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01/09/2018
I Refuse To Compromise My Values I was born to a teenage mother who did the right thing at nineteen years old and married my biological father, becoming a stay-at-home mom and thus creating as stable and happy a home life for me as she possibly could... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Dating, Parenting, Values, Women's Point of View
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01/09/2018
Admitting Reality Unfortunately, I have made several decisions I've regretted, but the biggest is not admitting to myself, let alone the world, that I was gay until I was 34. More >>

Tags: Personal Responsibility, Response to a Comment, Values
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01/09/2018
Fighting Addiction ...My husband served in the Army and while in Viet Nam he became addicted to heroin. He was a door-gunner on a helicopter. Anyway, the camp's drug dealer was my husband's bunk mate. More >>

Tags: Addiction, Drug Addiction, Health, Personal Responsibility, Social Issues
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01/09/2018
6 Tips to Help You Achieve Your Goals Faster Nothing feels better than achieving your goals. However, there may come a time when you get overwhelmed or realize that you have lost your motivation. Here are 6 tips to help you achieve your goals faster... More >>

Tags: Personal Responsibility, Stop Whining, Start Living, Tips, Values
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01/08/2018
A Moment I Will Always Cherish ...Last week, my son and I and his son (our only grandson) were taking some 'guy time' and went to our cabin for a day - it's a two-hour drive. My son talked to me about the advice I had given him as a young man 20 years ago that I wanted to share with you now... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Men's Point of View, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Teens, Values
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01/08/2018
Focusing on my Boy I remember having to do a report in school about what we wanted to be when we grew up. I always knew I wanted to be a wife and mom. But I never thought it was the 'right' answer. So I would make up something. More >>

Tags: Dating, Family/Relationships - Children, Parenting, Relationships, Response to a Comment
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01/08/2018
Quote for Your Refrigerator Thought you could use this quote as you see fit. It has helped me in the five years it has been tacked on my refrigerator - right at eye level! More >>

Tags: Doing the Right Thing, Morals, Ethics, Values, Values
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01/08/2018
6 Relationship Red Flags Relationship red flags are usually obvious, but many women ignore them because they want to avoid the pain of a broken heart. Here is my list of red flags that if you see, you should immediately jump ship... More >>

Tags: Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Dating, Relationships, Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives, Tips, Values
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01/07/2018
Why Raising Upstanders Gets an A+ Schools are where children gain knowledge but it's also the place where they create connection and develop as social beings. Hopefully, it's a place where they feel they belong... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Tips, Values
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01/07/2018
What My Teddy Bear Meant to Me as a Kid I was raised to believe a woman's value was based on her education, work achievements, and what she contributed to the world. While acting on these beliefs, I always felt like there was something more... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Feminism, Parenting, Purpose, SAHM stay-at-home mom, Social Issues, Values
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