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My name is Samantha Olson, but everyone calls me Sam. I am a student at Winona State University located in Minnesota. I am originally from the Twin Cities and have decided not to go back.

I love to snowboard, play sports, lounge around, and shop! I am a average

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Relationships & Family > Communication (Other) Sharing personal experiences that may benefit others: 6 of 39
Don't live in the past, nor in the future, but in the present. That quote was given to me by one of my treatment counselors when I was struggling to stay strong. I had a methamphetamine addiction and used that drug everyday for three years. During that time and struggle I repeated that quote and started to follow it. Not jus... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Abuse and its effects on self esteem: 24 of 147
Self-esteem is a wonderful thing to have when it is a positive one and abuse is one of the main reasons that people get low self-esteem. There are three main kinds of abuse: Verbal/emotional, physical, and sexual. All forms of abuse can really do a number on people and the way they think and view themselves. I have gone to m... More..
Health & Fitness > Addiction The nature of addiction and the search for treatment: 1 of 5
The nature of addiction to me is an attitude. Every clear sober headed person has morals or at least they should. A person with an addiction inside them at one time did have morals but addiction gets rid of your morals and replaces them with the desire for more and the willingness to do anything to get it. Being a person who... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Living with cancer as a family: 13 of 25
In my family there are a total of eight children. The oldest of all of us is Garret. He has been battling testicular and lung cancer for the past three years. He slipped into a deep depression pulling away from his entire family. I being the second oldest out of the kids took on much responsibility. My brother, sister in-law... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Skepticism and faith: A conflict: 2 of 3
The definition of faith: Is a confident belief in the truth, a value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing. A Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. The Definition of skepticism: A doubting or questioning attitude or state of mind; dubiety. Having doubt or disbelief of religious tenet. Yes... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse & Addiction (Other) Do you smoke or have you ever smoked marijuana?: 44 of 59
I smoked marijuana quite a few times and never enjoyed it. It made me paranoid; every time my phone rang I would start to panic. It made me lazy; I would sit in one position for hours and just eat. Needless to say, I never got into smoking marijuana unless my friends were and then I just never did. To me it was a drug that w... More..
Relationships & Family > Acquaintances & Co-Workers Roommate troubles: What is and isn't okay to do: 12 of 16
Sometimes people get lucky and find their best friends, but for most people roommates can be a very challenging, stressful, and tense situation and by the end of the semester one of them will move out. Things that are okay to do if there are problems within the room is have a complete honest and rational conversation. Create... More..
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Concepts Reflections: Does it have to be new age or organized religion?: 4 of 5
My brother being very much involved in the catholic church and beliefs believes that I have sinned because I have tattoos and piercings. He told me that I mutilated God's creation. He is not very understanding of new ways, to him the catholic way is the right, and the only right way. My response to this belief and attitude: ... More..
Sciences > Psychology Loneliness: The struggle with feeling isolated: 27 of 33
College. Drinking, partying, struggling to get to class and then hauling off to work. So many people and so many places to go that I never had the chance to be alone or have the time to feel isolated. Everyday of the week was a party! Fun day Monday, twisted Tuesdays, wasted Wednesdays, thirsty Thursdays, TGI Fridays, swervi... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Understanding generations: 6 of 7
I, being a young adult in today's world have been treated as just another delinquent, irresponsible, disrespectful teen by the elders. The elders are looked at as slow, cranky, less intelligent pains who should not be driving. Each generation brings new ideas, designs, attitudes, and something exciting. Imagine if nothing ch... More..