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My experience with Helium has been one of learning and growing as a novice writer. There are so many writers in which to learn from, it feeds the inner novelist that's branching out with varying degrees of experience and tons of humility.

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Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Kissing up to your boss is a must if you want to get ahead: 1 of 82
Kissing up to the boss is not a new concept by any stretch of the imagination. It's been perpetuated for centuries. What's even more unfortunate now is how it's still viewed as one of the necessary acceptable behaviors that is encouraged to advance your career.Why is this so accepted in our workplace as typical behavior? It s... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Can girls be best friends with a boy or is there really more to it: 1 of 43
As one ponders this question about male/female friendships, one must definitively define the meaning of friend. A friend is defined as someone one knows well, and is regarded with affection and trust. With that in mind, what difference does it make that friends are the opposite sex? Perhaps the real question is can men/women ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Parenting: There is no 12-step program: 1 of 34
There is no greater joy than that of being a parent, and with that same joy you will come to know the deepest heartache ever known to man. There is no 12 step program to guide you through this maze of joy and pain. You are on your own.My 12 step program evolved by way of trial and error. It's been 23 years since we brought ou... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Why it is important that people are rewarded for their work: 1 of 28
Recognition is defined as acknowledgment, praise, or respect for an action or deed completed. Although we all work hard for the money as the song goes, we work just as hard for accolades in our workplace as well. Who doesn't want to be rewarded for a job well done? We are no different then kindergarten children that are rewar... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Caring for an elderly mother: 1 of 25
I proudly care for my mother and have for some time now, and I do it with honor and a great sense of humility. These are but just a couple of lessons I am learning, and without this experience, I know I would be missing them otherwise. Sometimes the most difficult lessons are learned only through difficult experiences, and wh... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse What are the lasting effects of domestic violence on adult children: 1 of 22
Bruises will fade over time. Broken bones will mend over time. Welts from being spanked with a belt can be disguised by clothing. Mom's black eye can be explained as an accidental fall. Perhaps, she was just clowning around and hit the door knob...accidentally. At 73, the lingering effects of this abuse, from the hands of a m... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse No excuse for domestic violence: 1 of 22
Domestic violence brings to mind memories of running to my neighbor's home and cowering as my mother cried out at each beating delivered from the hands of my father. On more than one occasion, it was the only place where I felt comforted and safe from his intense anger. Along with my siblings, we were lost in this endless shu... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Friends for life: 1 of 19
Friends are like fine wine, developed over time and allowed to mature and always full flavored. From the moment we are born we look to others for companionship. It's instinctive that we forge bonds with others and if you're lucky, it will last a lifetime. There's a huge difference between friends and acquaintances. You can kn... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How to teach your teens to become responsible adults: 1 of 18
As parents our goal in raising our children is to turn them loose as responsible adults that are able to be self reliant and independent of us...their parents. How this occurs is a phenomenon in and of itself as there is no such thing as a perfect parent. We are imperfect human beings trying to present to the world...a perfec... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: A parent's decision to medicate children for ADD and ADHD: 2 of 33
Being a parent is by far the most rewarding and challenging job you will ever undertake. There will be highs and lows you never thought possible. Part of being a parent is accepting the responsibility to be a constant presence in their lives, day in and day out mentoring them if you will through each avenue they venture throu... More..