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Melissa Carter: Halloween candy hijinks Melissa Carter Outspoken October 18, 2017 0I admit October is my favorite month of the year. With it comes my son’s birthday, Atlanta Pride and, of...
Melissa Carter: When a quick errand turns awkward Melissa Carter Outspoken October 5, 2017 0I am a fan of the idea that we should embrace ourselves for all we have to offer, no matter...
Melissa Carter: Sticker shock and healthcare woes Melissa Carter Outspoken September 22, 2017 0We all have suffered through quite a few years of both successful and unsuccessful healthcare reform debate, but have you...
Melissa Carter: A note from the past resonates today Melissa Carter Outspoken September 8, 2017 0When I first saw the list I had written, I didn’t think much about it. It wasn’t until I saw...
Melissa Carter: Tunes to get through big life changes Melissa Carter Outspoken August 28, 2017 0My contract has officially come to an end with my previous radio station and I am now free to pursue...
Melissa Carter: No more whispers, son Melissa Carter Outspoken August 14, 2017 0My beautiful boy, You may never know me as a radio personality, but others will constantly tell you of what...
Melissa Carter: Saying goodbye to Sully Melissa Carter Outspoken August 3, 2017 0“Go tell Sully bye,” I instructed Mr. Carter. Sully could barely hold her head up, so Mr. Carter squatted until...
Melissa Carter: Learning lessons from Mr. Carter Melissa Carter Outspoken August 3, 2017 0My son is my light, leading the way to my being the person I want – and maybe always intended...
Melissa Carter: Giving back and risking jail time Melissa Carter Outspoken July 6, 2017 0It has been awhile since I’ve been in a car accident, but it’s what was in my backseat at the...
Melissa Carter: Facebook oversharing crosses lines Melissa Carter Outspoken July 1, 2017 0OK. Enough is enough people. Some of you on Facebook have lost your damn minds. While scrolling on my Facebook...
Melissa Carter: A scam and a lesson Melissa Carter Outspoken June 15, 2017 0I consider myself an intelligent woman, having experienced quite a few events in my life that resulted in instant maturity...