Side Effect of Being a Survivor

It seems as of late, I've been stretching myself short. From being a governmental worker within the Home Health Care Industry, to trying to start my own sewing business, plus being available for others in need of help within the Domestic Violence Community, I'm still a mother of teenagers, a housewife of the most awesome husband, and an all-around, down-to-earth helper/provider for my family and our animals. I tend to a veggie garden which was put in with love and care and have, in some odd fashion, inherited a mini farm. We have, (actually, I have, because the other members of our home don't have time, *chuckle* such a silly concept as they have more time than I do,) but anyhow, I've had to take care of six chickens, one rooster, four fish, four kittens, plus one other full-grown cat and two puppies, (ranging between the ages of six weeks to five months.) I can't help it, I've got so very much love to spread around! *chuckle again*

However, to get back to what I mainly want to talk about, when I have time, I've been working on my passion, which is, writing. If I could devote the rest of my life to writing, I'd be in Author Heaven! It's something else to keep my mind busy and is also therapeutic in keeping my sanity.

I've noticed with myself, when I had gone through the past abuse I suffered- (many, many years ago, I must add,) and after I got over feeling sorry for myself, (which was a battle and a half,) I would dive, head first, into all kinds of activities just to keep myself busy, with no time to think, dwell, or ponder on all of my losses. Each day became, one day at a time... Now... twenty-some years later, I still see the same old pattern of business and distractions happening with me. I guess in some aspect, this is a side effect of being a survivor.

LITTLE MASTER OF TALL TALES

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Little Master of Tall Tales is a story of when a child continually tells made up stories as opposed to telling the truth.  It becomes hard for them to get their parents to believe in what they say.   Penny, (the main character,) sets out to prove that she's not telling a, "Tall Tale," but is she?

I had written this story for my daughter when she was between the age of 6-8 years old.  It inspired her to tell the truth when she was young and this valuable lesson has carried on with her through her teenage years.