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I feel uncomfortable talking about myself but I guess like I enjoy reading about the other writers I have to give more of myself too. I am a negatively conditioned person trying to be more positive. I am very sensitive to others feelings and emotions and I

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Helping children deal with grief and loss: 1 of 36
Helping children deal with grief and loss When there has been a loss in the family, unfortunately the children become the forgotten grievers. As children do not grieve in the same way as adults, their behaviour may go unnoticed and misdiagnosed as either indifference or bad behaviour. Children exhibit different behaviours at ... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Can a relationship with a cheater work out?: 2 of 44
It takes a very strong and forgiving person to make a relationship with a cheater work out. There are people who can simply put the past to rest and move forward. Can a leopard change its spots? No! Can a cheater stop cheating? No, unless they have done a lot of soul-searching and maybe are too old to run around any more. Pro... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction Dysfunctional mother and son relationships: 1 of 18
The relationship between mother and child is so important in the formative years of a child of either sex. The relationship between a mother and a daughter is different to a relationship between a mother and a son. Dysfunctional relationships can occur in both these relationships for a variety of reasons, and most of this d... More..
Relationships & Family > Siblings The relationship between brothers and sisters: 4 of 58
I'm the big sister of three children. My sister is fourteen months younger and my brother is five years younger. As time has passed, my big sister role has been distorted, by my siblings and by my own perception of myself.As a big sister I had some level of respect from my sister nad brother. My sister, until the age of eleve... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Death of a parent: 5 of 71
It doesn't matter how old you are when your parent dies, you are still their child. I lost my beloved Mum just over three years ago, she was sixty two years old. I was thirty eight years old. I, a grown woman suddenly feeling very small, vulnerable and alone. My Mum was dead. Just saying those words was incomprehensible. Even... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Reflections: Believing in yourself even when others don't: 2 of 23
We all want to be validated by others for who we are or what we are doing. But if you do not believe in yourself, you will always feel not good enough, however hard you try in what you do. Self-belief is crucial for a healthy mind. If you do not believe in yourself you will spend your life looking for approval and validation ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Do you always say "yes" when you really want to say "no"?: 4 of 45
As time passes I have found that I have become more self-centered. Not in a egocentric way, but in an assertive, grown up way. I know were my boundaries are and let others know where they are too.I used to do things for people when I would have much rather not. I used to feel guilty if I had said no giving a long list of reas... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles Advice for men: How to understand women better: 1 of 11
Men and women understand each other in different ways. The differences may be due to biology, or due to how they have been socialized as children. Whatever the reasons for the differences, the sooner you realize this reality the easier life can be for both parties. The stereotype man listening to his woman, usually conjures ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Is God relevant in today's world?: 6 of 65

Is God relevant in today's world?The question is open to discussion and depending on who is in the conversation different answers will arise. The world today is moving at a fast rate. There is no time to stop and think whether God is relevant or not. Even if you believe in God there is a place and time for him and usually He ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Dealing with a death in the family: 4 of 42
How do you deal with a death in the family? I don't believe that is possible, but that is a personal opinion. My mum died three years and 2 months ago. I cry in front of the children but when they ask me why I am crying I brush it off as being upset for something else. I know that they cry in private about their beloved Gran,... More..