When someone you love decides to end their own life your emotions can be strewn from pillar to post. From sadness and anger, to guilt and grief. We search for answers to why they chose to end their lives and…
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For animal lovers, pets bring us such a wonderful sense of joy and comfort. But in the back of our minds, we know down deep that one day, we will have to face the heartbreak of losing this beloved creature….
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Although inevitable, death is something that none is completely prepared for. Hope dies last, and even when you know that you are about to lose a loved one soon, you have to see it with your own eyes to completely…
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You have just endured the loss of a loved one, where do you go from here. Everywhere you look something reminds you of them. Little snippets that draw your eye and find you getting misty eyed at the thought of…
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Being able to express tough love, whenever needed. There are times when being the best friend in your child’s life , will prove how great of a mom you are. It’s not a contest you try to win. Skills that…
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Have you ever lost someone you were close to? A mother or father or grandparent? At some point in our lives we will all have to face the loss of someone we are exceptionally close to and it is going…
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Without a doubt, the cremated remains of a loved one must be disposed of in a manner consistent with the wish and/or the request of the deceased. More ofter than not,such requests are included within the “Last Will and Testament.”…
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Self-injury is a hurting state to be in, and when someone you care about is or you suspect they may be injuring themselves, it can hurt you too. When someone you love reveals that they’ve recently cut into their arm…
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Cremation is becoming an increasingly popular method of handling the remains of a deceased loved one. Not only is cremation a more economic choice, it also affords more options for funeral and memorial services as well as interment, more commonly…
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It isn’t as if taking self-defense classes are a poor decision. There are definitely bad people in the world today and unfortunately people get attacked every day. Rather than simply accepting an attack, some people choose to fight back and…
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Self-injury is a very real issue today, especially among teens and young adults. When I found out that my daughter was cutting herself, I was shocked and devastated. My heart felt like it would break, as I tried to understand…
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Since the decision to cremate has probably been made by the deceased, most families will also follow the wishes of the person as to disposal of the remains. However, there are other cosiderations to be made for those left behind….
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The cremation process often occurs days after the funeral for your loved one. Determining a proper burial or resting place for the remains should honor the person who passed. Although some urns are masterfully crafted to adorn your fireplace, families…
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Life doesn’t always come up roses and lemons don’t always make a nice, refreshing lemonade. This world is chock full of pain, from the couple who face the end of a relationship to a parent facing the end of a…
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This world is full of suffering, some of it occurring as a result of our own actions and some of it as a result of things that we have no control over. These sufferings that we have no control over…
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Many times stopping a stalker begins with being able to say no at the first sign of them being persistent or annoying – and mean it. Many stalkers take advantage of most people’s habit of being ‘nice’ to everyone and…
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Being a victim of rape is a horrific reality for many people, and deserve support and understanding while recovering from such a traumatic experience. This is not a topic even worth debating because rape is rape, regardless of the situation,…
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Are some victims of rape irresponsible? I guess I don’t understand why people don’t see this. I admit I am not an expert in this, but neither am I blind. My opinion is based upon what I have seen. I…
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It’s quite funny that this debate came up. I was discussing this very issue with some friends and emotions were running high. Before I really dig my teeth into this, I’d like to make something clear. Rape is for me…
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There is nothing certain in this world but death and taxes, it is true, but there are ways that you can protect yourself from being a rape victim. The following ten rules are ones that everyone should follow to avoid…
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Suicide is a relevant topic in today’s world, and it certainly can not be avoided. Although many people try to avoid an awkward conversation over a human slitting his throat or shooting himself with a pistol in the head, it…
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