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With years of experiences in the advocacy and non-profit sector-victim advocacy, criminal justice advocacy, alcohol and drug dependency counseling, HIV/AIDS intervention-and experience in corporate business management, career counseling, education, teaching

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Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles How to be vulnerable: 1 of 64
Past relationships play a crucial role in how a person enters future relationships. While it's hardly fair to new partners, we carry baggage from past relationships. Those experiences shape our ability to trust, love and be vulnerable to others. My first relationship, at the tender age of 15, was devastatingly abusive, and e... More..
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) What is your favorite beverage?: 1 of 64
There are so many exciting, refreshing, flavorful beverages from which to choose, but when it comes right down to it, there's nothing we can drink that beats an ice-cold glass of crystal clear plain old water. When hot and sweaty, water quenches a thirst in a way no other beverage can. We can drink it, bathe in it, cool off ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The greatest comeback story: 6 of 192
There was little sound reaching my ears as I lay curled in a ball on the mattress in the corner of the little storage shed that had been my home for the prior three days. I held my hands over my belly, wondering what affect the lack of nourishment would have on the unborn baby growing inside. It was colder than usual for Apr... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Getting over writer's block: 5 of 143
Are you a writer? Maybe you're not a writer, but part of your job requires you to write... something, anything, web copy, correspondence, emails, newsletters... maybe you are not a writer but use article writing as a marketing and promotional tool... any way it goes, if you write anything as part of your job, the time may co... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Should bisexuals be considered homosexuals?: 1 of 25
In this world, there is nothing that is absolute. There are no blacks and whites, but rather varying degrees of gray that on the ends might mimic the extremes. Human sexuality and attraction is yet one more of those gray areas. Attraction factor is a big determining factor to what humans like to call: sexual orientation. Gay... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Right here, waiting: 2 of 47
One Truth What kind of love is strong enough To stay through all the lies What kind of love lasts long enough To still hold you when you cry What kind of love would still reach out To show how strong love can be When you walked away, left only doubt In the wake of broken dreams One day this love will amaze you Maybe then you... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The realities of being a writer: 2 of 44
"I am a writer." When I say this, people stop in their tracks and say, "Oh, how cool..." and then the questions start. "What have you written? Do you have any books? Have you ever done a book signing?" Writing seems to be considered a glamorous job, and many are envious of my ability to write, my career working from home, my... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Quick tips for spring cleaning: 1 of 20
Spring Cleaning Isn't the Only Spring Need for Your Home! Each season for your home comes with new responsibilities to prepare your home for the season. As the winter months fade away and spring blooms, these tips will keep your home and things in great shape for spring! Spring is springing, and the flowers will soon be bloo... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements How to know when you need a dietary supplement: 1 of 19
Dietary supplements are the newest rage on the health food and vitamins market. The problem is, dietary supplements are neither food nor vitamins, and they also are not medication. As such, dietary supplements are not controlled by the Food and Drug Administration and are usually not tested for efficacy, absorption, or to se... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Weight control tips for the holiday season: 1 of 18
Do you pig out at Christmastime? Overeating is frequently one of the top complaints about the holiday season. This article can help you enjoy all your favorite meals during Christmas without overeating! If you're like me, someone who struggles with weight, tries to eat a healthy diet, or perhaps you're also trying to maintai... More..