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About me - Dannett Frey

Victor Borge stated "Laughter is the shortest distance between two people" and I believe that is so very true.
I am a wife and mother of two teenage boys. I have been very active in my community and local church in a variety of positions and have gained great

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Health & Fitness > Mental Health (Other) How to stop cutting yourself: 1 of 9
It was a way to get out the pain that was inside of me. If I'm watching my blood leave me, it was as if that would be some of the pain leaving too. And now I feel like it has become addictive and a way to punish myself. -a 16 year old girl.It is an actualization of pain. There are several levels. The most basic is that even i... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Testimonies: God brought me hope and He will do the same for you: 2 of 12
I was in my darkest hour when I called out to my Lord. Save me Lord from my sin. No scratch that, I wasn't in my darkest hour, I was in control of my life. I was living well. My family isn't as dysfunctional as most families are. My grades were good, friends plenty, money comes in greater than I spend. My husband is kind and ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods What are helicopter parents?: 4 of 23
Over in the corner of the classroom, her mother is sitting with tissues, cough drops, water bottles and hand sanitizer waiting for the moment the cold and flu season begins amongst the five and six year olds. She whispers to the teacher she has to go to the restroom. The teacher gives her permission to go to the bathroom and ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Parent in a box: Tailor-made parenting methods: 2 of 8
I have a gift for you, open the box is all you have to do.Inside the box is all you need, for a parent to succeed.Succeed in raising a child perfect and whole, whole in mind, body and soul.This box is pretty and shiny, complete with what to do when a child is whiny.Never before has a box been so complete, this parent in a box... More..
Health & Fitness > Autism Asperger's syndrome: Disability or difference in ability?: 2 of 8
It is considered, from clinical experience, children and adults with Asperger's syndrome have a different, not defective way, of thinking. The person usually has a strong desire to seek knowledge, truth, and perfection with a different set of priorities than would be expected with other people. There is also a different perce... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Victims of abuse: Breaking the chain for your own family: 2 of 8
The easiest way to break the chain of abuse for your own family is to make the abuse that has happened to you known. Keeping it a secret is the easiest way for the abuse to continue. The abuser hopes and prays that the abuse is kept secret. The abuser needs to keep you in their control and fearful of anyone knowing about the ... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Mental health and employment: 1 of 4
The saner I become, the crazier the world is around me. How many times have we thought this when we have been at work? If we could ask at one of our interviews before being hired, "What are the mental health issues of those whom I will be working alongside?" Would we take the job? It seems like a funny situation, but often ti... More..
Health & Fitness > Childhood Disorders Conduct Disorder: What are the symptoms?: 1 of 4
Normal teenage rebellion or conduct disorder, is it easy to tell the difference? It is. Conduct disorder previously had been called delinquency. Now, it has its own diagnostic criteria in order to identify behaviors that are more serious than simple teenage rebellion. The key to recognizing conduct disorder in teenagers reall... More..
Health & Fitness > Childhood Disorders Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatment: 2 of 7
Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosed in a child or teenager is a disorder that can be managed with the proper medication and therapeutic interventions. Simply prescribing a medication is not enough to enable a child to live their fullest life with this diagnosis. A chi... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible Study: The parable of the prodigal son: 7 of 21
Growing up I had learned the parable of the prodigal son. As a young girl, I knew that the parable was also for the female population as well. It was a relief for me to know that I would be welcomed back if I chose to be rebellious. If I was not welcomed back by my own family, I was certainly able to be welcome back by my hea... More..