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Abuse
There are many forms of abuse and I think I have witnessed quite a few. I have helped my niece overcome abuse and eventually her self abuse, have seen first hand the many different types of child abuse, spousal abuse and elderly abuse and the lack of compassion and understanding of many that have never experienced abuse. It takes a lot of courage to stand up to one's abuser and a lot more courage to stand alone. Sometimes complete strangers are the best sounding boards when trying to break the circle of abuse and pain. Hoping to help out in anyway I can. |

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Addiction
I think there are many forms of addictions. Some are addicted to work, many to some form of drug, love is also an addiction. Still I feel that there is always a reason behind each addiction and regardless of what they might be I'd like to be able to share what I do know. |

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Beginners & Newbies
I have been on the net since 1994, have created and maintained several websites, I own several email groups in which many of the members require help getting around the internet or need answers to questions regardin their computers, how to design web pages, site promotions, how to use the search engines, etc. . . |

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Bereavement
I have dealt with my father dying of cancer and providing comfort for my family members who were having a really hard time dealing with it. Bereavement is a natural process and it isn't always related to dying and I also know that each person goes through it differently. |

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Christianity
I believe that everyone has their own views about Christianity and that in every religion there is good and bad. However, I do believe that one's relationship with God is very helpful in how you view life and others. |

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Crafts
I have made and designed wearable arts, designed my own magnets, made quilts, decoupaged, scrapbooking, flower arrangements for weddings and other occasions, do recycle crafts, dough crafts, jewelry, etc. . . have tried my hand at almost each type of crafts. I own the COL Groups consisiting of 3 email crafting list and have sold my crafts at craft shows. I am a web designer who helps my members get their handcrafted items sold on the net by providing them complete ecommerce shops for a commission. Visit my craft groups homepage http://craftsonline.net |

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Cyberculture & Online Etiquette
I am the owner of COL Groups that consist of several email communities. It is very important for a group owner to create specific rules of etiquette for members to follow. I have learned how to handle flamings and rude comments. Have owned and managed groups since 1994. |

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Death & Dying
I took care of my Dad as he fought a valiant fight with cancer and being a patient with Systemic Lupus death and dying is something that can occur at anytime. Each person deals with death & dying in many different ways, I hope I will be able to help in this forum. |

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E-Business and E-Commerce
I am a web designer specializing in Ecommerce and EBusiness. I own the COL Groups that comprise of several email communities in which I help my members get their home businesses on-line. |

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Emotional Wellbeing
I believe that it is crucial to have a well balanced emotional well being in order to be happy with oneself. I also believe that there is always a reason for any type of emotional upheaval and discovering the cause of an emotional problem is the goal to preventing another one. |

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Home Based Business
I have managed several home business ventures. I have also created an E-Book that helps anyone start a business on a shoe string by providing everything that is needed to get started. It includes accounting programs, inventory contacts that will allow you to have a stockless inventory. Website design tool and promotion tools.
I currently help members of my crafting group get their handmade products sold on the internet by providing them with a complete ecommerce website. I know that value of great customer service, advertising, sales approaches and product packaging. |

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Married Couples
I have been married for almost 19 years as of this writing. As in most marriages we have gone through many changes as well as dealt with many problems. However, I do believe that it takes a lot of compromise, patience, understanding, devotion, loyalty and love to persevere. I hope that I will be able to help share my bit of knowledge in this forum. |

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Medical Conditions & Symptoms
Since being diagnosed with SLE over 10 years ago, I have become an expert in the many different diseases that SLE can create. I also took care of my Dad when he was diagnosed with Cancer. My family members have been stricken with various different diseases and I like to make sure I know what each one is all about. |

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Other Health & Fitness ...
I have an autoimmune disease called systemic lupus erythematosus in short called SLE or lupus. I've had to learn to eat properly and exercise, but prior to being diagnosed I've always been a bit of a healt freak. I don't propose to be an expert, but I might be able to help with the knowledge that I do have. |

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Other Parenting & Family ...
What makes me an expert on Family and People? Well, I have a family and I love being around people. I also know that there is always a reason behind every single action and sometimes you have to decide what is more important your family values or your own. |

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Pain Management
I have been living with systemic lupus eurythematosus since 1990 and have developed many other diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, PMS, sjogren syndrome, chronic fatigue and a slew of others. I experience different degrees of pain on a daily basis but have managed to live with it. I am an expert in pain and hope I will be able to help in this forum with my experience with dealing with it. |

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Philosophy
Don't consider myself an exper in Philosophy, but my Dad use to call me the Philospher, just by the fact that there wasn't anything that I couldn't reason or rationalize. Life is filled with many different aspects that is thought provoking and I hope to learn more and share my thoughts as well. |

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Resumes
I;ve made resumes for site controllers, assistant site controllers, staff accountants, warehouse workers, managers, clearks and recently for a member of my group who found herself without a job one day. The latter received several offers due to the cover letter and the resume that I created for her within a couple of days and eventually ended up getting the one that she wanted. I've been pretty successful with helping others create resumes that are specific to the job that they are applying for. Hopefully I can help in this forum. |

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Small Business
I have experience with promoting my own home businesses as well as my internet business. I know that promotion is the key to getting any product sold, without it regardless of how great your product it, you can't generate sales.
I am now helping others get on the internet by creating complete ecommerce websites using my knowledge of webdesign, development and marketing. I am not claiming to be an expert but there are somethings that I may know that might be of help. |

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Social Issues & Causes
I am not an expert in any issue or cause, however, I do have points of views and knowledge that I'm hoping will be helpful in this forum. |

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Spirituality
In almost every aspect of my life I try to be as spiritual as possible. Using my spiritual beliefs helps me to cope with the many stresses of day to day living and each new challenges as well as juggling with motherhood. Walking in Faith and lots of prayers keeps me centered and focused. |

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Substance Abuse
I am not an expert in substance abuse but I have wintessed the spiral fall of my oldest brother and a few of my cousins due to substance abuse. I'm hoping I might be able to help in someway in this forum. |

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Teens
I have always had children around me. Pre-teens, teenagers and young adults, though the groups of course coincides with the ages of my children and my nieces and nephews. I find it very easy to communicate with them and they have been able to discuss things with me that they aren't able to discuss with their parents. As my children get older it seems where ever we move to, there is always an abundance of kids that either hang around my front yard or sleep over. I am considered the Auntie of the neighborhood where they are able to speak and be heard as well as be guided, we barbecue and have activities and I think sometimes no matter how old you are, you always need to remember that once upon a time, you were once a teenager going through the same things that they are though a different way of life, but it helps to remember the anxieties of what it used to be like being a teenager which I think is forgotten by many adults these days. It does take a village to raise one child. It doesn't make me an expert but, it does allow the kids to know that there is an adult who will listen without beind judged. Be given advice without being forced to do them and respect them for regardless of their ages they do have feelings to. |

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Web Page Design
I have been on the internet since 1994, started my personal website in 1996 and have recently started my web design business specializing in ecommerce websites. I also create ecommerce websites for members of my COL Groups. |

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