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03/15/2018
I Am The One My Son Leans On ...My son came in and asked for a snack. I offered him a cutie and a few leftover slices of homemade French toast sticks and told him that's all he could have since dinner would be ready in 30 minutes. Hearing this sent him into an utter melt-down... More >>

Tags: EducationFriendshipsRelationshipsSAHM stay-at-home momSchool
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01/26/2018
Friends, Food And Sleep ...I lost my husband too, and I remember the sheer agony during those early days, and what a difference my best friend made in my life at that time... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceFriendshipsMarriageMental HealthRelationshipsTips
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01/03/2018
What to Do When Someone Keeps Letting You Down We have all had people let us down. Whether it's a spouse, parent, sibling, friend, or child, it can leave you feeling angry, disappointed, and resentful. Here's what to do if someone keeps letting you down... More >>

Tags: BehaviorCharacter-Courage-ConscienceFriendshipsHealthMental HealthRelationshipsStressTen Stupid Things Men Do to Mess Up Their LivesTen Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their LivesTips
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12/06/2017
I Am The One My Son Leans On ... [M]y son came in and asked for a snack. I offered him a cutie and a few leftover slices of homemade French toast sticks and told him that's all he could have since dinner would be ready in 30 minutes. Hearing this sent him into an utter melt-down... More >>

Tags: EducationFriendshipsRelationshipsSAHM stay-at-home momSchool
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11/20/2017
Why I Quit Facebook ...I am a young mom (28 with 4 kids, started when I was 19) and I was finding seeing pictures constantly of all the outings my old group of friends were having without me was making me depressed and resenting the life that I CHOSE! More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - FamilyFriendshipFriendshipsMarriageMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodRelationshipsRelatives
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10/30/2017
5 Things You Should Stop Expecting from Others There are some basic things you should expect in any relationship, such as honesty and compassion. But counting on people to fill a void (such as one left by a parent) will only lead to a lot of unnecessary suffering. Here are 5 things you should stop expecting from others... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBad Childhood-Good LifeCharacter-Courage-ConscienceFriendshipsMental HealthRelationshipsTipsValues
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10/16/2017
6 Signs It's Time to Let Go of a Friend Letting go of a friend isn't always an easy decision, but it can be a very healthy one. Not every friendship is meant to last forever. Here are 6 signs that enough is enough... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceFriendshipsRelationshipsTipsValues
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09/12/2017
The Difference Between Forgiveness and Letting Go There's a lot of confusion regarding forgiveness and letting go. Someone only deserves forgiveness if he/she has demonstrated the 4 R's... More >>

Tags: AbuseAttitudeFriendshipsPersonal ResponsibilityRelationshipsRelativesSurviving a Shark Attack (on Land)TipsValues
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08/30/2017
We Started Out As Friends ...As the months went by and we spent more and more time together, our friendship went to being engaged and then married... More >>

Tags: Choose Wisely-Treat KindlyDatingFriendshipsMarriageRelationshipsWomen's Point of View
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08/08/2017
5 Things You Should Stop Expecting from Others There are some basic things you should expect in any relationship, such as honesty and compassion. But counting on people to fill a void (such as one left by a parent) will only lead to a lot of unnecessary suffering. Here are 5 things you should stop expecting from others... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBad Childhood-Good LifeCharacter-Courage-ConscienceFriendshipsMental HealthRelationshipsTipsValues
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