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Seven Stages of Ron Paul Supporter Grief

Death Race | Posted 05.17.2012

Read More: Primaries, Gq, Vote, Ron Paul, Campaign, Grief, Humor, Election, Death Race, Support, 2012 Election, Elections 2012, Ron Paul Campaign, Ron Paul 2012, Politics News
Death Race

Is the Ron Paul campaign finally over? Depends on whom you ask.

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Who's Your 'Mother?'

Pamela Sage Dodson | Posted 05.11.2012

Read More: Nurturing, Support, Love, Mother's Day, Biological Mother, Mother's Day 2012, Parents News
Pamela Sage Dodson

On this Mother's Day, if you don't have a biological mother worth celebrating, think of who has filled this nurturing role.

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Raising a Transgender Child: A Star is Born

Julie Ross | Posted 04.23.2012

Read More: Support, Adventure, Courage, Transgender, Social Transition, Children, Honesty, Work in Progress, Parenting, Keeping Perspective, Family, Parents News
Julie Ross

Eight months ago, my 9-year-old son tearfully shared with me that his whole life, he had wanted to be a girl.

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I Join Weight Watchers, Again: Entry 1

Miriam Novogrodsky | Posted 05.22.2012

Read More: Support, Weight Watchers, Self Esteem, Food Addicts, Observations, Self-Help, Weight Loss, Healthy Living News
Miriam Novogrodsky

My first Weight Watchers leader, back in the late 1980s (I was the only high school student there) was named Candy. She had "before" and "after" pictures.

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For the Interim Time...

Miriam Mason Martineau | Posted 04.03.2012

Read More: Support, Awareness, Growing Up, Feeling, Courage, Bearing, Grief, Interim Times, Waking Up, Enlightenment, Presence, Choice, Vulnerability, Personal Growth Development, Growth and Development, Personal Development, Spiritual Development, Self Growth, Personal Growth, Healthy Living News
Miriam Mason Martineau

I learn to trust that, much like the growth that takes place beneath the earth before a new shoot appears, movement and evolution may rumble below the surface before making an obvious appearance.

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Military families could use a break

Craig Newmark | Posted 03.27.2012

Read More: Support, Military, Veterans, Education News
Craig Newmark

With the wars overseas winding down, the need to help vets and military families is increasing, as attention to their needs shrinks. Vets need jobs, ...

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I Used To Feel Sorry For My Single Friends -- Until I Realized What They Have

The Rumpus | Posted 01.23.2012

Read More: Support, Friendship, Female Friendships, Power of Female Friendship, Power of Friendship, Colleagues, Women News

In 1997 I arrived in Geneva to work for a year at the headquarters of a relief organization. Feeling overwhelmed by my job and lonely in a city of ove...

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News Becomes Interactive: Turning Articles Into Open Discussions Online

Hillary St. Pierre | Posted 02.06.2012

Read More: Hillary St Pierre, Support, Linda Keenan, Suburgatory, Social Networking, Technology, Trends, Community, Media, Facebook, News, Communication, Ideas, Media News
Hillary St. Pierre

Using The Huffington Post's online format and social networking capabilities, the news can now be interactive allowing everybody involved to have their opinions heard and discussed quickly and easily.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Doesn't Want To Pay Maria Shriver Spousal Support

AP | ANTHONY McCARTNEY | Posted 09.20.2011

Read More: Arnold Schwarzenegger Maria Shriver, Arnold Schwarzenegger Maria Shriver Divorce, Support, Spousal Support, Arnold Schwarzenegger Divorce, Maria Shriver, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Divorce News

LOS ANGELES — Arnold Schwarzenegger indicated in a court filing that he does not want to pay wife Maria Shriver spousal support or attorney fees...

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Diagnosed With Breast Cancer and Feeling Depressed? Don't Isolate Yourself

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 08.20.2011

Read More: Friendship, Support, Pain, Therapy, Depression, Friends, Worthlessness, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Medication, Support Group, Fatigue, Women News
Dr. Irene S. Levine

Being treated for breast cancer can be tough to endure, both physically and emotionally QUESTION Dear Irene, I'm sorry, I hope this whole post mak...

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Banksy's New 'Bomb' Art Protests UK Big Box Chain

thisisbristol.co.uk | Posted 07.05.2011

Read More: UK, Tesco, Stokes Croft, Mild Mild West, Support, Riots, Art, Controversy, Tescho Bottle, Bristol, Street Art, Stencils, Graffiti, Petrol Bomb, Banksy, Poster, Arts News

Bristol graffiti artist Banksy has launched a fighting fund for rioters protesting against a new supermarket on Cheltenham Road – by selling a poste...

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A Touch of Hope

Nikki Stone | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Winston Churchill, New Orleans, Support, Branford Marsalis, Nikki Stone, Olympian, Hope, Heroes, The Biggest Loser, Weight Loss Tips, Athlete, Harry Connick, Diet, Motivation, Japan, Wellness, Teamwork, Natural Disaster, When Turtles Fly, Tsunami, Jazz, Aide, Inspiration, Health, Jr., Hurricane Katrina, Weight Loss, Musicians? Village, Belief, Symtrimics, Healthy Living News
Nikki Stone

I wanted to share a story today about one of those very heroes in hopes that it will ignite more supporters to champion the work still needed to be done in Japan and for future natural disasters.

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How to Feel Less Alone

Mike Robbins | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Support, Acceptance, Loneliness, Fear, Mike Robbins, Authenticity, Alone, Help, Appreciation, Faith, Gratitude, Self-Help, Self Help, Healthy Living News
Mike Robbins

I still find that in my darkest moments, I feel like there's no one who really gets me, knows what I'm going through, or even cares enough to truly have my back.  Do you ever feel like this yourself?

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Murakami Cancels GEISAI#15 In The Wake Of Earthquake

The Huffington Post | Jessica Menda | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Tohoku, Support, Takehiko Inoue, Twitter, Japan Earthquake 2011, Earthquake, Artists, Statement, Geisai, Sushio, Tokyo, Japan Earthquake, Takashi Murakami, Event, Efforts, newday_geisai, Japan, Art Festival, Geisai#15, Arts News

Following the tragic events that resulted from the earthquake on March 11, 2011 in Japan, artist Takashi Murakami issued a statement cancelling GEISAI...

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Breast feeding: Behind closed doors only?

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Support, Breast-Pumping, Breastfeeding, Parenting, Lactation, West Side, New York, Breast-Feeding, Living, New Moms, Healthy Living News
Dr. Irene S. Levine

Another skirmish in the breastfeeding wars was reported in the New York Times (Breast-Feeding Boutique in Feud with Condo Board). A condo association ...

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Go For It: The Power Of Boldness

Mike Robbins | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Support, Courage, Inspiration, Motivational Speaker, Boldness, Mike Robbins, Resilience, Authenticity, Appreciation, Becoming-Fearless, Gratitude, Self-Help, Home News
Mike Robbins

Being bold, while scary and challenging for many of us, is essential if we're going to live an authentic, successful and fulfilling life. Boldness is about stepping up and stepping out onto our "edge" in life

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Letting Go Of Worry

Mike Robbins | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Support, Stress, Feeling, Emotion, Honesty, Mike Robbins, Authenticity, Vulnerability, Appreciation, Motivation, Gratitude, Worry, Self Help, Healthy Living News
Mike Robbins

Worry is always a sign that there are some deeper feelings or issues for us to address. It's often a good reminder for us to get more real, take better care of ourselves, and pay attention.

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Another reason why cancer sucks

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Support, Friend, Women, Sickness, Relationships, Breaking Health News, Mortality, Friendship Advice, Support Groups, Illness, Breaking News, Isolation, Friendship, Health, Recurrence, Living, Cancer, Sick, Home News
Dr. Irene S. Levine

QUESTION Hi Irene, I've been struggling with this problem for years, but it's finally taking a toll on me. I've had cancer for over 18 years. I ...

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It's OK To Ask For Help

Mike Robbins | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Support, Requests, Motivational Speaker, Personal Growth, Mike Robbins, Authenticity, Vulnerability, Appreciation, Gratitude, Self Help, Asking for Help at Work, Finding Support, Asking for Help, Help, Healthy Living News
Mike Robbins

Requesting support can often make us feel vulnerable. We usually think (somewhat erroneously) that we should be able to do everything ourselves or that by admitting we need help, we are somehow being weak.

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4 New Year's Resolutions For Supporting Your Alcoholic Loved One

Carole Bennett, MA | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Support, New Year's Resolution, New Year's Resolution Addiction, Addiction Support, Recovery, Addiction and Recovery, Addiction, Alcoholic, New Year's Resolution Recovery, Recovery Support, Healthy Living News
Carole Bennett, MA

If there is a loved one in your life with a substance abuse issue, this may be a good time to reinforce or incorporate a few new resolutions regarding your involvement in their life.

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Better Living Through Chemistry

Beth Jones | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Support, Psychotherapy, Atavan, Prozac, Therapy, Medication, Divorce, Psychopharmacology, Divorce News
Beth Jones

A few weeks after my ex-husband left (and moved in with his personal trainer), I signed-on with a therapist and she promptly set me up with a psychopharmacologist.

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Using Social Media For Weight Loss

Bill Liao | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Support, Shame, Social, Twitter, Will Power, Community, Fat, Weight Loss, Help, Diet, Obesity, Home News
Bill Liao

Even though I felt fine physically, I intellectually and emotionally knew I was fat. The stigma of that made me desperately want to hide it.

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What Provokes Even the Mildest of Towns?

Yael Cohen | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Support, Social Media, Inspiration, Charity, Vancouver, Fuck Cancer, Nonprofits, Media Criticism, Cancer, Love, Mothers, Yael Cohen, Fathers, Impact News
Yael Cohen

I am aware that the F-bomb opens doors for this movement and starts the much needed conversation about cancer, but I am also confident that we have the substance to sustain a long term movement.

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Acknowledge Your Front Row

Nikki Stone | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Support, Acknowledgments, Achievement, Nikki Stone, Olympian, Thanks, The Biggest Loser, Thanksgiving, Weight Loss Tips, Athlete, Diet, Motivation, Wellness, Success, When Turtles Fly, Inspiration, Health, Accomplishment, Weight Loss, Giving, Symtrimics, Sports News
Nikki Stone

As we're quickly approaching Thanksgiving, I thought I should share my thoughts on giving thanks in a way you might never have thought of. Let the se...

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Gambling on a Friendship

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Support, Gambling, The Friendship Doctor, Wedding, Living News, Giving Advice, Risking a Friendship, Intergenerational Friendship, Addiction, Friendship Advice, Age Difference, Relationships, Fiance, Living, Healthy Living News
Dr. Irene S. Levine

QUESTION Hi Irene, I am a 52-year-old woman who had a very close friendship with a young girl in her late 20s whom I worked with for about two year...

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