Author Archive: Mona Gallagher
Mona Gallagher
July 13, 2014
Marriage and Divorce
Ask ten married women why they had an affair and you would probably get ten different answers. There is no one, all inclusive, answer to why some married women have affairs. But we do know some of the answers to…
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Mona Gallagher
July 8, 2014
Friends and Peers
Every teen wants to fit in. Belonging is a basic desire of all human beings, from infancy and all throughout life. To be set apart from the crowd is lonely and heartbreaking especially in the teen years when personal identity…
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Mona Gallagher
June 28, 2014
Clothes
Business casual is tailored to the position that a woman holds within a company. Sales and purchasing personnel frequently interface with clients and vendors. Even on casual Fridays, their business dress has to be presentable to company visitors. That might…
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Mona Gallagher
June 26, 2014
Family
Information about adult day care When families are faced with the problem of finding the right level of care for an elder family member, the going gets rough. It isn’t an easy or pleasant task, and the mention of nursing…
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Mona Gallagher
June 25, 2014
Family
My parents died in their mid-sixties. They didn’t have the opportunity to tell me what they truly wanted. Now that I’ve reached my early sixties, I can give you my perspective and tell you how to find what your own…
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Mona Gallagher
June 24, 2014
Family
I had to smile at the irony as I started to think about the topic of talking to aging parents about their “future”. How many options do aging parents have that deal with their future? The future for aging parents…
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Mona Gallagher
June 23, 2014
Hair
Genetics and age play a major role in hair loss for both women and men. It may surprise many to know that some women like the bald look. I would prefer to keep my hair as long as possible. Women…
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Mona Gallagher
June 22, 2014
Hair
In1920, WWI was one year behind the U.S. and prohibition was declared by the 18 Th amendment of the US Constitution. A few short years before that, Orville and Wilber Wright had flown the first plane, the railroad was at…
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Mona Gallagher
May 23, 2014
Skin and Body
Wouldn’t it be great to finally find that fountain of youth we’re all heard about? We may not be able to find the fountain, but there are specific things we can do to fight aging and wrinkles. Does it cost…
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Mona Gallagher
May 15, 2014
Friends and Peers
As young people become adolescents, they learn a new language called non-verbal communication. Of course it’s not really new. We’ve all seen pleasure on our parent’s face, when we’ve done something to please them. Similarly, we’ve read their expressions when…
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Mona Gallagher
May 3, 2014
Family
Buying property with relatives may be advantageous and even advisable in certain situations but the dangers of serious splits are present in every contract. The most common occurrence of joint purchase is that of a husband and wife when they…
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Mona Gallagher
April 21, 2014
Crisis Support
Most people think of home as a safe place, a haven that protects from the elements, and a place where families meet their challenges with reason. Conflict is a natural part of human interaction and this is certainly true within…
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Mona Gallagher
April 15, 2014
Dating
Is jealousy a normal part of being in love or is it more than a transitory feeling that comes with wanting exclusive attention of a loved one? Families, marriages, and friendships are torn apart when jealous feelings and harsh expressions…
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Mona Gallagher
March 15, 2014
Family
Demographics in the US are shifting to the older population and while many are still vital members of the workforce, over the next ten to twenty years the numbers will grow along with the need for elder care could increase…
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Mona Gallagher
March 1, 2014
Crisis Support
Grief is a natural response to loss and is a universal reaction in all cultures. Expression and duration of the grief process differs from one culture to another, but grieving is necessary to move through the experience and begin recovery….
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Mona Gallagher
February 20, 2014
Dating
Whether you’re fourteen or seventy-four, one thing is needed to get over a relationship. The one thing needed is acceptance, in both your heart and mind. It’s only at this point; that you can begin the process of getting over…
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Mona Gallagher
February 3, 2014
Family
Abuse is a major concern on many levels of our society and certainly with the elderly population, but it’s a difficult subject to bring to the forefront with education and resolution, so a great number of people ignore it until…
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Mona Gallagher
January 20, 2014
Family
It seems like only yesterday our parents told us to eat our vegetables or we wouldn’t grow up to be strong and healthy. We eventually ate them, but many of us held out as long as we could. Today the…
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Mona Gallagher
December 19, 2013
Friends and Peers
A number of work and social issues exist in the workplace today and working through difficult issues is a reality of life that must be met head on. The person who would “handle” negative a co-worker must have a clear…
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Mona Gallagher
December 10, 2013
Family
They look like an average family. They can be wealthy, famous, infamous, or poor and inconspicuous. Their lawns may be perfectly manicured, and the house neat and tidy, but these families are battling dysfunctional behavior because of the way they…
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Mona Gallagher
December 7, 2013
Family
Abuse is a major concern on many levels of our society and certainly with the elderly population, but it’s a difficult subject to bring to the forefront with education and resolution, so a great number of people ignore it until…
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Mona Gallagher
December 7, 2013
Family
The Internet hit mainstream America in 1996 and millions of people suddenly had immediate access to information that enhanced their choices in life. People, young and old, began to search for needed resources within the comfort of their homes. At…
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Mona Gallagher
December 7, 2013
Family
As we move into the twenty first century, the huge shift in numbers of the older population tells us more aging people will need care for physical ailments, limited mobility, or other problems associated with aging and diminished physical and mental…
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Mona Gallagher
November 19, 2013
Dating
What are date rape drugs and how do they get into the drinks of teens? Underage teens usually get these drugs from classmates or peers, either willingly or unsuspectingly at parties or social gatherings. “Kitchen chemists” make one powerful date…
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Mona Gallagher
September 13, 2013
Friends and Peers
Depression is far more pervasive in the American workforce than many of us realize. It is more easily recognized today and is treatable with the right help. However, when judging someone’s behavior in the workplace, discretion is advisable. Classic symptoms…
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Mona Gallagher
September 11, 2013
Friends and Peers
One incident of bullying occurs every seven minutes, says a study done by Craig and Peplers. Being targeted by bullies, in schools, is a problem that has existed for decades. But how can you resist it without becoming a greater…
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Mona Gallagher
September 8, 2013
Family
Retirement is right around the corner for a number of baby boomers all over the globe. Some will retire within a welfare state with benefits and plenty of entitlements. However, in the US and in the uncertain economy many will…
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Mona Gallagher
August 14, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
In turbulent times, it’s possible for friends to lose perspective. Feelings of doubt and uncertainty can rise up in the most inconvenient times and they might be followed with intense sadness and a sense of loss. This is particularly true…
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