Hello all. I am a post-menopausal 55-year-old mother of eight, grandmother of 18 and a writer on the topic of child abuse. I also write poetry. I have four web sites that I try to keep up with now that the children are all grown and on their own!

I live in the country on a dirt road, away from people. Although I am out going on here, I am rather shy in person. I find poetry gives me a way to share my feelings and experiences, and helps me heal.

As a child abuse survivor, it has taken me over 30 years to find the courage to speak out against child abuse. In 1999 I began writing aarticles on topics related to child abuse and have met thousands of survivors in every part of the world. One thing I find we all have in common, is a desire to reach out to other survivors and let them know they are not alone.

I belong to so many differnt sites that I may not be able to visit here a lot, but I'll try to check in once a week to keep up.

I look forward to meeting other writers and boomers who are looking for a friend in Ohio.

Welcome to the Boomer Women's Site, Wordcharmer. Your story sounds so familiar. I'm sure you'll find lots of friends here. Check in when you can, post when you're able. We are here for you.

Welcome Wordcharmer. What a fantastic name! You've reached a great bunch of gals at Boomer Women Speak. Hope you have time to visit more!

I went to your website and was very touched. You did a wonderful job

Welcome to a great circle of women. We all have our stories and this is a great place to get them out and let them die. We are always here for you.
Nikki

Welcome wordcharmer. Glad you found the site.

chick

Welcome, Ohio Buckeye! I am from DAYTON, now living in Atlanta. Some of the best writers are from OHIO, including Erma Bombeck and Paul L. Dunbar. I will check out your site.
Feel free 2 e-mail me and let me know what city you are in. Just got a new website set up, I will send it 2 you. Thanks JawJaw for signing my guestbook. It isn't completely finished.
My Canadian webmaster has been having a lot of personal problems. Have a nice weekend everyone. Heading 2 Jekyll Island for a little R&R!!

Caged, have fun. You sure get around! You lucky duck.

Wordcharmer, I love your screen name. Perfect. I'm glad to see you've landed in our neighborhood. I ilke how you've already figured out how to look at other's sites. You go g irl.

I received the info to add your link to our site. They should appear within two weeks. LIfe is full since sending the newsletter. We're still playing catch-up.

I want to hear about your 8 kids. Maybe you could post about that in the children forum. WOW. I'm from a family of 5 and I don't know how my parents did it.

Cageed Bird, I sent you an email and visited your site. Good to know others from Ohio.

Dotsie, I created the name wordcharmer because I pictured myself like a snake charmer, only as a poet trying to coax the words out! Lol!

I've been online since 1999 and have 4 sites, so I have learned how to maneuver my way around, but I just figured out how to reply without quoting!

I'll tell you about the kids here if that's ok. That way I won't get lost, since sometimes I don't know if I'm going up the stairs or down! Lol!

My husband and I each have 4 children. We raised them together for ten years until they all grew up, and it certainly was not easy! Lol! We have 5 girls and three boys, the youngest, a girl, just turned 26 and the oldest, my son, is 37. The grandchildren range in age from 1 year to 16 years old. Oh...and one more grandchild is due in July which will make 19. Makes for a lot of fun at family gatherings.

It's nice to find a place where you truly feel welcome. Thank you all.