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I am a published writer who suffers from depression and MS

Dealing with Domestic Abuse? Here is Some Help

When I was a little girl my mother told me a horrifying story of how she was abused by her first husband. He was an alcoholic and would use all their money for booze. As a result there was very little food in the house to eat. She showed me a picture of herself then and she weighed well under a hundred pounds. She describes herself as a walking... Read moreChevron
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Why Women Stay

I am a survivor of domestic abuse. Over the many years since I left my abuser, I have been asked "why do women stay in an abusive relationship?" There is no simple answer and certainly I would not be able to answer for all women but here are my thoughts.Physical abuse rarely starts right away. Often, there is a highly-charged romantic beginning to... Read moreChevron
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Myths about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

There are many myths and misconceptions about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The following are some common myths and the realities:   You are safe from getting or giving STDs if you only have oral sex. STDs can be contracted from skin-to-skin, genital-to-genital and oral-to-genital contact. There are a number of STDs that can be... Read moreChevron
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Can I Have Sex When I Am Pregnant? Questions and Answers

Is it Safe to Have Sex When You are Pregnant?   Many women worry that having sex, especially early in the pregnancy, can cause harm to their growing baby or cause a miscarriage. During a normal pregnancy, there is no harm in having sex. Miscarriages are generally caused by a chromosomal abnormality and having sex doesn't cause or increase... Read moreChevron
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Merely Me

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I am a published writer who suffers from depression and MS

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Know the Early Warning Signs

Although ovarian cancer has sometimes been described as a silent killer we now know that there are some early warning signs. The earlier this type of cancer is detected the better chance a patient has for survival. Although awareness of symptoms is vital the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition reports that only 19% of ovarian cancer is found in the... Read moreChevron
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