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Dysfunctional Families

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She alone, dreamed of an escape however an escape is not within reach, yet only dreams of it; release. 

Release from the bonds that hold her down; tying down the depths of her very soul, she survives attempted rape,  abuse, neglect, abandonment, being disowned, drugs, and even alcoholism. Survived the death of both her parents. The worst was the loss of a child, the loss that few were there for in the midst of her struggles.

dreaming woman 300x168 Dysfunctional FamiliesShe survived, not using her past as a crutch only as a weapon to find the right path on the road less travelled; she chose more wisely and gained recovery from within her heart and outside her bodies torment. Misdiagnosed, she should have run; she did not run. Therapist stating, “If I thought you could not handle it, I would tell you to run like hell!”

She fought the fight through it all, even the assaults; there were more than one. A loaded gun, being choked, full plates of food thrown in her face. Many chapters of her life turned pages yet the one that she remains in, is the family dysfunction and the grips it has on her life this very day; every single day.

Wanting to sell all, she keeps  all, as God continues to build her inner strength, breaking her down to rebuild her, remold her; mending the shattered glass that was made by her past; those are the rocks of her past, the rocks of her present; the rocks and glass that build her character from dysfunction to functionality.

She stands alone, among tall meadows of grasslands, under the moons luminisque tranquility; she renews her faith in wishing on stars and saying novenas. As she was told several years ago, “Faith is fear that has said its prayers.”

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Meg Collins

Editor/ Ghostwriter/ Radio Show Host/ Poet/ Marketer

I have written 30 Children's books and a novel titled, “Her Road to Success.” I am currently working on my fourth novel at this time. A Ghostwriter and Editor for Novelists, I have re-branded myself and try to aid other writers in his or her pursuit to publish poetry and/or novels and short stories. Currently, sixteen of my books are edited and pending publication, and my novel titled, "Her Road to Success," is under editorial review with my editor, the famed Leonard Greenberg
Published works currently are:
“Twinkle, Twinkle Starry Sky,” and, My Magnum Opus.
Partial proceeds of all books purchased will be donated to cancer and leukemia research.
Order your copies today at: Authorhouse.com, Kindle, or Amazon.com.

Biography of Meg Collins:

I began my journey as a writer approximately ten years ago at an Open Mic forum at Barnes and Noble. I became an advocate for cancer research when my Mother was diagnosed with lung cancer. I started writing my novel that month. It is now forty chapters and under editorial review with Leonard Greenberg. I showed my Mother my novel before her death. Her breakfast went cold that morning, and in my family, breakfast never went cold. My Mother did not say a word for fifteen minutes; engrossed in my work. When my Mother finally looked up at me, she stated, “I cannot believe how well written it is, Meg.” Before my Mother passed away, she told a family friend, “Make sure she keeps writing.” She gave me her blessing and knew I was born to be a dedicated writer. Since my Mother’s passing, I have had seven cancers in my family. I begin my volunteer work with my books in a local hospital, as a mentor, to aid sick children, in January 2011-2013.

My recent books:
Twinkle, Twinkle Starry Sky
My Magnum Opus

Upcoming books in 2011:
My eight book Arctic Series currently titled, "Rompy's Adventures.” This is about a polar bear and his journeys with arctic animals-the penguins, the snowy owl, the wise walrus, the snappy shark, the sled dogs, and many more arctic animals! My illustrator is Lorna Mack.

Mamada- A story of a beautiful child with many questions. She is being raised by her Mother. Her Father has never seen her. She looks up one day and asks, “Where is my Daddy?” A heartfelt story that captures the spirit of a parent playing two roles, both Mother and Father in one home. Hence, I titled the book, “Mamada,” meaning both Mother and Father. The child finds out how lucky she is, just to have one person who loves her to the moon and back. The moral is this-all you need is one person to love you, heart, mind, spirit, and soul in life.

I Painted in the Dark-A story of a five year old boy who paints in the dark. Is it a dream, or did he actually make a huge mess in his bedroom? The story unfolds in the book.

Her Road to Success-A story of a corporate business woman and her struggles to excel in the business industry, while being in a relationship with a man. She is tormented by her past, putting all her energy into her work. Beth, not remotely aware of what she is scarred by in her life, she emerges to find out who she really is and unravels the mysteries of her past.

A Co-Written book with Dr. Win Wenger on Effective Listening and the proper techniques and tools to use in a multitude of life situations.

Email: beachermeg@gmail.com
Web Site: http://thediaryofastarfish@blogspot.com
Twitter: megcollins9@twitter.com
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