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Kathy is silly but kinda smart, which makes her kinda socially slow!But that's ok! Writing is liek having a conversation with yourself out loud. You always win the argument and yet you always lose!

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Health & Fitness > Depression Dealing with depression: 1 of 13

Millions of people fight with depression every day. Most peoples' version of fighting is to either just deal with it or to take a pill (or a few). I have found other methods that I personally employ to either avoid or combat depression. This article is written by a woman who has dealt with depression on a personal level as w...
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Single parents: Budget tips: 6 of 18

There are literally tons of ways to save money as a single parent. I have been a single parent since my son was a year old and have found many handy things that help me to save money and even earn some. Winter is coming and we are all concerned about the heating bills. This is one reason I enjoy having a wood burner. Not onl...
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Is it easier to walk away or stay with a partner who is violent?: 20 of 47

Speaking as someone who has been in this situation, it is easier to stay. It is by no means what you should do, but yes it is easier. Why? Because it's easier to stay with what you know than it is to try something new. Chances are if you are in a domestic violence situation then you have probably been abused in some way befo...
Education > Adult Education Returning to college during middle age: 10 of 22

Ok, so you've applied to college at middle age, a school and filled out your FAFSA. What's next. Well, it's that huge question....what do I want to be when I grow up? Well, breathe a sigh of relief if you're undecided. You don't have to pick anything right away. In fact, I would say if you haven't been in school for a few ye...
Education > Adult Education Tips for going back to school at an older age: 16 of 32

Have you ever wanted to go to college? Think maybe you are too old? Been out of school too long? Don't have the time? Well, I am a single mother of one who is by no means independently wealthy. In fact, I actually get paid to go to school. Sounds shady huh? Well it's not. I earn every bit of it. I have been on the Dean's Lis...
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder: Exploring gender related differences: 1 of 1

Bipolar disorder comes in a variety of guises which, were all known, could be better treated. Therefore, it seems only logical to explore the disorder and it's various effects using previous research. Perhaps some correlations will be discovered in the process which will help us to better understand this disorder leading us ...
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse No excuse for domestic violence: 9 of 15

I grew up in an abusive household. That alone gave me recipe for disaster. I didn't even know what a healthy relationship was, much less know how to have one myself. I went through years of therapy to overcome what I had been through, but that wasn't enough. I literally didn't know my own value as a human being. People who g...
Sciences > Genetics Have breakthroughs in DNA research led to more harm than good?: 6 of 9

I understand that science in general has led to a better quality of living in some regards, but it has also changed humanity to a degree that exceeds being beneficial. We must not forget that for every action there is a reaction. DNA studies may prolong life and be able to modify diseases and genetic mutations, but is that n...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages Are we really aware of our own children's emotional needs?: 2 of 3

This was a hard question to answer just because it started with "We". So, I can say "yes" speaking for myself and hoping that I am speaking for the majority of the parents out there or we are all in big trouble. I consider being aware of my child's needs to be my top priority. Since I have known him since before birth, if I ...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Writing exciting research papers: 3 of 4

If you want to write an exciting research paper then you have to make it stand out. I cannot imagine how many research papers teachers must read. It would be worth the effort to make your research paper not only informative but entertaining as well. Any type of paper that's going to be entertaining must take the reader on a ...