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I'm a simple farm girl busy raising children and a variety of animals. I work as a paraprofessional for middle school level Special Education and have a Bachelors degree in English. I love to read and write and enjoy being a part of the Helium community.

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Mother: 1 of 51
Cancer took my mother 18 years ago. I have tried to find a reason to miss her. I never have. I've stopped trying.I was the third of her four daughters. Never as smart as her first. Never as pretty as her second. And never as perfect as her baby. I was supposed to be a son or so the story goes. A grave disappointment, to say t... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Why some married women have affairs: 3 of 136
Why Married Women Have AffairsMost women marry believing that nothing in the world will ever change how they feel about their husband. They may even feel outraged when hearing about other women who are having affairs, and consider them weak and immoral for their behavior. But as time passes, many suddenly find themselves in ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Age old question: What determines who you are: 1 of 35
What determines who we are? Is our personality a product of our primitive ancestors or a response to our environment? Psychologists have suggested many theories to explain the origin of personality, the similarities in personality traits from one person to another, and the unique personalities in our world that seem to be an ... More..
Education > Special Education Ways to improve American special education: 1 of 29
Fixing Special EducationBefore we can consider ways to improve the Special Education Program in the United States, we must first understand its intended purpose. The goal of the Special Education Program is to provide a specialized learning environment, along with additional academic and social support, to students with vario... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Best ways to cut down on life's stresses: 1 of 26
Best Ways to Reduce StressOften without warning, our lives can spiral into a cycle of stress beyond what our bodies' natural defense system can tolerate. Before we realize it, stress has taken control. And ignoring the warning signs can lead to excessive fatigue, self-doubt, deep depression, and even severe physical health pr... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People How to address annoying habits in loved ones: 2 of 35
Addressing Annoying Habits in Your Loved OnesThere is something about each of us that is bound to annoy someone else. What's important to remember is that the things that annoy us are not necessarily things that are wrong, bad, or destructive. They are, in fact, the things we have been taught' to dislike. For example, if you... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Essential babysitter checklist: 2 of 32
A Babysitter ChecklistOnce your life includes children, time away becomes a rare commodity. But these occasional breaks from your children are essential to keeping emotional balance in your life. The last thing you want to be doing while away is worrying about whether or not your babysitter has all the information necessary ... More..
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases COPD signs and symptoms: 1 of 14
Signs and Symptoms of COPDWhat is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a term used by medical experts to describe a lung disease in which damaged airways are partially obstructed, making normal breathing difficult. Although the term COPD has been applied to a variety of obstructive lung diseases, in the Un... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Tips for understanding nonverbal communication: 2 of 27
Tips for Understanding Nonverbal CommunicationCommunication does not end when we stop speaking. In fact, most of the messages we send to those around us require no words at all. Facial expressions, hand gestures, body positions, even the distance we place between ourselves and others, all have something to say. This speechle... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) The importance of mutual respect between parents and children: 1 of 13
The Importance of Mutual Respect between Parents and ChildrenUnderstanding the importance of mutual respect within the parent-child relationship requires that we first have a clear definition of what respect itself actually entails. According to Webster, respect is the "willingness to show deferential consideration, appreciat... More..