Deborah Collins:  

Life Well, let's see, moved around alot. Those of you who know or knew me know that that is no lie! I have been to all but 13 of the 50 United States. My longest stint any any one school was 1 1/2 years. Daingerfield High School would have been that one. I've been married once before. I have a beautiful daughter from that marriage. I have been with my husband, Steve, for almost 9 years but only married to him for going on 3. I have a wonderful daughter and son from his previous marriage. So, altogether we have 3 hisandhers kids living at home. They range in age from 11 to 14. Mine being the youngest. I as 25 when I had my daughter and thought I wasn't ready for kids (going through the divorce at this time did not help my outlook on things) but I am so glad I have them and love them so much to the point that I worry about being co-dependent. They are getting older now and really don't need mom anymore but, now, they are really getting fun. They come to me about their problems and I'm like, "Hey! Trust me, I know what you are going through! None of this is really going to matter in the long run, guys!" It's funny to see them think that their world is crashing down around them and showing them that I am not so stupid after all. You know what though, I cring everytime I hear my parents words come out of my own mouth!!! I've gotten older, fatter and wiser though. I am enjoying my life more now than I ever did as a kid. I am more powerful as a woman, I think, since I lived with my daught...Expand for more