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My name is Mona, but Helium members call me Pii.

I'm a freelance writer just venturing out into the world at large. My first newspaper article came about when I was in the fifth grade and I've been writing ever since, but + more bio information

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Outcasts: 1 of 72
Her hair was wild and unkempt as the wind blew it across her face. She was a loner and they said she was crazy. The towns folk laughed behind her back as she strode through the open marketplace. She heard their undisguised whispers each time she passed this way. She straightened her shoulders, lifted her head and continu... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Why some married women have affairs: 2 of 136
Ask ten married women why they had an affair and you would probably get ten different answers. There is no one, all inclusive, answer to why some married women have affairs. But we do know some of the answers to this question. For a few women, affairs are not relevant because she and her spouse have an open relationship, m... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes How to recover from a broken heart: 3 of 182
Thousands of songs have been written about broken hearts and the inability to go on alone. Recovery is imperative for those who want to live to the fullest and live free from past relational failures. A broken heart, a dream shattered and an ego trashed are all ingredients for grieving something held valuable that did not... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder: Illness or excuse?: 2 of 103
Bipolar disorder is biological in nature. The patient suffering from this disorder can do nothing, in his own power, to change the misfiring of the neurotransmitters in his brain. He can, however, take medication and participate in therapy to alleviate the power of bipolar disorder in his life. It's too easy to judge a... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq How to end the war in Iraq: 1 of 34
Over time during the war in Iaq, General David Petraeus worked to stabilize Iraq by devising new strategies that included a build-up of troops and using resources effectively by reaching out to the Iraqi population. Today there are few isolated incidents of the kind of violence that was reported in the previous five years of ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US Elections 2008: Deciding your vote: 1 of 30
Deciding the vote in 2008 is difficult with so many issues that need to be addressed with some sense of urgency. The energy needs, economy, global warming and the ongoing war with Iraq loom ahead with other areas of instability and unrest in the world, affect our choice. Add to that, the falling value of the US Dollar, S... More..
Relationships & Family > Christmas Christmas letter ideas: 1 of 27
While most of us have passed the "Dear Santa" Christmas letter-writing chapter in our lives, letters are still a great way to keep in touch or reconnect with the people we love. Letters are becoming a lost art in the new electronic age of email, but we can combine the two elements and start a new tradition. As we reach out... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life's paths: 11 of 283
I walk where my ancestors walked hundreds of years before my birth. Stones are strewn all around my path, making difficult, my walk on earth. I dare not yield to great injustice placed upon my womanly shoulders. I will lift my head and sing a song as I strain against the boulders. For here is the circle of my li... More..
Relationships & Family > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How retailers can overcome the post-holiday rut: 1 of 25
Money flows freely during certain times of the year. In the US, Christmas is traditionally the season where retailers make up for sales slumps during the year. The sharp down turn in the economy brought forth a very low spending season this past year, and retailers are working hard to overcome weak holiday sales by offering s... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression How to spot a suicidal friend: 1 of 25
Alarming statistics for suicide and suicidal tendencies exist in certain segments of the U.S. population. But, these people are not statistics. They're our friends, our loved ones and our acquaintances who give meaning and enrich our lives just by being alive. Personality change, isolation and withdrawal are red flags for ... More..