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Chrissie Marie Massey
Bio
Chrissie has spent the last 20 years writing online for several major news outlets. When not writing, you’ll find her watching a Lifetime movie, wearing her favorite PJs with a frozen soda in hand.
Stories (61/0)
A Hot Pocket Broke My Family. Top Story - September 2022.
My daughter came home from school yesterday with a school project. She had to write an essay about an event in her life that defined her. She shared a memory I completely forgot. So, I felt compelled to write it out here.
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Families
My Ex-Husband’s Homophobic Slurs Ruined His Relationship With My Son
I have been sitting on this story for several weeks. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to share something so raw and personal. But I am a writer at heart, and I feel compelled to share my life with others. If for no other reason, my life can be a teaching tool for others.
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Families
Joel & Victoria Osteen Share Their ‘Strange’ Secret For Marriage Success
When I was 17, I spent some time with my uncle. He lived in Victoria, Texas. He was the associate pastor of a church, Faith Christian Church. The head pastor was Jim Graff. His wife was Joel Osteen’s sister, Tamara.
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Blush
Is It Bad I Still Don’t Know What I Want To Be When I Grow Up?
As I approach the young age of 50, I am reminded I haven’t accomplished half of the things I wanted to. Twenty years ago, I thought I’d have several novels written, and a slew of blogs under my belt. But I don’t. Instead, I am a 46-year-old blogger who barely makes $200 a month writing on Medium and Vocal Media.
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Motivation
Freckled-Face Killer Eric Smith Paroled: Does He Deserve A Second Chance?
Eric Smith did the unthinkable. His crime’s details were hard for any of the public to hear, but what made it more shocking was his young age and the sheer brutality of the murder. At the young age of 13 and so full of rage and the need to hurt another person, murdered a sweet 4-year-old child on August 2, 1993.
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Criminal
The Abuse Stops Now— How I Refused To Allow My EX To Verbally Abuse Me
My ex-husband and I do not get along. And even that sentence seems like such an understatement of the issues between us. I have tried to make peace and get along, but it never lasts long.
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Families
Brian Laundrie's Notebook Included Gabby Petito Murder Confession— Families Battle In Court
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the civil lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito’s family against Brian Laundrie’s family, People reports. The case will go to trial, something that Roberta and Christopher Laundrie wanted to avoid.
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Criminal
Number Of Adults Who Identify As LGBTQ Doubled In The Past Decade
The percentage of the American adults who self-identify as LGBTQ or something other than a heterosexual has increased to a new high of just over 7%, Gallup reported. The percentage was 3.5% in 2012.
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Pride
5 Things I Wished I Knew At 15 — Open Letter To Myself
I remember being 15 very well. I thought I had the world figured out, but I knew nothing. I was wet behind the ears, so full of life, but wasted my years on people and things that don’t matter in the grand scheme of things.
By Chrissie Marie Massey3 years ago in Confessions
Grief Is A Complicated Lifelong Journey. Top Story - February 2022.
Death is just a fact of life. It is an awful thing to go through, and no matter how much time goes by, you still will feel a measurable sense of loss. It doesn't matter if your loved one died yesterday or 40 years ago, you will still miss them. For many, they never can move forward.
By Chrissie Marie Massey3 years ago in Families