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I am so excited to have discovered a site like Helium where we can all share our thoughts, opinions, feelings, and expertise together as a community of aspiring writers! Helium is not only fun, but inspirational and educational. I welcome any feedback or pointers

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mother: 2 of 213
THE BEACONYou've been in my lifeLike a beacon of lightWhere to turn for directionIn the dark of nightIn the storms and the trialsYour light has shown throughAnd in all situationsShown me what to doI've made some mistakesI'll quickly admitBut mother, you've shown meTo press on and not quitA beacon is lightA direction for hopeB... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates Sex on the first date?: 1 of 88
Most people have been there...that first date crossroads where you feel the chemistry and have to decide whether or not you're going to act on it and have sex. This decision can be made quite a bit more difficult if your hormones have already gotten involved, which they probably have, if you are ready to even consider going... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction Dealing with family gossip: 1 of 53
Family, both my own and my husband's, is perhaps the greatest blessing in my life; however, when one bad apple starts to spread worms around about the rest, it can be like a curse. Being a people pleaser by nature, I never want to hurt anyone's feelings so I used to end up hurting everyone's instead. This is because instead o... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Insecurity in relationships: 1 of 48
Insecurity is something everyone deals with in life, to one degree or another. None of us is completely secure about every single aspect of ourselves, our abilities, or our personalities. However, there are some people who suffer through an enormous burden of insecurity that seems to never leave their side, always lingering a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Confessions: 1 of 47
Still in love with youBut it's here that I must stayYou remain within my heartThough miles and miles awayI have a man who loves meA family and a homeBut there are times I lie hereFeeling helpless and aloneI miss the times I spent with youThe way it used to feelTo be kissed with lips of fireAnd held in arms of steelDid it ever... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Religion: 1 of 41
CAN I STILL CALL YOU LORDverse 1:When I stumble, when I fallWhen I don't hear you at allCan I still call you LordWhen I've walked awayFrom the path, I've strayedCan I still call you LordI feel so cold and aloneLike a child away from homeAnd the darkness seems to close me inIs your covering still thereUntil I come to you in pr... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Deciding on more severe punishments for sex offenders and child abusers: 1 of 40
Three years ago, I was unfortunate enough to get to see our legal system in action in a child sex abuse case. I was, prior to that, fairly uneducated on how the system worked...or failed to work. I had many things explained to me over the course of the investigation and trial that I needed to become educated on, whether I wan... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds The best dogs for apartment living: 1 of 38
If you are an apartment dweller and also a lover of dogs, don't be discouraged into thinking that you can't have both. You can! There are certainly many breeds who do quite well in apartments and will provide you with years of companionship and love if you prepared to take care of them in the way that they need and deserve. A... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy How frequently people make love: 1 of 37
There are many stages that couples will go through during the course of a relationship, and each will have some effect on the frequency with which they make love. There are some phases that are common, almost every couple will experience them. There are other phases that are quite variable, having more to do with the emotiona... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology The metrosexual man versus the cowboy: What do women want?: 1 of 36
Women want to be women and they want their men to be men. For this reason, they prefer the cowboy over the metrosexual. The cowboy, as he stands besides us contrasts our femininity in a way that increases it exponentially. He is a man in every sense of the word. The metrosexual may be better dressed, with better hair, and fla... More..