Joy Smith (slightlyjaded)

I grew up in a small town in NW Arkansas. I have always had a passion for writing. I have my associates in Criminal Investigation and now I'm working on my Bachelors in Criminal Justice - Human Services. I'm a domestic violence and rape advocate and I'm a volunteer with the American Red Cross for disaster relief. Some of my writings are from some extensive essays that I have written for school and sometimes I write about emotions and struggles as mine have been many. Some of my writings tend to be dark but have hope and light toward the end. I am not typically a gloomy person but at this time in my life I tend to tread more to the dark side. I have dealt with a lot in my life and I am hoping that by writing, I can alleviate some of the feelings that are caged within me and to possibly help others in similar situations. That is where a lot of my writings come from.

In the Spotlight

A Failed System

A system known as Child Protective Services who are known for tearing families apart needs to be reformed.

In the Spotlight

Cold Cases & Cold Case Units: Their Existence, Their Task, and Their Accomplishments

A hub pertaining to cold case units, cold cases, and statute of limitations.

In the Spotlight

NIMH on ECT and some thoughts

Information and personal story about the use of ECT and the thoughts surrounding the use of it.

In the Spotlight

Elderly patients being euthanized by doctors and hospitals without you knowing it

Let's say you brought your 70 year old mother into the ER for a broken hip. While getting treatment for that broken hip, she goes into a coma and the doctor's explanation seems valid to you...

In the Spotlight

The American Poor

Americans are suffering in many ways. Many find themselves too poor to go to the doctor, to have a roof over their heads, have a vehicle to get a job, are too sick to work, and the list goes on. What is the world coming to when people can't show empathy to those who are less fortunate?

In the Spotlight

Domestic Violence - The Reality

Domestic Violence has been an ageless problem but is now finally getting the acknowledgment it deserves.

• 
  0
  Civil & Human Rights

  Evil Ohio Bill Directed at Girls

  2 weeks ago

  Ohio Republicans are trying to pass one of the cruelest and evilest bills ever!

• 
  0
  letterpile.com

  Remembering my Mother

  3 weeks ago

• 
  0
  Mystery & Suspense Books

  How to become a self-published author

  3 weeks ago

  How I became a self-published author and how you can as well.

• 
  3
  letterpile.com

  The American Poor

  3 years ago

  Americans are suffering in many ways. Many find themselves too poor to go to the doctor, to have a roof over their heads, have a vehicle to get a job, are too sick to work, and the list goes on. What is the world coming to when people can't show empathy to those who are less fortunate?