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Life is funny. It takes and it gives. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, life took a lot from me physically, spiritually, and materially. However, it gave something back to me: my voice, my passion to write, to tell my story, to share my thoughts

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Facing death: 26 of 362
Softly, it sneaks nearer,Lurking, slyly waitingfor its moment.Silently it watches,Patient in its urgency,Subtle in its encroachment.Slowly, its wings unfold.Struggle fades, misgivings flee,Acceptance becomes salvation.Grace is bequeathed,Peace overwhelms anddeath embraces. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Leave me alone: 5 of 47
Go away.I said again, go away.I don't want you here.You suck me dry,take all the airfrom the skyinvite trouble, shameand pain into my life.You're too big to ignore,but I just wish you'd go away.Instead you sit there.Not speaking, quietly planning,sending clear messagesthat you own my body now,and you'll do as you please.Growi... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Was the judge right to order Britney to give up sons to ex-husband KFed?: 12 of 71
It is a tragedy when any parent loses custody of their child, but in many cases, it is necessary for the welfare of the child. In Brittany Spear's case, a judge looked at the evidence and decided that one parent, the father, showed the ability and responsibility-level to care for the couple's two children and the mother did n... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: P.S. I Love You: 5 of 14
P.S. I Love You is the perfect way to spend a Saturday at the movies with you best friend. We laughed, cried and cheered for Holly Kennedy devastated by her husband's death, played by Gerard Butler -even hunkier here than in "The 300". In this film, he is every woman's dream of a perfect husband (even if Holly tries hard to p... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Surviving breast cancer: 6 of 13
When breast cancer hits you, your whole life changes in a matter of seconds: there is before "BC" and after "BC". Your entire life has taken a 180-degree turn and no matter what direction you were headed in before, you are now on an entirely different path.Every woman fears hearing the word "cancer". However, we fear the word... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How a cat changed our lives: 16 of 33
Cats are special creatures that can bring joy and pleasure to a life, even a dog's life. When I brought KC, a small, black and white tuxedo cat home, she changed my dog Sam's life and my own.When Sam was younger, he never seemed to stop playing; he always had a tennis ball in his mouth ready to play fetch. If none of us were ... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer Causes of breast cancer: 3 of 6
Despite decades of research, doctors do still not have a definite answer to the cause of breast cancer. However, they do have significant data that indicates there are a number of "risk factors" that contribute to the development of the disease. Knowing the risk factors involved in developing breast cancer are key to preventi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Trees: 125 of 249
Along the rocky pathThe tree stands aloneSingly amongst its peersStruggling for survivalBoughs burdened by ageWeathered thinRavaged by storm,wind, fireYet standingTrunk straight, tallGently weaving upwardLimbs still nurturingWhat lies beneathGraceful branchesUnbending, conquered notFelled by no whim of natureNor hand of manTi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a loved one: 329 of 599
Where are you? Where did you go? Why did you go?I needed you all this time you've been gone,Through the endless days and black-filled nights.Didn't you know?Didn't you know when you stepped away,You'd leave me behind aching for your warmth,Searching, yet never again finding it,Doomed to walk, cold, bereft for comfortI've need... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What my dog means to me: 240 of 428
Sam, you are my best friend, companion, and savior. Are you truly a dog? I wonder sometimes. Throughout our travels and calamities, you have been my protector, friend, mentor, playmate and yes, a funny sort of soul mate. I look into your eyes and see such wisdom and love. Sensitive to all my moods, you know me better than any... More..