could see that I deserved a normal life. I wanted to pretend that all the abuse that ha...

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