Journal 1

Title: How to Know When to End a Relationship With Family Hyperlink: https://www.verywellfamily.com/cutting-ties-with-family-4781962#citation-4 The article discussed how cutting ties with family is nothing people should be ashamed of and how it is more common than people think. Along with how keeping a negative or abusive relationship with a family member can have a negative effect on … [Read more…]

Reflective Post

I’ve never been a big fan of peer review especially when I’m not confident about my own work. I find it discouraging when someone leaves comments on your work. For me personally it has never been beneficial. I always find that the person reviewing can sound more negative then helpful. During this particular assignment I … [Read more…]

Memoir, Peer Review

Hello Melissa,  I wanted to start off by saying I really enjoyed reading the rough draft of your memoir. From the first paragraph I was immediately drawn in and felt like I was there with you. I do think your memoir was very well written however I did struggle figuring out what your main focus … [Read more…]

Memoir

Growing up surrounded by all my cousins, aunts and great relatives I’ve always had the mindset of family comes first and you do anything to help family. On more than one occasion I’ve put my life on hold to help my family. The two times that were completely worth it for me that I would … [Read more…]

Theme Proposal

The theme id like to focus on is family and relationships. I come from a big family and am very close to everyone from my great aunts that live in Massachusetts to my cousins who live in California. I’d be lying though if I said that was always the case. Family go through a lot … [Read more…]

Introducing Myself.

Hello world, my name is Gabrielle, but I haven’t been called that since birth or since the last time I got in trouble with my mom. I’ve always gone as Bella how you get Bella from Gabrielle is a question, I still need answers to. I currently live on Cape in Falmouth with my boyfriend … [Read more…]