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I have always had a true love for writing. It's my chosen method of expression. For me, writing is cathartic. I express myself better through written communication than verbal. When I stumbled upon Helium, I knew I ended up where I was supposed to be. I don't

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Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Why I write: 12 of 254
I have always loved to write. As I always say, writing is my catharsis. When I write, I purge my deepest feelings because I don't trust anyone enough to confide them in. The only person I know for a fact that I can trust is me, so I divulge my deepest secrets, feelings, thoughts, desires and pains via writing.Anyone who knows... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Would you forgive your friend for sleeping with your man?: 3 of 25
No way, no how, uh-uh. I could NEVER forgive my best friend for sleeping with my man. Actually, she was never my best friend to do something like that, huh? She was never a friend, period.The solution for him is very simple. He would be out the door. That's not even an issue. My best friend, on the other hand, is another matt... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Ethnicity & Gender (Other) Are gay rights issues parallel or different from race-related civil rights in the US?: 3 of 24
Gay rights issues are COMPLETELY different from civil rights "Jim Crow" issues. Every time I hear this argument, I am insulted more and more. Just that gay issues are being compared to race-related issues is baffling.First, let's address the basics. Homosexuality is a lifestyle. It focuses on the preference of the group one c... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Music is for everyone: 1 of 8
Music is truly my very best friend. It has been for as long as I can remember. I'm listening to music now as I type this piece. Music has been there with me through my joyous times, and my rough ones. I feel like I can cry and there is an old friend with me, either consoling me or toughening me up. Or, I can laugh, and my goo... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Was Martin Luther King, Jr. or Malcolm X a better leader for civil rights for blacks?: 2 of 14
These two great leaders had different methods and agendas, so to compare them seems rather futile to me. However, if I were to choose, it would certainly be the great El-Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz, aka Malcolm X.Malcolm X has always been one of my greatest heroes. I admire him because he was a pimp, a drug dealer, a drug user, a g... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Confronting the language of racism in every day conversation: 1 of 5
How is it that we have constant conversation about racism in this society, yet it still remains alive and well? Please allow me to answer. This happens because while we all claim to be open to communication, there is still a lack of desire to understand other cultures, and a refusal to accept responsibility for one's actions.... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Is any one religion better than another: 13 of 52
Is any one religion better than another? Repeating the question makes me confirm my answer: NO.Perhaps I should re-examine the question at hand. I've always thought such a question is an emphatic No. However, perhaps the answer is Yes after all. Perhaps it's yes because people read the question, and state, "Of course one reli... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances The style of Scarlett O'Hara: 2 of 8
Scarlett O'Hara was the woman! I remember the first time I saw "Gone with the Wind", and I was actually a little uptight with the character because I saw too much of myself in her! In fact, I think EVERY woman sees herself in Miss Scarlett. This character was so complex, and has so many layers to her. That is why she will go ... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Makeup as artistic expression: 1 of 3
I love this title. It love it because makeup is just that: artistic expression. Whether you are going out on the town with glammed up smoky eyes and shimmering bronzer, or to a conservative job interview with merely powder, mascara and lip gloss depends on how artistic you want to be. You are expressing yourself. You are expr... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African & Middle Eastern Culture Women in Afghanistan: Is their plight our business?: 10 of 26
The plight of the Afghan women is the business of everyone in this world. To know that these women and girls are raped, beaten, tortured and killed is horrible. However, to turn a blind eye to it all and act like nothing is happening is deplorable. We all live in this world. Why should this not be a concern of ours? Yes, wome... More..