Ivy When my mother, who suffers from mental illness, leaves my brother and me in the care of our grandparents, my life changes dramatically. Being raised on a large ranch, loved and cared for, I had a …
Chubs To survive this harsh world, I’ve lived a life of lies and secrets. From a young age, I was taught the dangers of trusting others. When my world imploded, I knew those lessons were warranted. I w…
When I was nineteen, I married my high school sweetheart. Against my family's wishes. I thought I was doing the right thing, I believed she would be the one and that I could learn to love her. But I…
Growing up, I always thought of myself as a burden. I was someone who wasn’t supposed to be born. A project of a greedy woman wanting the patch but not me. I was told daily I wasn’t wanted, that I wa…
Livi Being a female in a male-dominated career can be daunting, but I refuse to allow others’ attitudes to deter me. I always try to be professional, compassionate and non-judgmental. Through hard work…
Falling for my son's knockout ex, the one I'm supposed to be keeping safe? I must be out of my damn mind. Can't help it, though, 'cause all I can think of is making her mine.
I moved into one of the rental houses owned by the club while my own house was being built. I wasn’t happy about it, but I was too old to move back in with my mother, even for just a few weeks.…
Slicer I loved playing the field, never wanted to settle down, Until I met her. It was supposed to be a onetime thing, I just didn’t expect the connection we shared and I wanted more. I wanted her. Bu…
Aria Leaving Chicago and my mafia family ties behind, I plant new roots in Denver. The move accomplished a couple of very important things. It put me closer to my brother and got me away from an arrang…
Jocelyn: Being a teenage mother, Jocelyn knew what it was to struggle for everything she had. Disowned and abandoned, she fought to make a life for herself and her daughter. Now, her daughter is on he…
