“I feel so badly for Matt,” Kira said. “Me too,” Joel said. “He’s pretty cut up about Mel.” “I feel guilty for encouraging her to fight for Tanner.” “You shouldn’t feel guilty about that, Honey. You want Mel to be happy.” “I’m convinced that if she and Matt had stayed together, neither of them would… Read More Joel and Kira Discuss Family & Soccer
“What do you want, Gina?” “You don’t look happy to see me.” “Should I be?” “What’s the matter, Tanner?” “I think you know.” “I had to tell Matt about you and her.” “Why?” “He deserved to know the truth.” “Since when do you care about the truth, Gina?” “What do you mean?” “You kept the… Read More Gina Goes to Tanner
Melania stood there in her room, still reeling from her run in with Gina yesterday. She had come very, very close to punching her in the face. Marry Tanner? She must be out of her mind. Why on earth would Tanner marry her? The idea seemed so ridiculous and yet, it nagged at her. After… Read More Melania Goes to Tanner
The sun was still shining and I was feeling really good. I knew I was looking sharp in my fancy new suit. I wanted to impress Jully. I left my place and got in my car, anxious to be on my way. I couldn’t wait to see her. It was all I could think about.… Read More The Slow Dance
“Was it hard saying goodbye to her?” Amelie asked Derrick. She had been hesitant to talk to him about the last time he and Cate saw each other. She was afraid that something might have transpired between them. It had been weeks since he ended their affair. When he came home that evening and told… Read More On Amelie’s Terms
I see God’s love manifested through Jesus’ healing of the leper. Leprosy was a terrible disease. It disfigured people and made them outcasts in their communities. A person with leprosy had to tear his clothes and put a covering upon his upper lip and cry, “unclean, unclean.” They were rejected and avoided. No one wanted… Read More Jesus is Willing
The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord will answer my prayer (Psalm 6:9) During the tough times when it seems that no end is in sight, plead with the Lord to show you mercy. Know that He will answer you because of His great compassion. It hurts Him to see you hurting and He… Read More The Lord Will Answer
It has been five years since Pamela died. I try not to think too much about it or to blame myself, which sometimes, is easier said than done. The accident happened just after she left my flat. She was in a bad state. I should have gone after her. I should have either called a… Read More Living Again
She sat there, huddled in a corner of her room, hugging her Teddy, tears rolling down her cheeks. It was no use covering her ears. She could still hear the blows and her mother’s screams. Why did Daddy have to drink? Whenever he did, he hurt Mommy. Why didn’t someone stop Daddy from hurting Mommy? … Read More It Hurts
Neeha always wore long sleeves even when it was hot and humid outside because she didn’t want anyone, especially her friends to see the ugly cuts on her arms. She wanted to stop cutting herself but she couldn’t seem to. It started when she became pregnant and told her mother who said, “Unless you get… Read More From Self-harm to Self-love
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