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Re: Speak Up and Speak Out
9/28/2007 11:20:27 AM jaslena
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I'm glad your doing this! More power to you, keep blogging here, you can be a big help to this community also.
Inspiring Celibacy
9/28/2007 11:39:00 AM jaslena
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I'm finding that just as many women are developing sex addictions as men are. Abstinence has taken a downward spiral in the past and girls are being pressured by the media to accept he fact that it is normal to be sexually active, even at a young age.

Recently there has definitely been an upcoming trend to wait until marriage, even if it doesn't have a religeous motivation. It's a positive way for young women to hold on to some power and independence.

Six of the world famous Victoria Secret's supermodels have started a campaign celebrating abstinene and have announced their alliance this week. And while the sex lives of five of the six supermodels remains secret, self-confessed virgin Adriana Lima seems to be among the celebs inspiring an emerging movement toward celibacy.
Exposing homosexualing to children
9/28/2007 12:01:00 PM jaslena
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I'm not quite sure if this is in the right category but I'm thinking exposing homosexualing to children does have an affect on their mental status. For me personally, I didn't know about homosexuality until I was in junior high, when there were kids in my class who thought they were gay or bisexual.

In Massachusettes, where same sex marriage is legal, a teacher read a fairy tale about two princes getting married to her second grade class. The story, appropriately called King & King is accepted by Obama and Edwards who agree that they'd support reading the controversial book to children as part of a school curriculum.

Clinton said she believes it's up to parents to decide how to handle such topics, but it's important to teach kids about the "many differences in the world." Some parents agree they don't want to make that decision on behalf of their children, but they do want their children to be able to make the decision for themselves.
Re: Weight Gain From Quitting Smoking
9/28/2007 12:11:56 PM jaslena
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If you're quitting smoking, it makes sense to live a healthier lifestyle, replacing cigarette with a candy bar doesn't make much sense.
Re: Living the life we were meant to
9/28/2007 12:18:55 PM jaslena
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It think Kyrie means the support church gives is a strong support network. Being a Christian means we're supposed to love righteousness and hate our selfish will. God doesn't automatically cure us of our addictions, but he gives us strength and courage.
Re: Advertising Gambling?
9/28/2007 12:27:43 PM jaslena
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I think it's all up to the addict. I mean it's the same sense for Crown Royal to advertise on t.v., even cigarette commercials but just like any addict, gamblers are going to be tempted just as often.
Single Sentence Sermons
9/28/2007 12:32:00 PM jaslena
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A family altar can alter a family.

A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.

Don't put a question mark where God put a period.

Don't wait for six strong men to take you to church.

Exercise daily. Walk with the Lord!

Forbidden fruits create many jams.

Give God what's right, not what's left!

Give Satan an inch and he'll be a ruler.

God doesn't call the qualified; He qualifies the called.

God grades on the cross, not the curve.

God loves everyone, but probably prefers "fruits of the spirit" over "religious nuts."

God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.

Having truth decay? Brush up on your Bible!

He who angers you, controls you!

He who is good at making excuses is seldom good for anything else.

He who kneels before God can stand before anyone!

Kindness is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.

Most people want to serve God, but only in an advisory capacity.

Never give the devil a ride! He will always want to drive!

Nothing ruins the truth like stretching it.

Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.

"Pray" is a four letter word that you can say anywhere.

Prayer - Don't give God instructions - just report for duty!

The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.

This Church is "Prayer Conditioned!"

To be almost saved is to be totally lost.

WARNING: Exposure to the Son may prevent burning!

Watch your step carefully! Everyone else does!

We don't change the message; the message changes us.

We set the sail; God makes the wind.

We're too blessed to be depressed.
Re: Sex Education from you or the school?
2/13/2008 11:11:34 AM jaslena
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I think that if you want your teen to be abstinent, you have to talk to them about it more than once. I don't see why some parents are soo akward about talking about it, I mean if you don't talk about it with them, then they'll just hear about it from their friends first and that's not always the best source. Some of my friends have promise rings given to them by their parents, showing that they will be faithful to their views which is like a constant reminder.
Rush Limbaugh
2/13/2008 11:23:00 AM jaslena
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Rush Limbaugh, the famous conservative talk radio show host announced recently his addiction to pain medicine. He said that he's tried in the past to quit, even checking himself into medical facilities and treatment centers. There's been much distorted media regarding his illness, but he claims that he is no role model. Like many other users, his addiction started after he had an unsuccessful surgery and used the pain medicine to deal with after effects.
RE: New
3/17/2008 4:17:33 PM jaslena
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Hi, I read your post and I thought this might be helpful for you and maybe motivate you a little bit.  I would feel terrible if you ever let yourself get this bad:

Vicodin contains Acetaminophen, a drug commonly found in
over-the-counter pain relievers such as Tylenol. Millions of people use
Acetaminophen containing drugs such as Tylenol for relief from minor aches
and pains and headaches. Prolonged or abusive use of these over-the-counter
drugs can be extremely detrimental on the body, so prolonged use of much
stronger drugs like vicodin have even more powerful effects. Tylenol is
a type of aspirin, and aspirin has been noted to cause major liver damage
and can eventually lead to liver failure. Vicodin is a prescription drug
because it is too dangerous to use with such frequency the way drugs like
aspirin are used. When people become addicted to prescription drugs, namely
vicodin, the body starts to build higher tolerance to the drug. When this
happens, the addict needs to take more and more vicodin; some addicts
report to taking over a hundred pills a day. If this type of drug use
continues over long periods of time the addict's physical and mental health
is at risk and any damage caused by vicodin effects could be permanent.


Over time, the vicodin effects will become more noticeable
and more harmful. At first the user will experience vicodin effects such
as constipation, irregularity in heart functions, nausea and dizziness.
For some people these symptoms are why they enjoy the drug; they are able
to forget themselves and also become numb to the world. As the vicodin
use grows, vicodin effects can also come in the form of hallucinations,
vision problems and constant confusion. During the last stages of vicodin
addiction, users have been known to be unable to control bodily functions
and this use can sometimes result in coma or death.


RE: frustrated and confused
3/17/2008 4:26:13 PM jaslena
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Wow both of your stories really touched my heart.  Addiction is such a life ruiner, it robs you of your time, money, job, family, and even yourself.  I hope that you both can use the resources around you and remain in AA meetings.  They did wonders to me, because it keeps you in check.  I've heard so many stories of people that stopped going and they just lost it.  And the people that you meet there are life changing.  My boyfriend goes to AA and there's a few guys that go there and they're over 75 years old and still claim that they are alcoholics even though they've been sober over 25 years.  And then there's some poeple that can never stick to rehab and they end up dead or barely hanging onto lilfe, which is no life at all.  He was so sad last time he went because one of the sponsors told the story of a man that used to go and he couldn't commit to the program.  He ended up with more than 7 DUIs and after his 8th he decided to shoot himself in the face. 
It's so right to choose the road of sobriety, but you should probably find the meeting that you enjoy, and also one that has a lot of friendly people which you can basically fellowship with.  I love going becasue no one is there to judge you and everyone is so honest because there's nothing to hide. :)
RE: Hollywood to Blame
3/17/2008 4:32:56 PM jaslena
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I think it's about time the media sets some standards on what they're going to air and in which way they're going to market.  There's so many stars that are out doing good things and are positive role models, they need to weed out all the bad ones and portray them in a realistic way. 
RE: The addicted Nurse
3/17/2008 4:38:17 PM jaslena
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Your story is so honest I love it!  I'm sorry for everything you've been through.... but I'm happy that you're sober that's great.  :)  What keeps you motivated every single day to not pick up a beer and start drinking again?
RE: non believers....
4/2/2008 9:13:27 AM jaslena
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Well, these people are in a state of denial.  How can someone deny God?  There's written scriptures about him, we have the Bible to clarify real events that actually happend more than 2,000 years ago..  He's in our constitution, on our currency, he's all over the world, everywhere we look!  He's in our souls, some people call it a conscience, but I think it's the holy spirit inside us, guiding us.  Non believers are choosing to ignore him, and are basing their life on made up theories.  But maybe you're going through all of this for a reason... as a believer we need to defend him and glorify him. 
RE: little kid drug dealers
4/2/2008 9:21:44 AM jaslena
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Their parents must not care so much, I mean how else would a nine year old get away with that?  It's not a big conspiracy, these parents are probably encouraging their kids to make money.  But it seems like drugs are a huge problem in the UK, wats up with that?  Are their laws not as strict over there?
RE: Sad Story
4/2/2008 9:26:22 AM jaslena
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Doesn't he have better things to do than get high on meth?  I mean he's in a fraternity, is dating a sorority girl, and it sounded like he was a handsome, cool guy.  I'm imagening if my boyfriend were caught doing $80 worth of methadone, how I'd react.. this is a really sad story.. but it's happening everyday to people. 
RE: Bad habits, fess up.
4/2/2008 9:31:34 AM jaslena
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Whenever I'm watching tv, sometimes I'll sit there and type what they're saying with my toes.. my sister will catch me doing it and it's so embarrassing haha but I can't help it!
Relationship Issues
4/9/2008 9:15:49 AM jaslena
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I've been with my boyfriend for a while now.  And I've decided that I don't want to be with him anymore, but the problem is he has some issues, he can grow very enraged at times and irrational behavior.... so I'm actually scared to break up with him.  The last time we spoke I was so angry with him and tried to just leave his house and so he decided to break my keys then he jumped on my car to prevent me from leaving!  I really cannot take this anymore, nor do I want to be in a serious relationship anymore.  But what is the right way to break up wit someone when you're scared of how they'll take it and what they might do??  Sorry for all the info, it's not pleasant, but I'm desperate... thanks in advance. 
RE: Ear Severed Because of Gambling Habit!!
4/14/2008 11:10:20 AM jaslena
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Okay so he's the second person I've heard about biting someone's ear off in a fit of rage... and I still don't understand it!  Even if I was soo soo mad, I wouldn't think to go bite someone's ear so hard that it rips off, like where does that leave you?  And their ear, that's not right. 
RE: Celebrities
4/14/2008 11:32:29 AM jaslena
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I think it's just the lifestyle they choose, and all of the people they're around also.  I mean, it's not like these celebs are living normal lives, they do not work 8-5 hour jobs 5 days a week or go to school..  But instead, they make music videos, do interviews, have publicists that encourage them to go out and be social... I'm sure they have a lot of time to fool around in between jobs.  If it weren't for the fact that I'm so incredibly busy, I'd probably be a lot more susceptible to doing drugs/alcohol. 
RE: New Strategy for Cocaine Addiction
4/14/2008 11:36:12 AM jaslena
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I personally don't think this is a good idea, you're just replacing one addiction with another.  They're not really helping anyone.  The only way to beat addiction is through counseling, and detoxification from the chemical, not just replacing it with a less harmful substance!
RE: Re: Xanax Addiction
4/14/2008 11:42:12 AM jaslena
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Goddess, why are you scared to tell your doctor that you're taking Lortabs?  I think it'd be best if  you let him know, because there's always health risks and side effects you may not know about.  I used to be hooked on 800 and 1000 mg Ibuprofens and Vicodin, but I got so sick of the side effects and I told my doctor and she helped me get off of them.  It's fun at first, but you're not thinking of the long term effects.  Are you planning on taking them for the next 50 years, you're better off quitting right now.
RE: harder to forgive....
4/14/2008 11:49:07 AM jaslena
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My brother is this way with his girlfriend, she once kissed another guy before when she was on vacation.  I couldn't believe she did this either, and he absolutely hated her for it, he thought she was disgusting.  I was like okay, it's been months and it was just a kiss!  Time is what worked for him, and she was very aware of what she did to him, and she was genuinely sorry.  But if your bf is using it against you and making you feel bad about it, then maybe you should take a break and let him cool off, because then he will feel what he's missing and hopefully realize his mistakes too.
RE: A lot of girls have problems
4/14/2008 12:08:13 PM jaslena
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That's totally true, my absolute best guy friends are the ones that are striaght up with me and aren't scared to tell me that I'm acting stupid.  Real friends are the ones that watch out for you and tell you when you have a problem.
RE: what a mom!!!!
4/14/2008 12:13:49 PM jaslena
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My old best friend's mom used to be this way, but her daughter was 17 years old.  She thought the only way to bond with her daughter and to be on her good side was to let her do whatever she wanted.  She would let her boyfriends stay the night, like a sleep over and pretend not to know what was going on.  And she would talk about sex with her daughter like it was nothing.  It is really sickening, and actuallly more and more parents are this way with their children.
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