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Crazy Life
Life has been one tough long road and when I think I'm on top. Nope, I am there for a little while before something else happens and knocks me down. The thing is no matter how hard it gets I get back up, though there have plenty of times it looked better to quit.
By Kimmy Dexter6 years ago in Families
What Does 'Social Distance' Mean Within a Family?
Should I be socially distancing from my family even though we live together? This is a question that is being asked all over the world as the threat of the Coronavirus continues to rise.
By Rachael Pace6 years ago in Families
Normal
November 2019 The air filled with children’s contagious laughter and the uplifting smell of fresh barbecue sizzling to a finish on a grill. Decorative streamers taunted the wind as guests waited patiently for our arrival, Dorian had kept this party a surprise from me for a couple of weeks as they all planned it together. I had to admit I was impressed because when it came to organization and making sure all details had be prepped, Dorian didn’t seem to fall in that category but he did recognize how hard I had been working the past few months and that was all I could ask.
By Jade Hiltner6 years ago in Families
True to love
My name is Savannah Johnson born January 28 1985. I was born during a blizzard. This blizzard came out of nowhere, my mom said she was on her way to the the hospital. All of a sudden it started snowing as normal then it got very heavy really quickly. She was so nervous cause she was driving alone. My dad was meeting her at the hospital. By the way let meet me introduce parents, My Dad his name is Quentin Johnson he is the United States Attorney General. My beautiful lovely mother name is Zaniyah Johnson. She is the chief of staff to the President of the United States. My parents meet in high school and been together from 9th grade till they now. They got married right out of college. Got pregnant with me the next year. By the way did I mention my mom is the first black woman to be chief of staff and the same for my dad first black man to be US Attorney General. I , Savannah don’t see myself doing the same thing as my parents. I’m more of a wild child and I like to have fun I also love to be in the hood where the bad boys are. This is where I meet my boyfriend Shaun Williams aka S dot. He is very muscular and I love it. My parents don’t really like him at all. Ok ok they don’t like him period, they don’t like him because I got arrested with him. The reason I got arrested was because we where smoking some weed in side Central Park and having sex outside and the police seen us. So my parents had to come get me and make sure they didn’t get it in the paper. They try and hide everything I do so it won’t get on the news. Sometimes I feel they are ashamed of me. I really don’t matter to me tho I just wanna have so fun. I wanna go to parties and be with my friends and their friends and get drunk and smoke also. Do what kids do I’m only 17 and I wanna have so much fun. My parents want me to be like a pastors daughter sorry I’m not and can not do that. The biggest thing my parents are ashamed of as of right now is with me being pregnant at 17. They want me to give my baby up for adoption. They feel as if I have the baby Shaun will leave me for someone else. I told them he wouldn’t do this to me and guess what they was right. He left me for my best friend sister cause she had a job. He didn’t even come to the hospital while I was giving birth. He missed the birth of his baby girl Zayshauna Marie Johnson. She was born November 9 2000 at 6:35 am weighing 8lbs 6 ozs. I called him serval times today let him know I was having the baby no answer. He called me the day I was leaving telling me he was coming up. He also go the nerves to tell me that she ain’t his daughter. Lord knows how fast I called the nurse in to see if we can take a DNA Test she was like know cause u still here. So we took the test and she said it will be mailed to my house. Guess what with me waiting for the test to come he still has not done anything. Guess what the test can back as YOU ARE THE FATHER. I’m like we should of went to Maury to get this test done.
By Rinah R6 years ago in Families
Finding the Perfect Father’s Day Gift
Father’s Day is the perfect time to get your dad the gift that shows him how much you love and appreciate him. With the holiday quickly approaching, finding the time to select the gift that perfectly suits your dad can feel like a daunting challenge. If you want your gift to perfectly express your feelings and gratitude, consider these perfect presents for any amazing father.
By Mia Morales6 years ago in Families
Addiction
It's one of the drafts i kept. Thought i might share one today, so it won't get lost in time~ So i guess.... Enjoy. :)
By Basil Fresh6 years ago in Families
Something Deep Down
Do you ever sit there and ask yourself why am I who I am? Why was I placed in this skin that I hate so much? I cant stand myself sometimes. I want to switch places with someone else. Why wasn't I born with glowing skin and zero fat? Why don't I have a shining personality? Why do I feel like an outcast everywhere I go?
By Melonie Allen6 years ago in Families
She's my Elleeanna
Born on Valentine's Day of 2009, Elleeanna came with unimaginable challenges. At first, when she was 11 months old and still unable to sit up on her own along with not even trying to make any sounds, I became worried. At her check-up, I asked the doctor, almost every visit until the doctor finally referred her to an ENT, little did I know that was just the beginning of our long journey. The test showed some abnormality and she needed further testing.
By Habby Grac6 years ago in Families
The wonder of a Mother's Love
Where would we be without our mothers . I know I feel lost many times a day without Mine . Mum passed away mid 2019 from dementia related causes . But that was after she had lived a life so well that when she had no more to give she slowly retired into herself because I think she had already left us in her mind.
By Carmel Kinsella6 years ago in Families
The Endangered Species
In light of the current events, I MUST exercise my voice for the community of black mothers and fathers raising black boys. I want to remind all of you that you have the power to empower our children with the gift of identity. It is said that "if you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the results of a hundred battles...". No matter what the unlearned society may try to label them, our children must know who they are: Kings, Queens, and Heroes, by showing them who they are not: victims and villains. This is for you and yours...
By R.L. Martin6 years ago in Families
The Color Yellow
It’s a Monday morning, seven a.m. Traffic is piled up and spreads over one kilometer in either direction. “I’m going to be so late for school mom.” I say, glancing over to the driver’s seat of our Chrysler Voyager. A beat up, yellow car spitting out dark clouds of smoke comes to a stop in the lane beside us. “Look mom!” I shout eagerly. “It’s just like the car pappou had.”
By KI6 years ago in Families
Part of a story I wrote
River woke with a smile on her face every morning. It wasn't always that way though and made it a point to be happy. She moved from New York to Florida to be with a guy she thought she was in love with, but she was wrong. Screw that she learned her lesson in that department.
By Kimmy Dexter6 years ago in Families