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I'm a freelance writer from Western North Carolina. I enjoy writing on a variety of topics and love to read a variety of writings. I've written poetry (free verse) for Blue Mountain Arts (sps.com), essays & personal experience for True Love, True Romance,

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Worry: 1 of 10
War on WorryWorry or anxiety is intense concern for someone else's well-being or, more frequently, negative self-appraisal that distracts the mind from focusing on the present moment with a positive outlook. Worry is the mind's line of attack on happiness, enjoyment and self-confidence. When I worry, I am my own worst enemy.I... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Dealing with death: strategies for coping with the passing of loved ones: 5 of 44
In His HandsLike the leaves of autumn floating weightlessly toward unknown destinations, the memories of those people who have touched our lives for a moment flash silently through our minds, stirring our hearts. Effortlessly, they reach our souls and we can see, once more, the precious face of someone close, yet, so far. The... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts The philosophy of love: 5 of 35
What is love? Is love only a feeling, an emotion, something that draws you closer to another heart, another soul? It must be stronger than mere words could define. Without love, would we even be alive?Love is honest, open, available to listen. It understands mistakes and problems, forgives and accepts through the good and the... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Losing a dog: 6 of 41

Every afternoon, at 3 pm, she would finally escape the taunting children. Even at eight, she felt the weight of their vicious taunts and unwelcome scorn. As the new girl, she was an easy target and they fed her generous doses of their childish mockery. She ignored them and never cried, pretending instead, that they were invis... More..
Health & Fitness > Menstruation & Menopause Battling PMS: 1 of 6
I'm the LUCKY ONEWhen I was in my twenties, I bought this T-Shirt which questioned a interesting fact... the front of the shirt said, "Have you ever noticed that all of women's problems begin with the word men - Pre- MENstrual Syndrome, MENtal Breakdown, MENstrual Tension, MENopause, etc. etc. etc." I wore that shirt into my ... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust What is love?: 36 of 207
Love is the emotion that provides...The definition of living...In comparison to surviving.When you love, you live...With inspiration and insight;You feel the depths of delight...The wonders of joy, hope and faith...The meaning of the words amazing grace.When you survive, you live...Without truly feeling the flow of warmth...T... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Believers or hypocrites: 1 of 5
Dictionary Definitions: Hypocrite - a person who is given to hypocrisy Hypocrisy - the practice of claiming to higher standards or beliefs than is the caseThe longer I live and the more I learn about people, the more certain I am that each one of us could use a good long look in the mirror at our own reflections. While in our... More..
Health & Fitness > Addiction Helping a friend overcome an addiction: 5 of 24
When we visited Black Mountain center, a local substance abuse clinic, while Michael was there for one of his last visits before he died, one of the scarier posters revealed the statistics for alcoholics. Something like 97% of them die from alcoholism. It was almost like the poster was saying... The possibility of recovery wa... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Should people take vitamins every day?: 4 of 19
Since going through a stage of depression a few years ago and seeking various alternative answers for prescription medications, I have come to the conclusion that vitamins are an absolute essential ingredient to my living a fulfilling life. Without vitamins, I seriously doubt that I would have taken time to experience many of... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Victims of abuse: When enough is enough: 11 of 52
I've written a lot of "journal" like essays about abuse and abusive situations. Why? Does it do anyone any good to write about the pain and chaos of abusive relationships? I don't really know if it does. I only know that I was in a very abusive marriage for many, many, many years... and I came away with scars that won't ever ... More..