I didn’t ask to be born into this world of selfless neglect and greed and I’m not going to start feeling sorry for myself now. The pain I endured as a child had a bearing on my life as an…
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Asking how to cope with the loss of a young baby is like asking how to cope with the loss of your heart. Life is forever different. You are forever different. If you have a particular religion you question your…
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Some victims of rape could be deemed irresponsible in a sense. But no victim is accountable for someone else’s actions. The only manner in which a victim should be classified irresponsible is, if she/he fails to report the incident. Rape…
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Expressing sympathy is difficult because grief is so personal. No one knows the workings of the heart. This makes it hard to know what to say about the loss someone else experiences. The following poem is always well received. I…
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Rape is a heinous crime. It is a despicable violation that uses power to destroy its victim. It is the vicious act of taking away freewill, and often times it leaves a wound that may never heal. As long as…
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Many people think that children do not understand death, that the concept of no longer being alive is lost on them. But the truth is, children understand a lot more than people think they do, they are a lot smarter…
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Although many find death to be tragic and extremely painful, it really is, in reality, the opposite end of the living continuum. Just as birth begins life, death ends it and ushers one on to what lies on the other…
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The answer to the title question, “Can you prevent yourself from being a rape victim?” is “no”, simply because of a single word. “Prevent”. You can certainly reduce your risk of being raped, but to say that you can prevent…
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So you like playing the martyr? It’s not at all uncommon really. Most people have become so inexplicably tied to at least one other person in their lives, that they find themselves undermining their own well being for the sake…
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Being the stepparent of a child who lives with you full-time, but has visits with their non-custodial parent has its ups and its downs. The upside is that you get to be a big part of your stepchild’s life. The…
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The mode in which the dead are disposed off has its roots in the religion of the dead person. That is what determines whether a person (after his death) is cremated or buried. Beyond the religious perspective, I guess it…
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One of the most difficult places to find the right words to say would have to be funeral homes. Either at the funeral itself or at the funeral visitation. Our words may not be able to take away the pain…
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Sexual harassment is a pervasive pandemic that is affecting our society, from adults working in offices to students in colleges and even to children in high schools. The issue of harassment is a serious matter that has eaten deep into…
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Why choose cremation over burial? The reasons for choosing to cremate human remains over burial may vary, but the most popular reasons are money, space, and tradition. Cremation is much less expensive than burial. Many families are left to find…
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Stalking is a crime and can cause their victims irreparable damage. Some victims need counseling for many years. Their sense of security is sadly changed forever as well as the beginning of major trust issues. Stalking can become “baggage” that…
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There is always a story behind why someone is homeless. Anyone who believes that homeless people are there because they merit it should think very carefully about that response to homelessness as it could happen to anyone. When it happens…
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Approximately 14% of Americans are living near or below the poverty line, which is set at $23,050 for a family of four in 2012, or $11,170 for an individual under the age of 65.  In many locations people can scarcely…
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Domestic violence is a very touchy subject in the hearts and minds of many people. There are many forms of abuse and unfortunately it happens more than the public is aware of, in fact, it could be happening to someone…
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The loss of a loved one is part of the course of your life.  You all will need to learn to live with that grief when the time comes, although adjusting back into daily life with feelings of grief can be…
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Are you a caregiver? Do you look out for your elderly parents, special needs kids, or have pets? No matter who you are taking care of there will be emergencies and you need to be prepared. However when there are…
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Losing a loved one can be difficult. The grieving process takes time, and no two people grieve in the same way. Dealing with your wife’s outbursts of emotions or depression can be frustrating. However, she is very vulnerable at this…
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Funerals are very emotional events. The death of a loved one produces many powerful reactions in those who are left behind. A funeral is a way for the living to remember the dead and is part of working through the…
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