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Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues How to tell your parents that you are gay: 1 of 18
Some questions you need to ask yourself before you tell your parents you are gay.1. Are you sure about your sexual orientation? It is normal to question your sexuality and this is part of normal human development. If you are unsure, your parents won't be sure.2. Are you comfortable with your gay sexuality? If you are wrestlin... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Our next generation: Are things getting better or worse?: 14 of 202
Each generation is unique and has its major events that dictate a lot of what goes on. I will say that as a teacher I have noticed a huge change from generation to generation. Children are one of our best indicators on how things are changing and if it is in a positive way or not.When I started teaching many years ago kinderg... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain in life: 114 of 594
September 11thDouble-edged swordJill's BirthdayFor so many people their last day.Her death was like watching people throwing themselves from the towers.Seems surreal, and you are flooded with disbeliefThen it turns quickly into griefWhy and How could this happen?You cant erase that imagine from your mindPeople plunging to the... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Religion: 31 of 137
Want to do the right thingI want to do the right thingBut no one is listeningI want to do the right thingBut no one is acknowledging my feelingsI want to do the right thingBut others tell me it's easier to ignoreI will do the right thingI know it will be hardI will do the right thingI know I will no be aloneI will do the righ... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Do live-in-relationships work?: 6 of 25
Live in relationships are what you make out of them. The choice to move in with some one is not always an easy one. To make things work it is a good idea to talk about some guidelines. For example-how do you feel about other friends spending the night, when is it too late to have someone over or call, are there any things you... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: My most inspiring garden experience: 32 of 131
Red velvet feeling and the soft touch of roses just make me smile. I love how their scent wraps around you and just holds you peacefully. There are so many types and varieties that it can often be overwhelming to chose just one. Roses represent so many things; a celebration or a loss, and/ or an apology or a thank you. To me ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain from love: 234 of 918
I chose you as my partner, lover, and best friend.Listen with your heart and soul to what you are about to be toldI love you just the way you are and do not expect any more or less.You are kind hearted and brave which is clearly shown by the many people you have saved. I admire the passion you express for your job and the fa... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) National child abuse prevention month: 3 of 10
The United States has the highest rates of child abuse and neglect! There are about three million reports of child abuse and neglect a year! The officials fear that numbers are much higher in child abuse and neglect cases because many cases are not even reported to the authorities. Child maltreatment is a large problem here i... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Rape: 22 of 68
LabelsI am not a clientI am not a patientI am not a service userI am not a rape victimI am not a battered womanI am MichelleI have asked for helpI have accessed servicesI was rapedI was batteredBut I am still MichelleMy assault is not who I amIt is a part of who I amMy name is MichelleI needed someone to talk toI needed some ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Where to get books, DVDs, and other stuff for free: 2 of 6
I am an AmeriCorps member which is much like the PeaceCorp but you stay within the United States. It is a great program but you are asked to take a vow of poverty and live on about 10,000 dollars a year which is not simple. I have learned to be very resourceful and creative in order survive'.One website that I go to daily is... More..