Articles written by Dee Devers

What is Helium

About me - Dee Devers

I am a 44 year old wife an mother of three Girls 21,14 and 12. My professional background has been primarily in the medical field as a Medical Assistant and Medical Claims Analyst. I Have lived in Missouri since the age of five. I am a Christian and enjoy

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles Helping your partner with health issues: 1 of 34
For better or for worse. In sickness and in health. These are vows that a lot of couples so methodically take. You stroll through life working through every day ups and downs. Reflecting on your marriage you remember when there was not enough money to pay the electric bill. You remember when your spouse was so upset because ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Death of a friend: 2 of 62
To this day I miss the time I spent with my very best friend in the world, Bryan. Tall, dark and handsome and full of strength. He had a small amount of arrogance we used to tease him about. I was 18 when we met. We were introduced by another dear friend of mine from high school. The day that i met him I was drawn to his soul... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Public schools should impose mandatory drug testing on students: 3 of 36
Public schools should not be allowed to drug test children at any point. Question of drug abuse should be left up to the parents. The public schools have drug programs educating our children on the effects of drug abuse. They should have the right to educate and the responsibility of letting parents know if they suspect abuse... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Why I believe in God: 3 of 23
Look into the eyes of an innocent child and tell me there is no God. This perfect little trusting soul that was made in your womb in a matter of months. Every time I see my childs innocence and pure love I am reminded how God loves me. I am reminded of the everyday miracles we take for granted. When I was 9 years old my Mothe... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Experience of child abuse: 9 of 64
Child abuse comes in many different shapes and forms and is prevalent in all races and economical classes. We are told as children to listen to our parents and be good little boys and girls and do as we are told. I always wanted to be a good girl and please my parents. This proved to be a very difficult task in my alcoholic h... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Living with depression: 26 of 182
I don't know who I am anymore. I look in the mirror and there is this stranger emotionally drained and physically repulsive. It is a major accomplishment for me to get out of my bed. I have lost job after job after job. I cry and I overeat, so much so I have gained 60 pounds in the last year. I medicate and sedate myself only... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles 10 things women wish men knew: 6 of 36
Men and women, boys and girls..a life long struggle to understand each other goes on. I often ask myself, how this man I deeply love so much that won me over with what I saw at the time as compassion, sincerity and romance could have changed with two litlle words. "I do"! It is almost as if a magic spell was taken off the man... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Health (Other) Is suicide a personal right?: 14 of 57
Suicide is really not a "right". You were given life as a gift to see what you can make of yourself. To see how you can help others and to serve God. Today's life is so full of emotional distress and mental illness. It is saddening to say the least . Anyone who chooses to end his or her life feels like that things are so bad ... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Depression: How long does it last?: 1 of 4
There are several types of depression but, for purposes of this forum we will talk about two very generalized depressions. First and foremost we must realize that everyone has been depressed at some time in their lives. With today's demanding society depression can be brought on by financial difficulties, marital problems, lo... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Childhood dreams: 5 of 12
I am five and I sit at my mother's dressing table as she brushes my curly blond hair. She tells me how pretty I am in my pink tutu and princess tiara. Because without a doubt, I was a princess. She indulges me and sprays a mist of her favorite perfume on to my delicate silky skin. She tells me how grown up I am and how it see... More..