Hope Martin
Bio
Find my fantasy book "Memoirs of the In-Between" on Amazon in paperback, eBook, and hardback, in the Apple Store, or on the Campfire Reading app.
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I am a mother, a homesteader, and an abuse survivor.
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Feminism Has Lost Her Identity
Ladies and Gentlemen....welcome to my unpopular opinion.... again. I remember learning about the women's rights movement in school. I remember not understanding how the world had come to the conclusion that women were not equal to men, and why women had to fight for the right to work in the first place.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Viva
Would a Sword Be Stronger Than My Pen?
This piece is dedicated to Francisco Iglesias on Medium. He and I had such a healthy conversation, and we challenged ourselves to write an article like this one each. I'm so glad he gave me his time with our conversation, and I hope that I've helped inspire him in some way.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Writers
Thicker Than Water - More Potent Than Blood
This article is inspired by Heather Hubler's Friends Among Us Challenge! Friendship is selfless. That one time I was homeless because of a flood, and for months my friends let me live with them while my home was being worked on.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Humans
I Respected You - Until You Disrespected Me With Your "Good Intentions"
You know how some people are like... "YOU ARE GOING TO HELL! REPENT NOW!" But like... what if you are a perfectly happy atheist who doesn't need to repent because you're secure in your lifestyle and belief, and...
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Confessions
I Taught My Son To Make Grilled Cheese
The coolest thing happened today. It all started with a little tantrum. But, not really a tantrum, more like very vocal disappointment. There was no more ham for a sandwich. The devastation. The RUIN! He was going to starve to death.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Families
Anecdotes From A Mom's Ear
7/11/2024 - Inmate ID: Aylaina Sky Author's Own Photo I hand my five-year-old daughter a couple of adult women's gummies and I tell her: "Hand these to your Auntie for me." I say, directing over the barricade we have set up to prevent officially-2-year-old inmate Alexander from having free range of the house.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Families
A Review of MagiQuest In Pidgeon Forge, TN
Today is a change-up from my usual form. In my articles highlighting the areas around my home, I try to focus on little unknown nuggets to the world. And I try to steer clear of tourist-trap kinds of articles - unless I go and they are outstandingly good experiences ... or really bad (hey, I'm not going to let my fellow family fun-seeking adventurers waste precious time and money on something that was crap).
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Wander
Reasons Why SNHU Is NOT The College For... Anyone.
There are just some experiences you don't wish on anyone, not even your enemies. Trying to continue your education is already difficult. First of all, you have to know what you want to do with your life or have a semblance of an idea of what you might want to do. You have to make a choice - what degree do you want? What degree level do you want to get for your chosen career path? How many years are you willing to dedicate your life to earning that? Then you've got to research the best schools for the degree, apply to the school (and HOPE you get accepted), apply for scholarships, and deal with FAFSA and student loans. Then you get to spend the next 2 to 10 years working your ass off studying (while maintaining financial stability somehow).
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Education
One Way The City Of Knoxville, Tn, Does 4th of July
Highlighting East Tennessee, and the amazing things that happen here. Yesterday, was the second year in a row my family celebrated the 4th Of July at the World's Fair Park in Knoxville, for multiple reasons. Of all the holidays, American Independence Day is the one holiday that we celebrate that I take a back seat to, delegate duties, and stress less about.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Wander
Like Flowers - Children Should Grow At Their Own Pace
Three Children In - And All So Vastly Different. My daughters were much faster at everything than my son. Both of them threw away their binkies at 3 to 4 months. By the time they were a year old they were sleeping through the night and only out of sippy cups. They both started crawling at 6 months, and before they were a year old, they were running around the little playground.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Families
