Amanda J Mollett
Bio
First, and foremost I am a mom…always . I am a proud mom of a graduate & artist. I am a author/writer and a journalist. I have multiple certificates in journalism and various writing certificates such as novel writing and creative writing.
Stories (128/0)
Things Not to Do When Getting a Divorce
DO NOT lie to the kids—if you have kids do not lie to them about what is happening to their family, why you and your spouse are choosing to get a divorce, or what is going to happen next. Kids are already going through the pain of divorce and one parent moving out of the house. Do not lie to them, even if you think it will make them feel better. It will assuredly make them feel worse. And may even make them feel that it is their fault, and that is why you are lying to them about it. And also they come to resent you for your actions.
By Amanda J Mollett5 years ago in Families
It's Ok You're Not Being A Bitch
Have you ever had someone say to you that you are being a bitch and you wonder, how am I? Well, you are not being a bitch, people just do not like the change in you. so that is their go-to name. Some people do not like when a woman stands up for herself. Especially when it is to an older woman or a mother-in-law. So she gets labeled as a bitch, because she no longer fits in with what they want. She is not allowed to stand up for herself. A mother-in-law will rather you be weak, an abusive husband will rather you be weak, a hateful boss will want you to be weak. Why? Because these people do not want you to be able to stand up to them, and put them in his or her places.
By Amanda J Mollett5 years ago in Motivation
The Night She Watched 'Beauty and the Beast' Alone
She turned out the lights, grabbed her soda, and a blanket. She curled up on the love seat like they used to do together. And she thought about her husband as a tear came to her eye. This movie she thought she would not watch. The new movies sometimes just did not look good, and this one she was not sure about. She finally decided to watch it because it reminded her of her husband. Beauty and the Beast quickly became her favorite princess movie when her husband, who at the time was her boyfriend, referenced them as a couple to the beauty and the beast.
By Amanda J Mollett5 years ago in Geeks
Who Is Your Top Dog?
Who comes first to you? Is it your wife? Is it your mother? Maybe your kids? Where does your baby mama fit in? Who is the one that you turn to in your time of need? Who do you count on when you're upset? Who is the one who can calm you down when you are angry? Who is the one that is above all your number one before anyone else?
By Amanda J Mollett5 years ago in Families
"Not Ready To Make Nice"
Have you ever heard the song by Dixie Chicks called "Not Ready To Make Nice"? Do you know the story behind the song? I recently heard this song, and it was not what I expected it to be. I thought it was going to be one of those country songs about breakups or cheating. So, I had heard if it but never listened to it. One day I was listening to some songs and it popped up, and I heard some of it before being able to change it, and I thought to myself, "Hmmm... okay I am going to give this a real listen." So I played it back from the beginning, and it really hit home with me.
By Amanda J Mollett5 years ago in Beat
Will I Ever Be Enough?
When will I be enough? I ask myself this question so often. When is he going to love me as much as he loves everyone else? When is he going to choose me? When is he going to put me first? When is he going to stand beside me? When am I going to be treated like his wife instead of someone else?
By Amanda J Mollett5 years ago in Humans
Hurtful Words Can't Be Unspoken
Some words can never be unsaid once they have been said. Some words that have been spoken can hurt long after they are spoken, and they can be thought about over and over again. These words can and will be hard to ignore, and will be easily stuck in the heads' of your loved ones for days, weeks, months, maybe even years to come.
By Amanda J Mollett5 years ago in Families
Why Boost Mobile Stinks
My son and I currently have boost mobile and while there are some things that I really like about them, I also really dislike them. When I first went to boost I came from Metro PCS and I was looking for better phones and even better service, but what I got was a lot of headaches. I have been with boost for about three years now and what I liked when I first got them was that I got $25 dollars from a friend's referral credited to my second phone bill. I also liked that with the first bill paid, I would get Hulu free for 6 months (as long as the bill was paid on time).
By Amanda J Mollett5 years ago in 01
Always Defend Your Wife As Your Marriage Depends On It
I want to answer this by asking, "Well, duh. Are you stupid?" But that might be too mean, so I will answer this by saying of course! Would you not want your wife to do the same? How can you let ANYONE, let alone any of your family members? Even if your family does not like your wife, or if they think she is not good enough, they still need to respect who you chose. And remember, by allowing them to disrespect your wife, they are also disrespecting your marriage, and by an extension... you as well.
By Amanda J Mollett5 years ago in Families
Excuses Are like Assholes
They say that excuses are like ass holes. Everyone has got them. Maybe you did not write a letter because you had no stamps. Or maybe you did not call because you did not have enough time. Maybe you did not let a friend know when your plans changed. Maybe you did not feel like fighting with your girlfriend so you lied to her. Whatever it was you have an excuse for it.
By Amanda J Mollett5 years ago in Humans
The Dad I Never Got to Know
I will never know my father-in-law, except the stories my husband tells me. I can see pictures and videos, but I may not get the full picture ever of what kind of father he would be, both to my husband and myself. It seems like so many father-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships are great; from the ones I know of, it is the mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships that are troubled—and I can assure those reading, it is true because I face that in my life.
By Amanda J Mollett5 years ago in Families