A quick peek into the beginning of my journey of where I am today...how my life that seemed to be all together at 50, fell apart just like that.....subscribe and you will understand my hardships, struggles, how I ended up a single mom in my 20s, how life was before that..how it seemed like it came together afterwards and how i am doing now and my hardships.

This essay is about a girl who is caught between two worlds as she struggles to come to terms with her own past. She doesn't know whether she's normal or just a glitch in society...but really, what's normal anyway?

Today (5 January) the calendar names three Desert Mothers: Sarah, Theodora, and Syncletica. They lived on the edges of fourth‑ and fifth‑century Christian life, practicing prayer, hospitality, and stubborn attention in quiet places. For busy people, their witness is practical: small, reliable habits that protect interior life and make generosity possible.

If I had the chance To see my younger self. Id hold her tight. Tighter than anyone ever had. Id show her the love she missed out on. Id tell her she's going to go thru Some horrible things. But in the end you'll become and have something That makes it all worth it. That she'll find a love That makes her comfortable And confident And happy. She will finally be happy. All she has to do is hold on. She'll have someone who hugs her So tight that all her broken pieces Come back together. I won't tell her everything is going to be ok. Because that isn't true. I will tell her There are some horrible things But they turn you into Something that is rare, Something everyone wants.

While reading the Bible I have noticed the ample references to wine but not much for hard liquor, especially rum.

Believe in small beginnings growth does not happen over night, patience is key don't rush, and believe.

Weekend drinking turned to Thirsty Thursdays, margaritas for Taco Tuesdays, "why not" Wednesdays. One to two drinks a night turned to three to five. Soon, it was everyday, a drink prepared for each hour once home. A drink prepared for the work day.

Never give up no matter how hard the situation is. you have to keep going believe in yourself, if you put your mind to it you can do it.

You didn’t just betray me— you enjoyed the ease of it, the way I didn’t see it coming, the way you could walk away without flinching. But here’s the part you didn’t expect: I learn fast. I don’t forget. And I don’t let the same fire burn me twice. Your betrayal sharpened me. Your indifference woke me. The lesson, carved deep: Trust is earned. And you? You were never worth the risk.

During Akita, an 11-day festival that began on the first new moon after the Spring equinox, ancient Babylonians made New Year’s resolutions to keep themselves in good standing with the Gods. Currently, about 25% of people who make New Year’s resolutions give up during the first two weeks of January. Do you think that was also true for our fellow Babylonians 4000 years ago? Now that I have a couple of years of new year resolution-making under my belt, I have learned that the resolutions that haven’t seen the finish line need to be taken apart to reveal their core and be addressed by tiny experiments.

This is an excellent bible verse because it offers direction in the way the Lord works. It directs the lost and heals the abandoned. To give hope and not superiority.

This book have the following bl,smut,cussing and mention of suicide the main character name is Austin and as you may see his life is a shit hole

Christmas feels like standing in a room filled with every version of you—the babies you were, the children you became, the adults you are now. And I love each one with a depth I didn’t know how to hold when I was younger and rushing

She loved him since high school, quietly, completely, and with a heart that refused to let go. He was brilliant, distant, and lost in his own world… until betrayal shattered everything. Heartbroken but not broken, she plots a revenge he will never see coming. But when he smothers her with love to make amends, the lines between desire and vengeance blur. Caught between the man who broke her and the one who ignites her, she makes a choice that changes everything, and leaves him in the wake of her fire. Temptation. Betrayal. Revenge. Some loves are worth fighting for… and some are worth leaving behind.

Raised poor in Alabama,I grew up in darkness--literally and emotionally.Lights cut off,chaos at the door,gunshots hitting the ground while we were still kids.But in between the fear,there was joy:a mean rooster,fig trees,a dog named Pup Pup and laughter that keeps us alive.The struggle didn't break me--it built me.

The Read & Reflect New Year Journal Challenge invites readers to slow down and connect more deeply with what they read. By pairing books with simple reflection prompts, this approach transforms reading into a mindful practice one that nurtures curiosity, emotional awareness, and personal growth throughout the year.

Christmas changes after 50. Not because something disappears— but because what matters steps closer.

i never thought photos had so much meaning til thats all you have left that… its like a personal portle

Tribe Mentality. Is it like riding a bike? In my opinion you have been living it everyday, like a muscle reflex. Like a bad habit you’re oblivious to.

In a world addicted to notifications and read receipts, penpalling feels like rebellion in ink. Writing letters—snail mail or digital—isn’t about nostalgia; it’s about real connection. Penpals let you slow down, share quirks, and make friends without algorithms deciding who matters. Finding one is easier than ever: try InterPals, Slowly, or Reddit’s r/penpals, or check local libraries and stationery meetups. Your intro letter should be personal, curious, and include questions that actually spark conversation. Respect communication styles, keep boundaries, and don’t overthink gifts. Penpalling isn’t perfect—it’s human, intentional, and surprisingly addictive.