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I'm a mom of two boys. One is currently sixteen and the other one died about three years ago at the age of eleven. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of him. My symbol for him is angels because he was my little angel. I just lost an unborn

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Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Anatomy of a codependent relationship: 11 of 31
A codependent relationship is one in which neither party feels that they can function without the other. There are several factors and signs of a codependent relationship. - The Background: The majority of the time, codependency has already laid its foundation in childhood. This can happen if a child had a parent with an add... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Caitlin: 4 of 11
ETYMOLOGY: The name Caitlin, in all of the following languages means "pure": Irish, Scottish, French, and Greek. ORIGIN & HISTORY: The name is said to be derived from Catherine from the Gaelic origin, Katherine from the Irish, Katharina from and Catherine from the Latin origin, and Aikaterina and Catherine from the Greek. Th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Mackenzie: 4 of 11
GENDER: Male or female PRONUNCIATION: Mah-KEN-zee ETYMOLOGY: The original origin for the name Mackenzie is of Scottish origin meaning "son of the good-looking", "son of the fair", or "son of handsome". ORIGIN & HISTORY: The surname MacKenzie, a Celtic name, was recorded in Scotland as 1264, where the clan was recorded living... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Gavin: 3 of 8
GENDER: Male PRONUNCIATION: GAV-en or GAV-in ETYMOLOGY: Gavin is of Scottish and Welsh origin, and it means "white falcon" or "little falcon". ORIGIN & HISTORY: The medieval form of the name Gavin is Gawain, which is believed to have originated from the Welsh name Gwalchgwyn, meaning "white hawk." Arthurian legends, Gawain i... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Sydney: 3 of 8
GENDER: Male or female. PRONUNCIATION: SIHD-nee or SID-nee ETYMOLOGY: Sydney is from the Old English meaning "wide well-watered land" or "wide meadow. the name is also thought to be a contraction for the French name place Saint Denys. ORIGIN & HISTORY: The name originated as a surname in England and was first found in Kent i... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology Weighing the benefits of staying married and divorcing: 8 of 21
Are you contemplating a divorce? That's too bad. I've been there myself and it's not a subject that I took lightly. Before making a final decision, you should weigh the benefits of being married versus the benefits of getting a divorce. - Loveless Marriage Or Loving Marriage: Do you think deep down inside, you still love you... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Death of a child: 5 of 13
I try to remember the happy times with my son, Eric. It's not hard to do because he was such a bright point in my life. I only had eleven short years with my little angel, but they were enlightening and fulfilling. I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world. I like to think of the funny things he said and did. Here are ... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Stress reduction made easy: 11 of 28
Forty-three percent of all adults suffer from harmful health effects from stress. In fact, 75% to 90% of all adult doctors' visits are stress related. Stress can be contributing factors in high blood pressure, heart problems, asthma, and even skin conditions. However, there are steps you can take to reduce your stress level.... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Online video game reviews: Bloodties: 4 of 10
Do you love a good mystery? Don't we all? If you're looking for a game of mystery, you've come to the right place. Bloodties by Reflexive Arcade is a game where you must help a detective find some missing people that belong to a secret club. Plot & Setting: 3/5 Private Detective Vicki Nelson has been assigned to find the mis... More..
Sciences > Physical Anthropology A guide to the anthropology of the Neolithic period: 2 of 5
When discussing Neolithic anthropology, we should first define it. Quite simply, we can break down the words. "Neo" is Greek for "new", "lithic" is Greek for "stone", "anthro" is Greek and means "man" or "human", and "ology" is Greek and means "the study of". So Neolithic anthropology is the study of humans in the New Stone ... More..