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I am a 28-year-old entrepreneur and writer. I live near St. Louis, MO; where I was born. However, I have not always lived there. When I was 19, I hitchhiked to California to find bigger and better things than what a small town in the mid west had to offer.

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Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues How to overcome jealousy in your relationships: 1 of 41
Jealousy...Does The Problem Belong To Me?Jealousy is as destructive to a relationship as it is useless. It is my experience that jealousy is driven by many other feelings, mostly guilt, shame, and low self-esteem. To overcome jealousy, I need to understand my feelings.How do I get to the center of myself? How do I uncover the... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures The culture of drugs and its devastating effects: 1 of 40
From the streets to the elite offices of Congress, ripping into the hearts of friends and family, jeopardizing lives and financial security; drugs have somehow found their way beyond the confines of a once closeted sub-culture into the forefront of the headlines throughout the world. The disease has a name...They call it addi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Struggle in life: 69 of 915
How does life exist outside my window?And how does my breath no longer knowThe danger of solitude?I sit alone in this sometimes dark hotel roomWith lonely time as my passing viewEverything that was supposed to be is lost in spaceAnd I have become an unrecognizable faceI call out to the voices on the other side of the hallThey... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Flirting tips for boomers: How to do what doesn't come naturally: 4 of 31
The Art of FlirtingPsst! Hey, you! Baby Boomer! Are you too afraid to flirt? Are you too self-conscious to let go and let your wild side take over?Well I have the secret that will unlock your inhibitions and give you the power to flirt your way into any open door. From walking into a club to random encounters in a grocery sto... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues What not to do in an argument ...: 6 of 30
Tired of arguing your way into a shouting match? How do we tame that fire that burns out of control when that one final switch gets flipped? What if we could stop ourselves before we ever even get that far?Guess what? We can! Now, don't get in a hurry to be perfect yet; I'm not promising overnight miracles. And don't dismiss ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips The benefits of parenting advice from experienced mothers: 14 of 62
Being a first time parent can present a whirlwind of conflicting emotions between fear and joy. Growing up, most of us long for a handbook on dealing with life; now it's time to be responsible for somebody else's! How does one learn to balance nurturing and love with guidance and discipline - not to mention the 24/7 responsib... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: When you look at me: 102 of 309
When you look at meYou see blond so rareAnd with blue eyes you lock in stareWhen you look at me you see a manOf whose history you are unawareWhen you look at me, you see a queer...You either turn away or are drawn very nearWhen you look at me, you see truthFor I bare no shame in what I doWhen you look at me, you see distressI... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization The role of free will and choice amidst life's tragedy: 8 of 23
Is life a matter of choice or destiny? Who's to say, really. I would have to say that it's a combination of both. While I do believe that I have a purpose that has been outlined by the Universe since before my birth, I also believe that I make many choices that directly affect the way I feel. It is my belief that nothing in t... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Being gay as a choice: 7 of 17
Being gay...a choice? Being a child suffering through feelings of fear and insecurity because I'm obviously different...a choice? Being a part of one of the most widely hated and discriminated against subcultures...a choice?We are living in a world where the President of the United States of America says that gays are the onl... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Homeless: 67 of 152
A shameful shuffle along the streetYou pass and pretend you don't see meWishing I was not part of the cityNot part of the daily activityMy dignity long since been goneMy hunger that now pains so longIs guiding me to the garbageCouldn't beg enough change to eatThe food line closed downRight as I was crossing the streetAnother ... More..