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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Small Kitchen Space Saving Hacks
I have a rather large family. With 7 people living together, you'd think we'd need a rather large space to cohabit happily. But that's not true. We're a close family and while our house is very small, we feel like it's rather blessed.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Lifehack
Getting a Real Estate License in Tennessee
Writing is my real passion. I run my own eBay business, and I am dragging my first published novel through another edit and publish. But aside from that, I cannot say that writing is a sustainable way to supplement income for my family. Neither is being a substitute teacher...
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Journal
Bye-Bye Baby Bottles!
There are 3 types of babies in the world. The ones that self-ween off the pacifier (binkie, bop, whinge-corker, whatever you call it), normal or average children who ween off these two brand-new human items, and then … there’s the ones who intend on pushing you to follow through with the threat of: “I brought you into this world, I’ll take you out!” Before letting go of their right to suck on things that imitate the good portion of a woman’s boob, these last types of kids will put up a loud, persistent fight that will probably make you drive yourself to the nearest liquor store.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Families
Chapter 7: The Night The Lights Went Out For Mia
Prologue // Chapter 1: The Queen is Dead...Again // Chapter 2: The Ball // Chapter 3: Long Live The 7th Queen // Chapter 4: Don't cry, beg, or scream. // Chapter 5: The Plucking of a Flower // Chapter 6: Unexpected Allies //
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Chapters
Chapter 8: The Most Dangerous Strategy Game
Prologue // Chapter 1: The Queen is Dead...Again // Chapter 2: The Ball // Chapter 3: Long Live The 7th Queen // Chapter 4: Don't cry, beg, or scream. // Chapter 5: The Plucking of a Flower // Chapter 6: Unexpected Allies // Chapter 7: The Night The Lights Went Out For Mia //
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Chapters
How To Make Your Doctor Listen To You
When healthcare is mentioned in conversations, I think one of the most frequent complaints is our doctors don’t listen. Sure they hear us, but most of the time they aren’t listening. And the distinct difference between the two is about a mile. Sometimes, it feels like Wonderland, and you’re a trumpet flower, trying to tell Alice where to go in quite simple Wonderlandian, but she’s just so contrary!
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Lifehack
The Process Getting a PCOS Diagnosis. Content Warning.
I am sure I speak for about 98% of women who have been confirmed diagnosed by doctors of PCOS that getting that damn diagnosis was a struggle that rivals stopping the apocalypse. And I am sure 100% of women who have a hormonal imbalance that causes weight gain have been basically told by the doctor to “just lose weight.”
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Viva
PCOS = Painful Cramps On Steroids. Content Warning.
S.A Crawford wrote a vulnerable and revealing piece on her recent diagnosis of PCOS (otherwise known as, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). And the outreach of women who were all echoing the same sentiment that I did had me sitting with my eyes wide, and heart hurting. But also really proud of all the brave women who are willing to share their stories and the pains they endured to comfort Crawford and let her know she wasn't alone.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Viva
Thought Dumping?
So. I have a weird thing that's happened. Today, I was re-reading some articles I've written in the last couple days, and some comments (actually only one in particular that I wrote today) and I have realized, that I have typed things I don't recall consciously thinking.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Writers
