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This month's nomination is
Getting Online Advice
by Adam Marshall
Suicide |
Author |
Date Added / Modified |
| A Collection Of Poems Dealing With The Thought Of Suicide. |
Cindy C. |
October 25, 2003 |
| Are You Suicidal? |
Sweethelp |
April 24, 2004 |
| "Death, Surely Is No Option" An Inspirational Story |
Travis Fuchs |
September 27, 2003 |
| December Seventeen, Nineteen Ninety Nine - A Tragic, Yet Common Story. |
Deepti Kumar |
June 19, 2004 |
| Do You Really Have No Reason To Live? |
paulmccartney |
March 1, 2005 |
| Exercise Is Linked To Mental Health For Teens. |
Adam Marshall |
August 3, 2004 |
| Hope. |
Mai Jamal |
April 13, 2004 |
| People Care! |
Sarah & Sam D. |
February 6, 2004 |
| Sightless: A Tribute to Carol Layman |
BittersweetSurrender |
December 2, 2005 |
| Suicide Information & Statistics. |
Emily & Kiyotie |
February 13, 2004 |
| Suicide - It Is Not The Answer! |
Cindy C. |
October 25, 2003 |
| The God File. |
Erin McCune |
May 8, 2005 |
| "Wanting to End Life?" - A Suicidal's Call For Help |
Tiffini Johnson |
September 25, 2003 |
Depression |
Author |
Date Added / Modified |
| How Feeding the Squirrels Has Helped My Depression. |
Amy Derby |
February 11, 2007 |
| How To Cope With Depression Without Professional Help. |
John Culbertson |
September 27, 2003 |
| Depression - Types, Symptoms, Treatment & Coping. |
HEAVEN, SexyMandy, Jagermeister |
January 12, 2006 |
| What can I do about my depression? |
Dolly |
March 21, 2007 |
| What Is Depression? Who Gets Depressed? What Can You Do? |
Adam Marshall |
September 26, 2003 |
| What Is Depression & What Are It's Symptoms? |
Tiffini Johnson |
September 24, 2003 |
Sex, Sexuality & Pregnancy |
Author |
Date Added / Modified |
| "A Beautiful Experience" - A Birthing Story. |
sweetcakes |
June 4, 2007 |
| "An Unbelievable Night" - A Birthing Story. |
Beautiful |
June 4, 2007 |
| Are You Pregnant? Now What? |
Ben Loeb |
September 26, 2003 |
| Are You Ready? |
Rob |
December 13, 2004 |
| Birth Control: More & Safer Choices. |
Adam Marshall |
June 2, 2007 |
| Coming Out Is A Journey. A Small Q & A. |
kneesofmybees |
November 16, 2007 |
| Common Birth Control Myths. |
xolilsk8rchicaxo |
June 5, 2007 |
| Condoms & Contraception: A Comparative Guide. |
Adam Marshall |
June 2, 2007 |
| Condoms & Contraception: Best Condoms, Condom Reviews, Condom Effectiveness. |
Skye |
June 2, 2007 |
| Condoms & Other Contraception Methods. |
Helen Watters |
November 8, 2007 |
| Do Not Be Afraid To Be Yourself. |
~*~AiM_uSeR~*~ |
November 16, 2007 |
| Facts About Sex. |
xolilsk8rchicaxo |
December 10, 2004 |
| Getting STD's Is Much Easier Than You Think |
Abbi |
April 24, 2004 |
| HIV/AIDS. |
CrazyBird |
April 24, 2004 |
| Homosexuality - A Positive Note. |
~*~AiM_uSeR~*~ |
November 16, 2007 |
| "I'm Pregnant" Breaking the News to Your Parents: Help for Pregnant Teens. |
Kristine Mason |
January 3, 2007 |
| In the Grip of Gay Panic. What is This World Coming To? |
Jaegermeister |
November 16, 2007 |
| Information On Unexpected Pregnancies |
Tiffini Johnson |
September 24, 2003 |
| Kegel Exercises - What They Are & How To Do Them. |
SessyJess |
December 10, 2004 |
| Masturbation - It's Normal To Masturbate. |
Adam Marshall |
September 25, 2003 |
| Masturbation - Sex For One. |
Adam Marshall |
September 25, 2003 |
| My Experience with a C-Section. |
Saren |
November 6, 2007 |
| Myths People Use To Get Sex & Information On Contraception (Protection). |
Adam Marshall |
September 25, 2003 |
| Pediatricians: When & How To Find One. |
LostMySanity |
November 9, 2007 |
| Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. |
Matdredalia |
May 8, 2005 |
| Pregnancy Testing Information. |
Adam Marshall |
June 6, 2007 |
| Seven Things I Wish Pro-Gay People Would Admit. |
WhOaMi |
December 13, 2007 |
| "Sex & Teens" - How Do You Imagine Your First Time? |
Ashley Wardell |
September 27, 2003 |
| Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) |
Adam Marshall |
September 25, 2003 |
| Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) & Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). |
She |
December 10, 2004 |
| Signs Of Pregnancy. |
Adam Marshall |
June 6, 2007 |
| Signs Of Pregnancy Part 2. |
Kelvin |
November 7, 2007 |
| Tampon Trouble? Get To Know Your Tampons. |
Sky |
April 10, 2005 |
| Teen Moms. |
Charis Mercer |
September 15, 2006 |
| Teen Pregnancy Help And Options. |
Kristina |
June 6, 2007 |
| The Differences Between Love & Sex. |
Dolly |
December 18, 2006 |
| The Hymen. |
Cindy C. |
December 9, 2004 |
| The Phycological Stages in Your Journey to Coming to Terms With Your Sexuality. |
~*~AiM_uSeR~*~ |
November 16, 2007 |
| The Ultimate Oral Sex Guide - Blowjobs/Giving Head/Fellatio/Hand Jobs. |
Various People |
April 24, 2004 |
| The Ultimate Oral Sex Guide - Eating Out/Cunnilingus/Fingering.
|
Various People |
April 24, 2004 |
| Things To Consider When Thinking About Having Sex. |
Dave875d |
December 12, 2004 |
| Toxic Shock Syndrome & Tampons. |
girl_about_town |
April 10, 2005 |
| Virginity: Are You Ready To Lose It? |
Hannah Curley |
March 28, 2005 |
| "Waiting for Sex" - What Does Sex Mean To You? |
Laura Jean |
September 27, 2003 |
| "Well Worth It" - A Birthing Story. |
LostMySanity |
June 4, 2007 |
| What are Obstetric Ultrasound Scans? |
LostMySanity |
November 15, 2007 |
| What Will Others Think? Does it Matter? |
Halo_n_Horns |
November 15, 2007 |
| What You Need To Know Before Your First Time Having Sex. |
Adam Marshall |
September 25, 2003 |
| When You Meet A Homosexual: 10 Tips For The Heterosexual. |
Lisa |
March 25, 2005 |
Self Harm |
Author |
Date Added / Modified |
| Cutting |
Tiffini Johnson |
September 24, 2003 |
| If You Don't Cut. |
DreamPixie |
December 13, 2007 |
| Self Injury - What It Is And How To Stop. |
PJ Ferdinandi |
October 13, 2003 |
Rape/Abuse |
Author |
Date Added / Modified |
| Emotional Abuse - What Is It? |
Cindy C. |
October 14, 2003 |
| Healing After Rape. |
Cindy C. |
October 14, 2003 |
| "I Am A Survivor Of Sexual Abuse And Rape" - A Short Tale From A Life Of Hell. |
Sissy FX (daloverlyme) |
October 15, 2003 |
| Is Society Becoming Desensitized? |
Erin McCune |
January 11, 2006 |
| Important Information Everyone Should Know About Rape & Abuse. |
Cindy C. |
May 25, 2004 |
| Men & Sexual Assault. |
Cindy C. |
October 14, 2003 |
| "Riding The School Bus" - An Inspirational Story. |
Kay |
November 7, 2003 |
| The "Date Rape" Time Lag. |
Cindy C. |
October 13, 2003 |
School & After School |
Author |
Date Added / Modified |
| Can I Go For Post-Secondary Education Q&A? |
Tiffini Johnson |
September 24, 2003 |
| Job Hunting |
Nicola Morrell |
September 27, 2003 |
| School Violence Solved By... Guns! |
Danica (Fishhead) |
May 19, 2007 |
| Study Habits & How To Study |
Tiffini Johnson |
September 24, 2003 |
Bullies |
Author |
Date Added / Modified |
| Bullies - How To Overcome Them. |
James Snow |
March 25, 2005 |
| Bullies Are All Around Us. This Is How You Can Deal With Some Of Them. |
PJ Ferdinandi |
October 1, 2003 |
| Discrimination & Prejudicial Thoughts |
Lilly |
September 26, 2003 |
| Guide To Bullies & How To Beat Them! |
Halo_n_Horns |
March 25, 2005 |
| Prejudice, Racism & Peer Pressure. A Guide On How To Cope? |
Purna Bhattacharya |
September 25, 2003 |
| What Is A Bully? |
Halo_n_Horns |
March 25, 2005 |
Relationships |
Author |
Date Added / Modified |
| After The Breakup, Should We Remain Friends? |
Tiffini Johnson |
September 24, 2003 |
| First Kiss & French Kissing! |
motoman & Crazy Bird |
December 9, 2004 |
| From 100 To 0. |
Ashleigh Wood |
July 18, 2005 |
| "My Heart is a Wheel of Swiss Cheese." - A Strive For Meaning |
Wayne L. Misner |
May 20, 2004 |
| Online Relationships - Do They Work? Are They Worth It? |
Mike Lafreniere |
September 26, 2003 |
| Relationships Need New Things Every Once In A While. |
William Peters |
February 13, 2004 |
| Religion & Relationships - How Different Are We? |
Tiffini Johnson |
September 24, 2003 |
| Ten Do's & Don'ts On A First Date. |
Lindsay |
May 19, 2007 |
| When A Relationship Fails You Get "Broken Hearts" |
Tiffini Johnson |
September 27, 2003 |
Family/Friends |
Author |
Date Added / Modified |
| A Tale Of Good Friendship - "Jake & I" |
Kimberly Bell |
September 24, 2003 |
| Being Young & Having Your Parents Going Through A Hard Divorce. |
Hannah Gruen |
March 1, 2005 |
| How To Cope When A Friend And Loved One Dies. |
Tiffini Johnson |
September 25, 2003 |
| What Is Friendship & Why Do You Need It? |
Mike Lafreniere |
September 26, 2003 |
| With All These Recalls On Pet Food, What's Healthy... What's Not? |
Dolly |
May 18, 2007 |
Smoking |
Author |
Date Added / Modified |
| It Started With Only A Couple A Day. |
B |
July 2, 2005 |
| To Smoke Or Not To Smoke? |
Hannah Curley |
March 28, 2005 |
| What Happens To You When You Pick Up That Cigarette? |
Adam Marshall |
September 25, 2003 |
Self Esteem |
Author |
Date Added / Modified |
| Are You Putting Too Many Expectations On Yourself? |
Tiffini Johnson |
September 24, 2003 |
| Emotional Baggage Is The "Stuff" Hidden In The Closets Of Your Mind. |
Wayne Misner |
March 15, 2004 |
| Feeling Low About Yourself? Here Is Something You Can Do! |
PJ Ferdinandi |
October 1, 2003 |
| Happiness In A Teen. |
Lindsay |
May 18, 2007 |
| How Am I Going To Get Over This? |
Hannah Curley |
May 8, 2005 |
| How To Overcome All Your Problems & Pain. |
Jill Cabansag |
September 27, 2003 |
| How To Overcome Shyness. |
Geoff Roberts |
September 27, 2003 |
| I Get No Respect! |
CanadaCraig |
January 18, 2005 |
| Should We Have Role Models? |
Tiffini Johnson |
September 24, 2003 |
| Steretypes. |
kneesofmybees |
November 15, 2007 |
| The Cracked Pot |
Dave_19 |
December 3, 2005 |
| You are ALL judging yourself! |
~ Kel |
November 15, 2007 |
Religion/Spirituality |
Author |
Date Added / Modified |
| My Thoughts On Religion. Are You Religious? |
David Watters |
September 27, 2003 |
| Why Are We Here? Why Do We Exist? |
Cindy C. |
October 25, 2003 |
General Health |
Author |
Date Added / Modified |
| Allergy Season Blues. |
Sarah (InnocenceLost57) |
May 18, 2007 |
| Bruising. |
Healthnotes |
May 8, 2005 |
| Bruising Easily Or Bruises That Last A Long Time. |
Healthwise |
May 8, 2005 |
| Do You Bruise Easily? |
Elwin Jamison |
May 8, 2005 |
| Fighting Acne With ProActiv. |
JesseJStealth |
May 19, 2007 |
| Of Course There Is Something Wrong With You. |
CanadaCraig |
March 16, 2005 |
| Shaving Information - Learn How To Shave. |
Helen Watters |
December 10, 2004 |
| The Danger Of Tanning Beds. |
Chris Holmes |
June 10, 2004 |
| Washing Your Vulva & Vagina: Soap Isn't A Friend. |
Louise Laws |
September 7, 2004 |
Disorders & Eating Disorders |
Author |
Date Added / Modified |
| Definitions & Explanations Of Some Disorders. |
PJ Ferdinandi |
October 12, 2003 |
| Do You Have Trichotillomania? Do You Pull Out Your Own Hair? |
Holly Swanson |
September 27, 2003 |
| "Five Pounds Less is Perfection". |
Danica Harrison |
December 9, 2004 |
| Seventeen, With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). |
Erin McCune |
August 7, 2006 |
| "Starvation" Dieting Does It Work? |
Sarah Bostaph (InnocenceLost57) |
May 19, 2007 |
| Starving To Death: Literally" - Information On Anorexia Nervosa |
Dana Romero |
September 27, 2003 |
| What is Beauty? - An Anorexic's Tale. |
Tiffini Johnson |
September 25, 2003 |
Drugs/Alcohol |
Author |
Date Added / Modified |
| Caffeine: Is it Worth the Craze? |
Sarah (InnocenceLost57) |
May 18, 2007 |
| "Growing Up" - a dedication to my younger brother when he was going through a tough time with drugs. |
Tina Koumoudouros |
May 15, 2007 |
| FAQ's About Dextromethorphan (DXM). |
Jessica April |
September 15, 2006 |
| "How Drugs Impact Your Life" - A Short Story. |
Samantha |
February 21, 2004 |
| "I Wish I Never Did That!" A Warning About Drinking. |
Samantha Eskew |
November 13, 2003 |
Miscellaneous |
Author |
Date Added / Modified |
| Bridal Flowers Arrangements. |
Tim Haynes |
November 7, 2007 |
| Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families 2007. |
LostMySanity |
November 7, 2007 |
| Conflict in Cyberspace: How to Resolve Conflict Online. |
Lena |
December 20, 2005 |
| Getting Licenses At 16 Brings Higher Risk To Drunk Driving! |
Lynne-Marie Di Norcio |
September 27, 2003 |
| Getting Online Advice. |
Adam Marshall |
September 25, 2003 |
| Is The Military Commissions Act Humane? |
Danica (Fishhead) |
May 19, 2007 |
| Lying - A Story & Why It Doesn't Work. |
Steven Bloemeke |
June 6, 2006 |
| Music, And How It Affects Life. |
Adam Marshall |
September 25, 2003 |
| The Importance Of Compromising. |
Adam Marshall |
September 25, 2003 |
| The Importance Of Volunteering |
Adam Marshall |
September 25, 2003 |
| Tolerance & Acceptance - TWO different 'things'. |
CanadaCraig |
January 31, 2005 |
| "Who Are We Talking About?" - Gossip - Why Is It Bad To Gossip? |
Tiffini Johnson |
September 25, 2003 |
| Why Should You Be Keeping A Journal? |
Laura Jean |
March 14, 2004 |
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