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I am the ultimate writer with no audience, lol. I have wanted to write for years. Started a lot of things, but never done anything with it.
I am a single mom who is just trying to survive. I have a lot to say about a lot of things and hopefully I will be able

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Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse How to deal with an abusive spouse: 1 of 27
There are no easy answers to this question. I was an abused wife. I lived with it for over 3 years before I finally had to end it. My kids were taken away from me because of this man. It took me 2 years to get them back. I even did a thesis for an English class on domestic violence.Many people believe that women (and some men... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Thoughts on what could have been: 2 of 46
When I think back to the various stages of my life, I wonder: If I hadn't gotten married at 18, would I have done this or that. There are so many different avenues that my life could have taken but didn't.I believe that everyone has a destiny to follow. Yes, I actually believe that we have a pre-ordained destiny. Granted, we ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Theories of Spirituality Reflections on the saying: 'Live like you are dying': 2 of 33
Live life like you were dying. Sounds ominous doesn't it? I learned a valuable lesson 2 years ago. You are never to young to die. It doesn't matter how you live your life, it can happen in the blink of an eye. At the age of 35, my baby brother got sick in September, was diagnosed with brain cancer in November and died in Dece... More..
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) Qualities to look for in a neighborhood: 5 of 81
Make a list of the things that are most important to you when looking into a new neighborhood. If you have children, include them in making that list. As you start to explore the neighborhoods, refer to your list.Are there good schools in the area you are moving to? Have there been any major problems at the school or in the a... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice How to test if a friendship is real?: 2 of 31
Real friendship is a rare and wonderful thing. Finding someone that you can honestly say is a real friend is hard to do. People you think are your real friends may not be all they are cracked up to be. I have found that in a crisis or serious situation, you find out who your real friends are.I moved half way across the countr... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Employment testimonies: What does, "Stop moving my cheese" mean to you?: 3 of 34
The cheese is the goal to which every human sets for themselves in life. Employers make it harder and harder to obtain those goals. Unfortunately, employers are not the only ones that keep moving the cheese, we are doing it to ourselves. We go through higher education to obtain degrees to obtain better paying jobs so that eve... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Single parents: How to start dating again: 1 of 9
It took me over three years to start dating again after separating and divorcing. My ex had done such a number on my self esteem that I just couldn't grasp the idea of going out, meeting someone and dating again. I also had two children at home that needed me. I just didn't know where to start or even have the mental energy I... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Success & sleaze: Celebrities of today are not role models for our children: 4 of 35
Every day we read about another celebrity or politician that has done this or that. The list is so long, that it is hard to keep up with. These are people who are influencing our kids.Britney Spears, she has had a meltdown, checked in and out and then back into rehab, after shaving her head. Where were her kids during all thi... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Heartbreak: 1 of 8
It Comes in ThreesChapter 1The light was somehow different, yet she couldn't figure out why. It seemed paler, less bright than it had a few hours earlier. Granted, her whole world had changed in those few hours, but why would the light change?She sat down in the rocker near the front window. She didn't rock, just sat looking ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Why we care so much about celebrities: 18 of 130
I recently read another article on Brad and Angelina. It was stating that there has been a lot of articles on them recently and their lives. This is true, I have seen them, as I am sure that you have too. It really got me thinking about our society and the way we clamor for information on celebrities. Why do we really care? D... More..