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I have always wanted to be a writer. Even as a child I would write fantasy stories and poems and all that stuff. Growing up, I knew it would be hard to break into the business and not immediately financially feasible. So I waited until I had a career that

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Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Ten qualities every friend should have: 2 of 109
Coming up with ten qualities every friend should have was harder than I thought it would be. Sometimes we just "become" friends without realizing why. As I pondered this, I began to see similarities in the friends I have. I could not help but smile when I discovered the qualities important to me in a friend are also many of t... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Is there life after domestic violence?: 1 of 54
There is often a feeling of hopelessness that stems from living in an abusive environment. The home is supposed to be a place of safety, comfort, love. Those that live in the contrasting environment, where domestic violence occurs, do not enjoy the luxury of a safe place, even if it is materialistically comfortable. The victi... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Should you discipline another parent's child?: 1 of 43
I am certain we have all an experience of being around a child who requires a little discipline. Before I had children of my own, I would have hesitated to discipline someone else's child. When my children were young, and often unruly, I had other people step in at times to provide a stern voice when needed. Sure, there were ... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues What not to do in an argument ...: 1 of 30
Arguing can actually benefit a relationship if carried out properly. On that note, it is a good idea to be aware of some boundaries that may save your relationship from possible dings and dents of an argument.1. LEAVE THE PAST ISSUES IN THE PASTDo not bring up past issues that have nothing to do with the current issue. Diggin... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends The growing appeal of instant messaging for all ages: 1 of 26
What is so appealing about instant messaging? I used to believe it was mostly for children and teenagers. It never made sense to me why they would spend hours talking via messenger rather than to just phone each other. However, after using it myself, this is what I have discovered:1. Talking on messenger does not tie up the l... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues What is sin?: 3 of 52
Many discussions have been had regarding what sin truly is. I believe there is a good generalization, and I also believe that it is a question that needs to be determined in each individual's own heart.The Bible lays the groundwork for what is acceptable and what is not. The ten commandments were given to us to keep us from s... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Tips for avoiding pre-wedding fights: 1 of 16
Weddings, such a delightful time! Many a bride, and even a groom, has been known to countdown the days until the blissful event. They glow when you bring the subject up. All that matters is that soon, they will become the spouse of the person of their dreams! Planning the event can be so much fun, however there can be some ra... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Would you forgive your friend for sleeping with your man?: 2 of 25
Forgiveness allows you to move past something, not allowing it to control you with rage or bitterness. It does not mean you agree with what was done, nor are you granting permission for it to happen again.The old adage "forgive and forget" has long since been replaced by people stating, "I can forgive you, but I cannot forget... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction Dealing with family gossip: 6 of 53
There were countless times growing up that my siblings and I witnessed the negative impact of family gossip. My mother came from a large family, while my father had a smaller one. None-the-less, gossip was abundant in both families and quite destructive at best.Many years ago, after witnessing our parent's family struggles (c... More..
Health & Fitness > Infectious Diseases How to contain the spread of swine flu: 2 of 14
According to the Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases (CCID) and the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) "more than 200,000 persons are hospitalized" each year due to flu-related complications and approximately 36,000 people die due to these complications.The fact that people are catching ... More..