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I first stumbled upon Helium in October 2007 when searching for short story competitions. What I discovered was much more than I bargained for. I soon discovered a platform that allowed my opinions to be aired, my knowledge to be shared and a wealth of opportunities

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Infertility Increasing your chances of pregnancy: 1 of 12
As someone who was incapable of falling pregnant for four years I know how it feels to be trying, month after month and finding everything you are doing is not working.It has such an emotional impact on your relationship, and can tend to overwhelm all your waking thoughts. I remember how I felt when friends around me fell pre... More..
Health & Fitness > Menstruation & Menopause Fight PMS with food: 2 of 23
At one time or another, each of us has experienced a symptom of Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS as it is often called. Approximately a week before menstruation, common symptoms of PMS become evident through bloating, headaches, mood swings and feelings of aggression or depression.Although we can't eliminate these symptoms, we ca... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: What happened when I tried to include my family in my gardening project: 6 of 66
My partner and I once rented this huge Edwardian looking mansion. It was two story, with a beautiful pool for our summer enjoyment at the back, complete with iron bars on the windows and a fantastic sun room to look out at the expansive garden. The only problem was that the garden looked like something out of a horror movie, ... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) A comprehensive automotive glossary: 2 of 22
When it comes to talking about cars, I used to hide behind my other half and hope that he'd know what on earth was being discussed. Through one ear and out the other it was, never registering in the middle for a fraction of a second.But he was found to be just as useless when understanding finance or the mechanics of a car. S... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Club drugs: What parents need to know: 1 of 11
Throughout every generation there's always been concern about teens and drug use, evolving from marijuana use to those who partake in cocaine to the current fascination of "club drugs" or "party drugs". Hallucinogens created in back yard labs, ingredients made from a concoction of prescription drugs and other poisonous substa... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy The best ways to tell your parents you are pregnant: 1 of 11
Whether you're sixteen or twenty-six, telling your parents you're pregnant can be a very daunting task. The decisions you make and how you approach your parents depend on individual circumstances. Some of us have parents her are easily approachable and many of us do not.Besides dealing with the possible emotional roller coast... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Be smart with holiday lights: Prevent falls with a good ladder: 1 of 11
With the holiday season in full swing, many homeowners are decorating their homes with holiday lights and spreading the Christmas cheer.But this is the time when you also need to consider your safety when stringing your lights while using a ladder. The last thing you need is to spend the holidays in hospital with an injury, e... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Contemplating the purpose of life: 14 of 148
I'm a firm believer that each and every one of us was born on this earth for a reason. What that reason may be is determined by how many obstacles are placed in front of us and how we overcome them. It will lead us into becoming bigger and better people in the long run.I also know that I was not meant to survive this world. I... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Quick and easy dinners: 5 of 51
With the general rush that occurs in the evening for families and couples, preparing a healthy meal in the evening is an exercise that can be dreaded.A quick and easy dinner is one that takes little time to prepare and cook, one that is easy to clean up and one that gives you plenty of time to spend quality time with the fami... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Africa The genocide in Darfur and its consequences: 1 of 10
Throughout the history of civil war and conflict, the death of innocent civilians is a common occurence. But when a government sanctioned military group targets innocent civilians purposefully, murdering, raping, creating terror and driving millions from their homes, it's no longer considered a case of civilian casualty, but ... More..