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Relationships & Family > Family Life Is blood thicker than water?: 11 of 77
From the moment I saw him, I loved him. His smile. His flashing green eyes behind his glasses. The way he walked. How he said my name. He stole my heart and has been its proud keeper for over 16 years now. His blood is NOT my own, but he IS the keeper of my heart all the same. He is the father to my children, my lover, my be... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Does the Hate Crimes Bill violate free speech rights?: 2 of 14
Hate crimes. What IS "Hate Crime"? The dictionary defines it as "any of various crimes...motivated by hostility to the victim as a member of a group which is based on color, creed, gender, or sexual orientation." Hate crimes have shaped the world and history itself. From the Roman persecution of Christians and Hitler's "fina... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Living with Endometriosis: 2 of 14
Endometriosis is a painful, genetically predisposed disease that affects women. It is where the interior tissue of the uterus is also located on the outside of the uterus. . I was diagnosed with this condition after the birth of my third and final child. With a quick laparoscopic exam, my doctor informed me that I was among ... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Infidelity: Rules for 'the other woman': 1 of 7
11 Rules for the Other Woman 1. Expect all holidays to be spent alone. The man who you are committed to is committed first to his actual family. The appearances must be maintained. 2. Expect your family will not know him. To introduce a married man to your family would be simply unacceptable. Your poor Mother! It would kill ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Military marriage: 1 of 7
Military Marriage Marriages bend or break dependent on the partners within it. Those who have successful marriages learn to bend, learn to give more than they receive. It takes both partners and heartfelf efforts of trying, communicating, and never giving up. The military is one more testing ground. A military marriage is a ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Can you get to heaven by being good?: 7 of 48
Heaven If that's the goal, what's the path? Let's see... Since this is a personal question, I have to say wholeheartedly YES! Yes, you can get into heaven by being a good person. How did I come up with this solution? I started with defining what God is to me. Let me explain. I expect every person answers that question in the... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Should you vaccinate your teen daughter for HPV/cervical cancer with Gardasil?: 4 of 26

20 million people are currently infected with HPV. 6.2 million Residents of the United States are infected EACH year with this virus. (1) (That is 169,863,013.69 daily. 7,077,625.57 hourly!) Half of all sexually active people have acquired it and women have an 80% chance of acquiring it by age 50. More than 30 forms of HPV a... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Life support: Should the wishes of the family take precedence over the patient's right to relieve his own suffering?: 18 of 112
Life Support and Precedence If my body was near death, if my brain no longer functioned, if I were in a vegetative state, I would not want my family holding my shell tightly. I do not believe that anyone but the person has the right to decide to accept life support or not. I think that when families mistake a vegetative stat... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Insanity: 23 of 143
It is only Most of the time When the days seem Too long, the nights seem Too short, and dark It is only rare Occasions When the voices Rattle too loud in my Head and deep thoughts Can't find the right words to Use, when silence is deafening Absorbing into the walls around me That I wonder if I am falling on The inside, Crack... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Soul mates: Do they really exist?: 8 of 48
One person for each person. One other soul to make another complete and better. Just one person that happiness and love depend on. What a romantic, tender thought! It conjures up images of castles, ocean kisses, and candle light. It reminds me of fairy tales and childhood daydreams. To think that only one person in the entir... More..