Personal Essays

Just a couple of cloth items that together, can hold a diesel truck fast. Or could save a mountain climber, God forbid, with their combined strength. But sadly, these items have taken a beaten and neglected since their invention.

At one time in my life, I was greatly plagued with severe anxiety and panic attacks - even to the point of not even being able to leave my own home for fear of having a panic attack in public! I'll never forget how it all started...

My experience being diagnosed with endometriosis is a rollercoaster of a ride that I have unfortunately had to live. I wanted to share my story to help anyone out there going through something similar.

I find myself either telling the cold truth about a problem (that I've seen) or being like an ostrich and well, you know what they do. Bullies are losing ground.

There's been a lot of talk over the past few years about so-called alterations to the scriptures because of the "Mandela Effect." Join me in examining what's really going on.

While texting and messaging is a convenient tool to keep in touch, it can often creates daily stress in our lives. Texting allows us more control over talking on the phone and allows us to establish communication boundaries.

If there’s one thing I never expected to witness in my life, it's an act of terror. I certainly didn’t expect to witness such an act just minutes after I crossed the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon.

Inasmuch as I have tried to NOT be considered as an Egotist, I have failed. I think. Well, when you read this piece, you be the judge.

The history of the English language along with some interesting facts, weird words, and quirky features of English.

I have survived wearing glasses, contact lenses, LASIK surgery and a cataract operation. I am forever grateful to modern science. technology and the amazing people who made this possible.

Near the top of the hill, we make a preliminary gratitude list, beginning with: The View from the Mountaintop, The Mountain Guides, The Scars, Strength: Outer and Inner, and The Supernatural.

Whether you are an animal lover or not, do you not see animals as individual as humans?

If you grew up with a passive aggressive parent, you were affected in many negative ways. You may struggle to communicate directly, express your emotions, and deal with your anger.

Almost everybody is or has been a part of a religion. Even if you aren't, you may be holding on to religious views that you are not aware of. This article is to understand religion and the destruction it has created in our society.