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Filth on the Rich
“I am a writer, I am a writer… I am nobody.” Charlie looked at herself in the mirror, her long brown locks just about covering her nipples, the rest of her body uncovered. She swung her arms back and forth, softly stroking her hips in the movement. With a slight jump in her step she moved away from the mirror and turned around, staring out of the grand window that looked out over bright green meadows and a few horses. It was the day after her third book launch that had taken place at the local book shop. Half the town had come to hear her read aloud one of the chapters of her latest collection of poetry.
By Laura Rosierse5 years ago in Families
Different beginnings
It’s that time of the year again. You know, right? The time of the year where we consider exactly what we will do differently for the remainder of the year we are in. Yes, that time! New Years resolution time!
By T’Monai5 years ago in Families
The Working Mom
When 2021 started as a newly single mom, one of my top priorities was to provide for my son. In this new life chapter, little love has taught me to be purposeful, diligent, and superwoman. Honestly, I have never thought that being a mom could be so beautiful and a 24-hour full-time job. My mother, grandma, sister are mama’s. Now I am a mama being able to experience their lives as the mommy who is in charge of cleaning, laundry, cooking, working, having late meals, taking late showers, and caring for your child. Every time I used to see them do all this stuff, I would tell them to take little breaks. Now, I am the mommy doing all at once in the house and learning to be everything, and maintaining good health.
By Yeny Ferreras5 years ago in Families
It's Hard to be Kind towards Privileged People
It was March 2010. My Dad came back from Nigeria after quitting his job. From that time onwards, I learned what it meant when the paycheck didn’t come home every month.
By Monisha Sen5 years ago in Families
2021 Resolution
Resolution. What does that word mean? By basic definition, resolution means, a firm decision to do or not do something. Often reserved for a new year, resolutions have become cliche. It’s almost always, “I’m going to lose weight”, or “I’m going to stop drinking”. More often then not, people fail to live up to their New Years resolutions. The cycle repeats itself year after year. I myself have been a victim of that cycle more times than I can count. But this time is different.
By Amber Knieriem5 years ago in Families
Who wore it best?
Red carpet, white lights, and beautiful people are the makings of marvelous night. Awards are given, and hit music is performed. Everyone reminisces about the connection they have with the humanitarian of the evening. Anyone who is anyone knows the location of the private afterparty, and plan to arrive fashionably late to secure an immense entrance. The cameras flash and patrons dance. Everything is everything for just a little while. Unfortunately, sometimes before the sum rises, the opinions and comments of others will dim the accomplishments and bright lights of the paparazzi in the evening before.
By Alisha Jones5 years ago in Families
Dad Bonds
After returning from the park, where she had been playing with her granddaughter, Shelby innocently turned on her computer and opened her HeadLibra social media page, like she usually did. The first post she saw was by her Aunt Cacey “My brother died at breakfast today. I need a ticket to Montana.” Cacey only had one brother, Shelby’s step father, Charles. Shelby screamed at the words, and grabbed for her teddy bear. The old bear had lost an eye, but it was precious to Shelby. It was one of the first gifts Charles had given her. Shelby could not think of a worse way to find out about the death of a man who had loved her, and taught her to love.
By Jennique Lee5 years ago in Families
The Chest from Milan
The um... ...the news about Nonno’s passing didn’t make... as big of a commotion in the family as I thought it would... and... I know that the last year hasn’t been easy for any of us right now, so I'm sorry ahead of time... but I expected more from us.
By Luigi Alvarez5 years ago in Families
Blood Money
I sit in my new suit, with the book open in my lap. ‘Lindsay’ is what the looping letters from the inside cover read.
By Rebecca Bradley5 years ago in Families
TO MY DAUGHTER
I Think I Must have Re-Written This Letter Over A Thousand Times, trying To Find The right words to say to you. Averi, My life didn't begin until you were born, with every breath you took brought A new adventure, Feelings that I had never experienced. You gave me A new understanding of the meaning of life.
By Daphne Sutherlun5 years ago in Families
Three Good Deeds To Show Your Children
When you are raising children, you are looking for tools to provide to them and guide them through the world, let them grow, and be the human being they want to be. Sometimes there are moments that you don't know what you are doing, what values you should take in situations you have not been in before while parenting. Keep in mind that it is fine to rethink values through the parenting process. We are all human beings after all.
By Agnes Laurens5 years ago in Families
A New Me
Where do I even start?!?! Before I get into the bright future of 2021, please allow me to recap MY experience of the last year.
By Michael McGovern5 years ago in Families