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Joy is a former small town girl in between stages of her life. She is changing gears from working a 9-5 customer service job and volunteering on the side to working full time in the human services field for a non profit out on the East Coast. She's been from

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Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Rape victims are subject to more scrutiny and skepticism than other crime victims: 1 of 30
Studies indicate that victims of sexual assault are subject to a greater degree of scrutiny and doubt than victims of other violent crimes from the moment they report the crime until long after the trial is over. Cultural mythology would have us believe that this increased scrutiny is justified due to assumptions about victim... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love sonnets: 4 of 41
Sonnet for the DreamerUndaunted by the turning of the tide,In thoughts of ten and five and two and three.Wither my mind doth know of whence to hideI'll bide a spell and so I'll think of thee.Yea, in the hour that light doth break awayI'll come again and rest in you awhile.My joy, my fear, my hours, my night, my day,My lady of... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse How to understand abuse victims: 3 of 30
There is no universal sign or cue to indicate when someone is in an abusive relationship. Domestic Violence is not something you can see from the outside. Sure there are red flags; behaviors and traits that might tip you off to troubles at home, sometimes. More often, however, abuse is invisible to those not involved in the s... More..
Relationships & Family > Crisis Support (Other) Should rape victims be interviewed by members of the same sex?: 1 of 6
While it is true that rape survivors are often at their most vulnerable when they first choose to come forward after the crime assuming that a survivors ability to give testimony about what happened to him or her is dependent upon the gender of the law enforcement officer conducting the interview is problematic for a number o... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Choosing when to leave an abusive relationship: 6 of 26
Partner abuse, also known as domestic violence, is a stealthy monster that creeps up on the victim over time. It is almost always commingled with the much more charming behaviors a person associates with comfort and love. An abusive relationship doesn't just happen overnight, and it never develops in a vacuum. Those observing... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Yearning: 13 of 52
In Absentia: A love story for the lonely heart.It is enough knowing you were here in my absence. The depression where your body lay is still marked out in rumpled sheets and half made blankets. When I sleep alone I only take up half the bed, on my side leaning in as though to curl up against the ghost of those hours you slept... More..
Local Guides > Boston Aquarium reviews: The New England Aquarium in Boston, Massachusetts: 1 of 4
From the moment you step into line, the New England Aquarium will draw you into an aquatic world full of fun for the whole family. As one of Boston's premier attractions, the Aquarium pulls in more than 1.3 million visitors each year. The halls of exhibits range from an introductory display full of facts, figures and tanks fu... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Views on abortion: 57 of 223
The Effects of Gender Oppression and Priveledge in regards to Conceptive ResponsibilityEveryday in the United States thousands of men abort or distance themselves, both intentionally and unintentionally, from the process of becoming fathers. Males have this luxury because of biological and societal biases that seem to place t... More..
Travel > United States Great places to visit in Michigan: 6 of 14
For those who love being out on the open water Michigan is second to none as a prime vacation destination. In addition to bordering four of the five great lakes, Michigan is home to more than 11,000 smaller inland lakes, many of which offer prime locations for fishing, swimming, diving and other sorts of outdoor fun. This sta... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Experimental fiction: Dialogue only: 12 of 27
"You were watching me." "What? No, not me, you must be mistaking me for someone else, or maybe you caught me looking at the clock or out the window, or something" "No. You were watching me. I'm sure of it. What do you know?" "I don't know anything! I don't even know who you are. Why would I be watching you?" "Oh, your good, y... More..