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My childhood was a very difficult and unique one. I am not going to go into all the details but I will say that as a young child I was neglected, malnourished, beaten and sexually abused. All of these things have left long lasting scars, from mental problems,

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Relationships & Family > Blended Families Do stepparents get enough credit?: 4 of 30
Time and time again stepparents are put into a difficult if not impossible situation. Sometimes they have to come into a family where there is only one parent, where they have to walk the tight rope between not replacing the missing parent and loving the child as their own. But in other circumstances the other parent is still... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs Ways to preserve herbs: 1 of 6
There are many ways to preserve herbs. Some of the most popular ways are to freeze them and to dry them. First let's talk about freezing your herbs. Some say that freezing your herbs is the best way to preserve the flavor, color and nutrients. But when you thaw you herbs they become limp and sometimes discolored so they will ... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid Recognition and treatment of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): 2 of 11
As a result of severs malnutrition during my childhood my body developed hypoglycemia as a defense mechanism Since then I have had to learn how to treat it.Hypoglycemia literally means low blood sugar. The cells in our bodies get their energy from a type of sugar called glucose. This glucose is what we call "blood sugar." Eac... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) How to make compost: 5 of 23
Ahh the compost pile. Avid gardeners swear by them and inexperienced ones stay away because they fear it will smell. But have no fear if a compost pile is done properly not only will it not smell but it will break down those kitchen scrap and yard clippings very quickly. Okay, first step is to figure out where you want to pla... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life The most significant people in your life: 28 of 117
We all have them. People in our lives who have influenced who we are and how we conduct ourselves. Of these people we can usually a select few that have been the most significant in our lives. For some, these are people that have stood up for their rights or showed strength during troubled times. But, the most significant peo... More..
Home & Garden > Annuals Growing petunia: 1 of 4
Petunias are one of the top ranked annuals amongst gardeners. These bright and lovely flowers bloom from spring until frost filling the air with sweet fragrance. Plus they are so easy to grow. There are many varieties of petunias some are more suited for container growing and some are more suit for the garden. So please make ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Is giving up a child for adoption giving or selfish?: 15 of 51
I am not an expert on the affects of adoption all I can do is give you my opinion. Which is based on my own life experience. Now my story is a little bit different then most adopted kids but, I believe that it has helped me to understand that a mother giving a child up for adoption is one of the most giving act any one person... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Living with the past: 65 of 204
Over the years I have come to realize that I can not run or hide from my past. Even though I would love to leave all that pain behind me it is a part of me. As a young child I was taken away from my mother due to neglect and abuse. I was placed in a foster home for a short time and later moved in with biological father. Short... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts History of knitting: 1 of 3
Knitting is defined as "combining a piece of thread with two needles into a piece of fabric." It was developed as a necessary skill due to the basic human need for clothing and protection from the elements. Now a days knitting is no longer a necessary skill it is seen as more of a hobby.While it is not possible to pinpoint th... More..
Home & Garden > Perennials Growing peonies: 3 of 8
Peonies are wonderful in cut flower arrangements and for generations they were used as bouquets that were placed in cemeteries on Memorial day. They are also one of the longest living perennials you will ever see. If you plant peonies now your grandchildren will easily enjoy them in years to come.Now peonies come in two categ... More..