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I am a thirty-nine year old, thrice divorced mother of four. I have been dabbling in writing for years, writing poetry, blogs, and working on several novels simultaneously. Recently I have been on a hiatus from any kind of writing due to illness, work, and

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Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Divorce: Maintaining a healthy relationship for your children: 1 of 16
Divorce after having children is not easy. It is really simple to start blaming the other spouse in front of the children, and pretending that you are the perfect parent, that one that does no wrong and only wants the best for your family. It is also very easy to overcompensate for things being different, by giving your child... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena The paranormal: Do you believe in it: 5 of 71
When I was ten years old, my mother passed after an unexpected and short illness that lasted about a week. I remember her being violently ill and in pain, and then she seemed to get a little better. None of us expected her to die, that thought was the furthest thing from our minds. Our belief that everything was going to be o... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Witnessing the paranormal: 3 of 39
Since I was ten years old and had to deal with the sudden death of my mother, I have actively sought out the paranormal, not seeking to spiritually connect with it for the most part, but to debunk what is possible to debunk and analyze that which is not. Now whether you believe in the paranormal or not, it is a well-known fac... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Soul mates: Do they really exist?: 15 of 170
My belief in whether or not soul mates exist differs from the beliefs of a lot of people I know, in that my belief is not based merely upon the possibility of lovers being soul mates, but that there are others in your life that are also your soul mates. Yes, a spouse, lover, significant other, boyfriend/girlfriend...all of... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Tips on cutting wedding costs: 5 of 43
Weddings are an investment in your future, and can be a huge affair, but it does not have to be an expensive one. There are ways to have an elegant wedding without spending a fortune. First off, you need to sit down with your fiancee and figure out your budget. If you have a close friend who is good at being thrifty, have th... More..
Education > Homeschooling Should parents without a degree teach homeschool?: 8 of 53
There is no better teacher for a child than a parent. Regardless of whether or not that parent has a teaching degree, that still holds true. Parents are expected to teach their children manners, etiquette and morals. Why should they not also be able to teach them reading, writing, math, science, etc? Are manners and morals an... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Ex-love: The haunting nature of past relationships: 9 of 57
Anytime you give your heart away to another, that person is indelibly attached to you for the rest of your life. You may have broken up under horrible circumstances, but a part of you will still hold onto a piece of them. Take my life, for instance. I have been married three times. I have also been involved in several other r... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should children have cell phones at school?: 17 of 95
Although I do not think that students should be allowed to always have their cell phones turned on while in school, because they can most certainly be a distraction, I do think that children should be able to have cell phones at school in the event of an emergency or an urgent need to get a message to the student. Repeatedly,... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Paranormal investigator or ghost hunter?: 2 of 8
There are similarities between paranormal investigators and ghost hunters, but they are not exactly the same thing. Although the two titles are often used interchangably, it is the second half of each phrase that is important: investigator and hunter. An investigator is someone who conducts an examination of the facts and evi... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Making a "family" out of friends: 1 of 4
Everyone has heard the phrases, "She's my second mom," "He's like a brother to me." "She and I are just like sisters." In some cases, those phrases are more true than most. The phrase, "You can choose your friends, but you are stuck with your family" has proven untrue in the case of my family. When a person has no biological ... More..