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Forget happiness; find joy and share it!
In all spectrums of life, people encounter days of good and of bad. Each day results from the decisions of a person's life choices, whether they can be consequences that the person has to deal with for the rest of his/her...
Verbal judo, the art of roasting!
Also known as "verbal aikido". It's not exactly a sport. It's often applied in formal or informal debates or arguments whether you're in the court room, family table, school or etc. We've all been taught at one point that...
What makes a good friend
I have many friends but none that really match the kind of friends that make up a true friend. Not that any friend is perfect but those that match a number of the points here, make up a good friend to have. 1. Friends...
Why I'm Happy My Grandfather Might Have Cancer.
*Fair warning. This deals with difficult topics like death and cancer.* Earlier today, my mother called me and informed me that my dad's father, who has battled with cancer in the past and beat it, recently went to the...
Words using each of the 26 alphabets with cool sayings
India honor of my 26th MyTake, I'm going to list a popular thing that start with each letter of the alphabet and discuss it. A (apple) An apple a day keeps the doctors away. This is often meaning apples are good for...
Siblings.. dont face alone. My story.
We get excited when. We have a new sibling. Weather it is a brother and or a sister . We think " we will be the best for them .we will teach what right . We won't let them get hurt . " and much more . So why dont we stick...
What if I told you that deep down, all men really want is to be told they are loved and valued?
Growing up to say my family was dysfunctional would be an understatement, my parents are diametric opposites to each other and after a while it was clear the only reason they stayed together was for the sake of me and my...
People that have "everything"but don't appreciate it
This is just a rant here about my 'cousin', raised by her grandmother and her husband. She gets what she wants, including from an aunt of ours that favors her (which is fine but she goes overboard expressing her...
Masks, Trust and Bonds: How I've Made Every Close Friendship I've Ever Had
When I'm talking about masks and seeing behind them (or removing them). What I mean is the moment you show or reveal who you really truly are, to another person. In my own experience, removing masks is the key to being...
When My Time Comes
The reason I am writing this MyTake is because I find my mental health deteriorating. At the time of writing this, almost ALL of my family have passed on. I find myself alone and fighting demons from my past. Physically,...
Parents who hit their kids for punishment
Dear parents, Coming from a really annoying and challenging child, I am grateful that you punished me physically when I was younger. It taught me that actions have consequences. Although I initially struggled with the...
Real Life Lessons I learned from childhood Fairy Tales!
How old were you when you first remember a fairy tale that was read to you? Did the fable make any long lasting impression on you? Were you fascinated by it? ...did it bring pleasant dreams and memories? ...or did "The...
Is It Okay For My Kids To See Me Naked?
The Simple Answer To children, particularly before puberty, bodies just have parts and functions. They won't exhibit any inhibition or embarrassment unless it comes from messaging they pick up on from the adults in the...
A second look at the role mothers play in developing mentally unstable men.
We've all probably heard of 'Joker' and I've got to be honest I think the movie is pretty great. Here's why, it perfectly addresses the growing disturbing lives of men of younger generations, and the twisted parenting of...
My Struggles Managing Interpersonal Relationships as a Survivor of Child Abuse
This was initially intended to be a question entitled "How do you tell someone something that you've been hiding for a long time?" But it got to the point where I could no longer decrease the characters without cutting...
I’m done, and I'm sorry.
. You taught me that what I want isn’t important. That what everyone else wants should always be first. I feel selfish for caring about my own mental health when there are dozens of people that I could try to help. You...
It's Okay To Live At Home In Your 20s.
Introduction: I am writing this myTake after a brief conversation I had with my girlfriend last night. I am 28 years old, and I will be 29 in a few days. I recently moved out of my parents' house and got my own place....
The excitement over the forthcoming 400th anniversary of the first Thanksgiving and what the F parts I like are
This upcoming Thanksgiving will be the 401st all-time Thanksgiving. The 400th anniversary of the 1st Thanksgiving in 1619 and here is a website to celebrate it and will discuss the F parts I like about Thanksgiving:...
Meeting With My Best Friend After 3 Months Of Not Seeing Her!
Well I went to hers towards the end of summer (sometime in August) and the last two weeks of summer we both spent prepping for college and my summer was shorter than hers by a week because my college started first. I went...
How I Did Prom😂😂
I posted a question on here about my prom dress, and on Monday in one of my college classes I heard a few girls discussing their prom. Now I didn't join in the discussion I was just listening in because they were so damn...
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