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Thirty something
midwestern (US)
Bachelor's degree in psychology
child abuse survivor
yoga enthusiast
share house with husband, toddler daughter, three cats and two dogs
I've worked a variety of jobs in a broad range of fields including health care, lending,

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Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The pros and cons of the anti-rape device Rapex: 1 of 5
There's a new rape prevention product about to hit the market all around the world. It's called Rapex, and is similar to a female condom, except that this female condom has rows of sharp "teeth" inside of it that will not only cut into a man's genitalia, but will leave teeth embedded so far inside his skin that he will have ... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse An abuse survivor's guide to finding a therapist: 6 of 24
The abuse survivor's guide to finding a therapist Many people, survivors or not, don't realize that you have to shop for a therapist and that not all therapists specialize in the same areas. I think it is especially important for people who have been through trauma and abuse to carefully choose a therapist. I have been to ma... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Is appearing on Saturday Night Live still a sign that a celebrity has made it?: 4 of 16
Longtime fans of Saturday Night Live know the drill: an opening sketch, then "Live! From New York! It's Saturday Night!" followed by the opening credits and then "with your host....." Usually the host is someone whose name is instantly recognizable, but sometimes I find myself thinking "Who?" Who knows why people who are rel... More..
Education > Financing College How to afford the high price of college textbooks: 5 of 19
In the US, the average college student spends $890.00 a year on textbooks. And that's just the average! Students who major in science and engineering can pay twice that amount per year. Of course some lucky few students are able to get enough financial aid to cover the cost of their textbooks, but for the rest of the student... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice How to green your gifts: 4 of 13
The best way to give an environmentally aware gift is to not buy an object to give the person. You can either make a gift by hand or get the person a gift certificate for a service such as a massage or entertainment such as a gift certificate to a movie theater. If you really want to get green and you know the receiver will ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Commentary: How real life parenting changed your early ideals: 8 of 24
When I was pregnant, I dreamed of being a Stay At Home Mom. I waited until I was 33 to have my daughter and had ten years of working under my belt already. So often I would find myself at work, secretly feeling jealous of coworkers on maternity leave, wishing I could have a baby and stay home with her. I pictured myself bein... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Special Needs When to pursue speech therapy and what speech therapists do: 4 of 12
I'm on a forum for moms who have kids around my daughter's age of two years. One thing we've all noticed is that pediatricians are referring more and more parents of younger and younger children to speech therapists. It seems that the developmental speech milestones are being pushed to earlier and earlier ages in children. A... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Work Out: 1 of 3
Work Out is a good show for two reasons. For one thing, as someone who is out of shape and scared to go to a gym, it helped me to realize that personal trainers can be incredibly supportive, understanding and compassionate to people who are out of shape. Jackie and the people who work for her are nothing but compassionate an... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Step-by-step guide to sleep challenges and solutions for pregnant women: 6 of 14
A good night's sleep is so elusive for pregnant women. It's important to try to get as much rest as you can, for the good of the baby and for your own health and mental well being. 1. Accept that there are going to be times when you just can't sleep. Either your baby will decide to have their workout at 2 a.m. every night, o... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology Crazy for catnip: Why cats go nuts over the stuff: 3 of 7
I have always wondered why and how cats developed such a strong reaction to catnip. It doesn't seem like there are other animals who have such a drugged reaction to a natural herb. Why does it make them want to roll around in it? How did this come about through evolution? And then I read one day that catnip is a natural inse... More..