Annelise Lords
Bio
Annelise Lords writes short inspiring, motivating, thought provoking stories that target and heal the heart. She has added fashion designer to her name. Check out https: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtisticYouDesigns?
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Stories (246/0)
Your Treadmill Life
“I swear, I don’t owe you or anyone an explanation of my life!” Karrella quarreled with Violet. “All I want to know is what are you doing right? I am more educated than you. I came to this country with a bachelor’s degree. You came with a high school diploma,” Violet states.
By Annelise Lords 6 days ago in Motivation
Who Are The Teachers Of Hatred? Part I
Fresh out of Law school with honors and passing the bar with flying colors, Maeko Samoya was accepted into the prestigious all-black law firm of Clinton and Barrett. She was ecstatic and hugged her grandmother at home when she got the news.
By Annelise Lords 8 days ago in Motivation
A Tribute To Women - What the Hell is Botanical Sexism?
The food I bought at the market is possible because of the female trees. Being a female comes with more fight for life. So much is expected of us and most of us give without thought. Fighting for equal rights in almost all areas of life including our bodies is frustrating. But for me, all this fight just made me stronger. Yesterday was International Women's Day to celebrate females. All of us add something to our world that improves it directly, or indirectly.
By Annelise Lords 10 days ago in Earth
Volunteering As A Teacher’s Aide
I had a brilliant mind, no one knew or cared about thanks to poverty. Jamaica’s classrooms were overcrowded with only one teacher and many children slipped through the cracks. School was a sanctuary for me, so I didn’t slip through the crack of more than forty children in a classroom. But I know many children that did. Having children of my own, I decided that educationally, they would do their best. I teach them before they enter school. I made sure they could read and write.
By Annelise Lords 11 days ago in Motivation
Do Women Prepare Their Sons For The World Like They Prepare Their Daughters?
Watching a True Crime episode on TV. An ambitious educated young man in college killed his pregnant girlfriend. He had big plans for his future and wasn’t ready to be a father. He asked her to abort the baby and she refused. So, he killed her and their unborn child.
By Annelise Lords 28 days ago in Motivation
The Safety Deposit Box Of Pain In My Heart
I had an impatient life. At nineteen years old I became responsible for two humans. For the next thirty-five years, I raised my husband and children while learning about life and living. Hatred and love. Cruelty and kindness. Wisdom and folly. Understanding and indifference. Knowledge and ignorance. Pleasure and pain. War and peace, along with many life lessons from everyone, good and bad.
By Annelise Lords 28 days ago in Motivation
Gratitude & Exchanging Places
Anne Maxwell was getting terrified of going to her regular weekly support group with her girlfriends. “Oh Mom,” she complained at breakfast. “I get anxious every time the thought enters my brain. We meet twice per month on Thursdays and the night before I can’t sleep.”
By Annelise Lords 28 days ago in Motivation