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I am 46 year old mom of two kids. I have a B.S. Degree in Psychology. My minor was in Sociology. I also enjoyed philosophy courses. I attended South Texas College of Law. Completed 1 1/2 years, then my daughter was born. I never went back. I wanted

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Health & Fitness > Mental Health (Other) Is suicide a personal right?: 1 of 46

Suicide is not a personal right. First, it is a desperate cry for help. A person who is suicidal is a deeply depressed. They feel such pain that living every day is a battle. People who are deeply depressed feel utterly hopeless. They may think they know the reason why they are so miserable, but often times, they have no ide...
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Is it morally OK to test cosmetics on animals?: 1 of 44

First, it is immoral to test cosmetics on animals because it is cruel and inhumane. Has shampoo ever dripped into your eye? Unless, you are using a shampoo with no chemicals added, it burns horribly. You have to flush your eye with water for a minute or longer to make the pain stop. Now, what about a rabbit, who day in...
Relationships & Family > Online Dating Can you trust the honesty of online dating site participants?: 1 of 15

Online dating, for the most part, is a way too meet honest people. Can you trust the honesty of everyone ? No, but you can't trust the honesty of every one you meet in your life. Regardless of how you meet them. Trust always takes time to develop. I have tried online dating services. Being a divorced mom of two children and ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages Should parents allow their babies to cry themselves to sleep?: 2 of 29

There are many reasons why parents should not let their babies cry themselves to sleep. I am shocked there is a debate. To clarify my position, if a parent feels overwhelmed with their baby's crying and feels very angry with their baby, then the best thing is to lay the baby in the crib or bassinet. So, the parent can ...
Relationships & Family > Love & Relationships Do you believe in love at first sight?: 6 of 75

Love at first sight? No. Extreme physical attraction at first sight? Yes, this extreme attraction is often confused with love. For genuine love to develop between people there has to be some level of physical attraction. However, physical attraction alone can never develop into genuine love. Meaning love that has the possibi...
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products Product reviews: Swiffer dusters: 1 of 10

Swiffer dusters are dusts worst nightmare. The swiffer beginning kit comes with several separate poles that easily screw together. There is a rectangular bottom that snaps on to the end of the bottom, pole. The swifter cloths wrap around the rectangular end. The end pivots, so the range of motion enables the user to clean fl...
Home & Garden > Household Cleaning Is the Roomba a fad or the next reality?: 1 of 7

Roomba is the next reality. In fact, Roomba is an example of the next reality happening, now. iRobot, the company behind Roombas, have been making the Roomba vacuum cleaners for years. iRobot was founded in 1990. Today, iRobot has grown to a 307 million dollar public company. They employ more than 400 of the robotic industry...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Don't pity me: 29 of 168

Who is this? I thought people couldn't change unless they wanted to. Always dressed up and perfect Had changed. Into A non caring self loathing Zombie. Eating, sleeping, showering... Why? Please don't get me wrong. This is no pity party I'm trying to throw. It's my polluted thoughts out loud. I don't want your pity. I ...
Health & Fitness > Depression Coping with depression: 5 of 27

Coping with depression is possible. It is not only possible, but it can be simple. For the person who has mild symptoms of depression. Treatment may only include visits to a Cognitive Psychologist. Then, once the person feels better and is asymptomatic, treatment can be suspended unless the person becomes symptomatic. Then, ...
Sciences > Psychology Introduction to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs: 2 of 10

Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs was developed by Dr. Maslow to explain the progressive nature of the development of individual’s needs. Additionally and more importantly, if anything interferes with the fulfilment of these needs, neurosis in the individual will develop. The neurosis will occur at the poi...