Lifestyle
For the lives that we love, and everything that comes with it.
Domestic Abuse & Me
My nearest and dearest often describe me as strong, loud, resilient, and many other terms similar (mainly loud). My patients have referred to me as "firm but fair" and "take no shit." So you can imagine why for someone like me admitting I was in trouble, admitting that I needed help and admitting I WAS a victim was so hard for me. But, as a nurse in women's services, I couldn't cope with what I felt would be hypocrisy. I need to practice what I preach. All that has kept me going recently is turning the worst time of my entire life into a positive experience, trying to turn myself into a positive role model. Showing my little sister, my patients, other women, and my loved ones that we all deserve to be safe in our homes, in our minds, bodies, and the world we live in.
By Natasha Smith9 years ago in Viva
Gravel
My arms burned, pierced by hundreds to tiny knives. I opened my eyes a crack and noticed sharp chunks of gravel embedded in jagged scratches. Apparently, flinging my arms forward as I landed on my stomach wasn’t the brightest decision. I blinked rapidly to dislodge the dirt from my lashes and lifted my head slightly. Hephaestus stood about ten feet away, his ears twitching curiously. He whickered when he noticed my gaze, and shifted slightly on his hooves as though asking, "What are you doing on the ground?"
By Ana Epstein9 years ago in Families
Discovery Through Resting B**** Face
I have worked in customer service for the past four years, since I was nineteen. I’m now twenty-three and my everyday experiences have not changed much since my first day. I imagine they’re the same experiences that other females have either waitressing, selling coffees, or even walking down the street. I have yet to talk to a man that has had a similar experience, but I’m sure there are a few out there that have had that one customer (or several) that have made their skin crawl or even made them consider quitting the minimum wage job. Because in reality, is it worth it?
By Katrina Thornley9 years ago in Viva
A Pet's Life
Being a cat owner since I was born, I was brought up living with a variety of different breeds of cats. Although learning to love dogs, there is something special about having a companion. Even for younger kids, their companions could be anything, but learning to love a living animal could help them in later life.
By Tanisha Dagger9 years ago in Petlife
Must Have Cat Toys. Top Story - September 2017.
Most people either like cats or they don't -- there is usually no neutral feeling on felines. So, if you prefer dogs over cats, then this list isn't something you need to worry about. For the rest of us who love cats, this is something you might want to pay attention to in order to better satisfy your cat's entertainment needs.
By Amanda Stamper9 years ago in Petlife
Most Wished for Sports Bras on Amazon Every Woman Needs
If you're athletic, then you already know that having a sports bra is a mandatory part of your outfit as a woman. It's not a matter of modesty in many cases, either. Even those of us who love going #flawlessAndbraless tend to need sports bras when we hit the gym. Why? Well...
By Emily McCay9 years ago in Viva
