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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

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Relationships & Family > Family Life Learning to take responsibility for your own behavior: 3 of 69
There are two kinds of people in this world, those who blame others and those who take the responsibility for their own lives. You can't be both and you can't be neither, there is nothing left but these two options. As children, we learn quickly that to blame another person for our actions (only if they are the wrong ones, o... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pregnancy: 2 of 46
I LONG FOR THE DAY I long for the day You are here with me I long to be holding You near to me To feel your warm hand Surrounding my finger To stare into your eyes Get lost and linger I dream of the day I can show the whole world This precious new child Be it a boy or a girl Amazed as you suckle My milk-swollen breast Relaxi... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Best of 2008: Website: 1 of 23
There are so many websites on the internet today, many of which provide seemingly endless sources of information and entertainment, but one has stood out from the rest in 2008. Growing in leaps and bounds, Helium.com offers writers a place to come together and share what they know and readers an opportunity to learn about a ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment Ideas for earning extra money in your spare time: 2 of 45
There are very few of us right now that couldn't use a little bit of extra money to get us through to the end of the month. However, with standard employment opportunities in rather short supply, it seems to be an exercise in futility for many who are trying to earn just a bit more. There are many families with one or more o... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Homebirth vs. hospital: things to consider: 1 of 22
Where to welcome your new son or daughter into the world is one of the biggest decisions that you will make during your pregnancy. It will affect both you and your baby in a profound way and there is no right or wrong choice. Each person is different, as is each pregnancy. Personally, I have experienced both home birth and h... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Is it okay to call kids names: 1 of 22
Calling children names that have a negative connotation is never an appropriate way to express our own anger or displeasure. As Adults, we must maintain control of our emotions as we care for our children and teach them to do the same for others, through our example. These little lives that have been entrusted to us are depe... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication (Other) Understanding and reasoning with a smoker: 1 of 22
With so much education and information regarding the effects of smoking to both the smoker and those who are around them, inhaling their second-hand smoke, one would think that cigarettes would become obsolete and the companies that make them would go under. That is not the case, however, and it is really only the non-smoker... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life How self-employment helps family life: 1 of 22
Self-employment has its challenges, mostly based in the financial realm due to the fact that there is no one guaranteeing you a paycheck, but it certainly has major advantages when it comes to family life. Having opted for self-employment myself for several years now, I have experienced a much richer and fuller family life t... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes The most important considerations when buying a house: 1 of 22
Your home will be, for most people, the single biggest investment that you make in your lifetime. If you've entered the market to find and purchase your new dream home, or at least something that is a step in the right direction, there are some very important things that you need to consider. The five most important things a... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Assessing the 'rebound' relationship: 1 of 22
Rebound relationships, nobody intentionally gets in them and nobody wants to the rebound guy or gal for another, but they happen and for the most part, they end. Unfortunately, the person who wasn't rebounding from anyone may end up very hurt in this process. If at all possible, it is best to avoid a new relationship if you ... More..