The fact that there is a need for a “hate crime” classification is both heartbreaking and maddening. It is impossible for any compassionate, loving person to comprehend the fact that anyone could exist with the level of hate in his/her…
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September 30, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Contrary to what the media and the cosmetics industry would have us believe, we are so much more than our appearance. It is impossible to watch television, surf the Internet, or thumb through a magazine without being bombarded with reminders…
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Learn to take responsibility for your own behavior. I am growing increasingly tired of people blaming others for their problems. It makes no sense to me that they cannot simply face the consequences of their own behavior without having to…
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It sounds so simple, a word with just two letters, one tiny syllable, but it is one of the most difficult words we will ever learn to say with conviction. Think about how many times you have wanted to say…
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Relationships are difficult enough for the two main parties. Combining two sets of values, outlooks, lifestyles, and interests is tough enough. When the families of the parties are added to the mix, it can be disastrous. The good news is…
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One of the most painful things we have to endure in life is the loss of a loved one, and sadly, many people are uncomfortable talking about it. They feel that grief is personal and should be experienced alone. They…
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November 25, 2014 Friends and Peers
The essence of friendship. If “friend” had to be defined in only one word, that word would have to be “gift.” Friends are everything from our partners in crime to our safe place in a cold and frightening world. They…
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November 7, 2014 Crisis Support
Things to avoid saying or doing as you help others handle grief. Unless someone has experienced loss like what the grieving person is going through, it is really difficult to know what to say or do. Because of our friends’…
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