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If it's 'gray' rather than 'grey', then why not 'hay' rather than 'hey'? Welcome to the English language. Spelling is not rational. Mostly, learn the rules for spelling and the multitude of exceptions. Also use a spell checker and recheck after it. I think English spelling is one of the harder things about learning English as a second language. And for some people, as a first language. If you have a great deal of free time it is possible to look up where...

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Is there a way to tell if someone is a cusp sign or not? Have the chart done by an astrologer or one of the handy websites that will cast the chart upon request. Each Sun sign has 30 degrees. Astrologers would consider someone born with the Sun at 29 degrees or 1 degree of a sign to be on a cusp. YMMV

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Were you sexually abused as a child? It has been many, many years since my father's family have doubted my memories. They seem to wish I would shut up, but they do not doubt me. My father was diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic. The brother my father was closest to, my uncle, warned his two daughters, my cousins, as soon as my family moved back to the area most of the family lived in, to NEVER be alone in a room with...

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I'm 13 and I think I might be suffering from depression. I'm always crying and I've thought about suicide. I told my mom about it but she said there's nothing wrong with me. I've asked her to take me to a doctor but she said no. W I hope you are feeling better by the time you read this. I would not be 13 again for ANYTHING. There are many, many good sites on depression, if your environment doesn't seem to have trustworthy people abounding. Put "depression" in your favorite search engine and start reading. I have used some of About.com's forums and felt positive about the experience. If...

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Were you sexually abused as a child? Yes. I am still working on the fallout in therapy. One of the ways I expressed my anger at my fortunately dead father was to tell and tell and tell and tell. He would have hated for people, especially his family, to know. His family went through a period of no contact with me. They eventually reconsidered because of certain other things that have come to light in the people of my...

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My friend currently commited suicide. He had schzophrenia and depression. And anger issues. is it my fault that he did it and i couldnt help? When my young SIL committed suicide, I felt similarly. I couldn't have done anything from a distance and didn't know I needed to do something. The answers here are very good. We can only control ourselves and sometimes not even that. Over time, I have come to accept my powerlessness in what my SIL did. I wasted some time being angry with my ex-husband. I have come to...

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What did you do over the weekend and why did you chose to do that? I stayed in reading and playing computer games, thereby avoiding the unpleasant weather outside.

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How many people have you offended on AB? I'm new. None that I am aware of so far.

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There is a new video game based on the "Left Behind" series. Do you think it is OK to teach kids to slaughter non-believers and peoples of different faiths? I think we are noticing the consequences of such values in action in our current affairs. Absolutely not!

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Ladies: Would you ever consider donating an egg? I am certainly too old. I also suspect some negative genetic traits that I would not want to burden any child with. I have no children of my own.

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Was your religion passed on or did you decide to follow a particular faith w/o the influence of your parents? My personal spirituality is still evolving at almost 60. On forms, I put down my parents' religion, both are dead now, but that is to keep from writing an essay in the doctor's office. My own feelings have changed over time. I believe in a Higher Power. The belief is more misty. When I pray, and I do, I don't visualize anything. I try to align my feeling with what I...

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How often does Dell offer deals on their computers? I am on their mailing list and I seem to get a new offer for something from them weekly.

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How can I get a free cell phone? Tracphone gives a free bottom-of-the-line cell phone when you sign up for their service which is pay-for-minutes-used only. I have seen them at Walmart for around $25.00. The one I got was a Noika. Works fine. Called from O'Hare airport to the East Coast when my flight was delayed. The minutes are not free though they are fairly inexpensive. There is no monthly charge, though you...

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