Thank you for visiting my blog, @rlathulerie. I'm glad my happy ending gave you a smile! I truly am fortunate. A happy marriage and three happy grown kids. What more could one ask for?

Aw, thank you dear @millycf1976! Yes, it was one of the biggest pivots of my life, and I had a lot of fear to overcome to make that choice. Fortunately, I had a person to flee to... my sister, who lived

I totally understand that. Try those five minute freewrites with the @freewritehouse community. You might find that one of the stories you start in five minutes speaks to you and says "I need more

What a lovely tribute to coffee, family, friends, cats and love, @marlyncabrera! Your postcard to your son made me cry. No kidding... I'm sitting here with my coffee wiping away tears! That must be so

Coffee is a wonderful life love, and the perfect complement to self-reflection! Isn't it wonderful to have a friend to chat with over coffee who will ask you the big life questions?

Yes, the numbers are really startling. I cannot understand why one person would ever want to make another feel lesser, diminished, unworthy. And worse, why they would resort to physical abuse. But it happens

Thank you @wesphilbin!

Yes, @ipexito, I agree with you about coffee being a savior! I miss your stories. Hope to see you back in The Ink Well!

You captured it exactly, @marlyncabrera. One can remain under that person's spell for many years, and even a lifetime. It tears down self-esteem, personal strength and conviction, and even the ability

Thank you for sharing your personal experience, @wesphilbin. It's always great getting to know you better. These hard experiences shape our lives and become part of who we are — hopefully as badges of

This contest got me thinking! Wow, many wonderful entries here. @cinnccf admins, you have your work cut out for you. Here's my link:

What a spooky story, @kemmyb. Thanks for joining the "ruins" prompt! I can definitely see the intrigue and excitement involved in being an urban explorer, at least until the ghosts come out.

I do love the blue hair! It gives you some fabulous pizazz, @grindan!

Your take on "lights in the graveyard" is profound, @itsostylish! I'm just so glad Jarvis has the answer. Because I am not only looking for socks, earrings and Tupperware lids, but also grocery

I really enjoyed your creative nonfiction story, @rukkie. I had a terrible time with math in school and I wish I had a teacher like that!

What a lovely experience with your mom. That shop creates really pretty images with the foam. And those rollitos look delicious!

Yummy! Sounds delicious. And I love your creative style of recipe writing!

What a wonderful compilation — and a great way to travel the world!

Yes, I can't believe I didn't remember to say that the coffee was delicious! And I had eggs with toast and jam. I forgot that part too.

What a fun and entertaining story, @marlyncabrera! I was smiling the whole time. I love your imagination.