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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 up until

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Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Why some married women have affairs: 1 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, meani... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes How to recover from a broken heart: 2 of 177
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 come... More..
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 continued on... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq How to end the war in Iraq: 1 of 33
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..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Death of a firefighter: 1 of 31
It was Sunday morning and when I awoke, the house was freezing. I jabbed Mark in the ribs. We'd slept late. It was 8:30 and we were due in church by 9:30 am for a breakfast meeting."Honey, I think the furnace went out, it's freezing in here."Half asleep, Mark roused himself long enough to look at me, then laid his head back o... 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, Social... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Teen advice: How to resist bullying: 1 of 30
One incident of bullying occurs every seven minutes, says a study done by Craig and Peplers. Being targeted by bullies, in schools, is a problem that has existed for decades. But how can you resist it without becoming a greater target?Bullying occurs primarily in grade schools, but it can continue to high school and beyond. A... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible: Word of God or work of the devil?: 4 of 115
The Bible is the work of God. In it, he tells us who he is and what he has planned from beginning to end. Not only that, the Bible reveals the secret things of God. No, I'm not going to lapse into that other book that millions are reading today. I write of the Bible.King James did indeed offer his translation in the sixteen h... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood The myth of the good mother: 2 of 54
Is good mothering a myth? Some say yes and others say no, and to complicate things even more, we all have our own notion of what defines a "good mother." Whether a mother works, stays home, is strict or lax in terms of discipline has an impact on the children. Is parenting a matter of style or is it what we teach our children... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Motivations for being an unpaid online writer: 1 of 26
Writing is a passion for people who are passionate about life and expression. Multiple rewards exist for both those who get paid to write and those who do not. Writing is not always about money, but for talented writers, the money will come along with the craft. The best way to create a brand that is you, is to put your writi... More..