Hello all, I am a heliumite to the core after two years writing here. In my other life, I am a mother of three, grandmother of three and wife of one wonderful husband. I have a Masters of Education from Ohio State U at Lima and an Ohio license to teach 1st - 8th grade. Right now I do not teach in the school system. I do teach some wonderful middle schoolers in Sunday School at my church, though.

I am also an artist that has illustrated a children's book seeking to be published. I've written two books for my grandchildren I hope to have published some day as well. I also edit/ghost write and love anything to do with English in general and writing specifically.

As a steward of the US Elections sub-channel, I get my fill of politics, but I enjoy the debate very much. It is only when the debate is closed that I have problems. Open dialogue is what makes the US great.

I love to share my writing with those who enjoy it, while staying true to my convictions and maintaining my integrity. I also love hearing from fans and critics, so feel free send me a note. I also facebook, twitter and have a linkedin.com profile, as well as a personal beta zone here at helium (link right).

I love my God, my country, my church, and my family and friends. I also love to write! Happy reading!

My passion is ...

teaching, writing, drawing, paper art, sewing and more

I know too much about ...

nothing - there is always more to learn

My parents always told me ...

keep the Lord first in your life

My childhood ambition ...

become a mom with 14 kids!

My favorite memory ...

When my "Stinker Bear" at 6 months old laid his head down on my chest with his arms out to hug me and sighed like he was in seventh heaven. What's better than that?

Why I write ...

I can express myself better in writing than in speach.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

The Bible/American Idol/Chris Rice

My first job ...

day care worker - not one I want to repeat.

My best moment ...

is when I am where God wants me to be

My inspiration ...

Jesus Christ, my husband, my children and my grandbabies

Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) How low self esteem can damage your relationships

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Low self-esteem, even though it seems over-used today, can damage your relationships, your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others. Recognizing how our low self-esteem permeates our relationships and, in turn, causes even lower self-esteem can help us begin to work on changing this downward spiral.
First, we need to know that low self-esteem means not valuing yourself as you should. A person with low self-esteem fears putting him or her self out there, because they fear rejection. Unfortunately, when a person fears rejection, he or she will often bring it on, not beca...

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