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My name is Elizabeth and I am 25. I have been a loving wife for over 3 years, and a loving mother for a little over 2 years. I have worked full time since I was 18, even serving for four years in the Air Force. I have loved to write anything since I was in

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Self esteem issues in teenagers: 26 of 53
Self esteem issues in teens is possibly the number one most influential factor in our middle and high schools today. Peer pressure and the desire to fit in with others puts our teenagers at a crossroads, to make decisions based on how others view them instead of how they would normally act. I believe, having been out of high ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why we make bad choices in life: 114 of 230
"The path to hell is paved with good intentions." This old saying applies somewhere in most people's lives who have ever made a bad choice. I don't believe most people start out to intentionally make a bad choice. I think people make choices that they think are right at the time, and somewhere along the way, realize that it w... More..
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholesterol Why is HDL the good cholesterol?: 6 of 12
HDL, or high density lipoproteins, is what is known as "good" cholesterol. The best reason that we call it good, is it's ability to remove cholesterol from arteries and transport it back to the liver to be reprocessed for use or waste. Medical reports and studies have shown that having a high concentration of HDL, over 60 mg/... More..
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholesterol How is high cholesterol diagnosed?: 3 of 6
To diagnose high cholesterol, your doctor will first gather information about your risks for it, including personal history and family history. If you are overweight, drink more than 1-2 alcoholic drinks daily, are a woman over 50 or a man over 40, have a family history of someone developing early heart disease, are a smoker,... More..
Health & Fitness > Prescription & Medication An overview of back and neck pain prescription treatments: 1 of 1
An overview of prescription medication that can be used on neck or back pain includes practically any pain medication available. Therefore, I will address the most common pain medications.A common joint and pain medication prescribed for back or neck pain due to arthritis is Celecoxib (Celebrex). It is part of the class non s... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor What they don't tell you about childbirth: 32 of 60
As a mother of only one, I may be the most junior mom on here to give advice on what no one tells you about childbirth. But, I also don't get easily embarassed, so I am one who will tell you all the really gross details that no one else talks about.No one told me...-That you will probably pee or poo on the doctor or any nearb... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Teen advice: How to tell if you're controlled by peer pressure: 11 of 19
People would think that someone who is being controlled by peer pressure could recognize it and just stop, but life is never that simple. As someone who suffered from peer pressure control, I can tell you that it sneaks up on you and you don't always see it until it's too late. There is obvious peer pressure, such as someone ... More..
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholesterol The link between egg consumption and cholesterol levels: 6 of 10
Many people consider eggs to be a healthy breakfast choice. Consumed in moderation, this is true. However, as with many things that start out being healthy, overindulgence of eggs can actually lead to high blood cholesterol.What many people tend to view as cholesterol is what is called low density lipoproteins, or LDL, which ... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Teen advice: How to get over a relationship: 38 of 60
I was 18 years old. He was my first love. I would have done anything in the world to be with him forever. Then, it was over. I thought my life had ended, and I would never find someone to love the way I loved him. I wanted to cry, die, lie there and never move again. I thought time would cease to exist because he wasn't my wh... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Should babies be put on feeding schedules or fed on demand?: 20 of 31
You wake up, get dressed, brush your teeth, fix your hair, and eat breakfast. Or maybe you don't. Maybe this morning you don't feel like eating as much as usual because you feel different, not hungry, or are too tired. You don't have a lunch break until noon. But you can't wait that long to eat, so you grab a snack in between... More..