I live in Michigan with my wonderful husband. He is very supportive of me and he is my everything. I also have three wonderful children with whom I spend most of my time with.

I spend the majority of my time with my family. We usually can be found doing projects outside. At night is when I usually do my writing. I also go to school a couple nights a week.

While I usually write from experience, I will at times research a topic that is of interest to me. I enjoy learning and I feel that education is very important.

My passion is ...

to be a writer (of course). But to also be be a good mother.

I know too much about ...

I really couldn't say. I crave knowledge and don't believe that anyone could know too much.

My parents always told me ...

Most people might have something to put here... Unfortunately I do not.

My childhood ambition ...

My childhood ambition was to be a writer and write scary stories.

My favorite memory ...

My favorite memory or memories I should say were birth of my children.

Why I write ...

I write because it makes me feel good. Even if no one was remotely interested in my work, I would still write. It calms me and relaxes me.

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

Right now I have been working on a book so I don't have much time for anything else.

My first job ...

My first job was working at an assisted living facility.

My best moment ...

My best moment was when I met my husband.

My inspiration ...

I really don't have an inspiration. I just write because it feels good. I like writing here because sometimes I can share experience that may benefit others.

Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Divorce and children: Putting children first

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Divorce can be difficult for everyone involved, especially children. Sometimes amidst all the arguing over who gets what, and who will get custody, parents forget about what's really important. The children.

While parents argue over whom the children should live with they sometimes forget that they are not fighting over money or the house but actual human beings. Instead of thinking about what is in the child's best interest they put their feelings first. Which sometimes turns into an ugly tug of war with feelings.

Depending on the child's age and maturity the court may take his or ...

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