Hope L Brock
I am a 28-year-old wife and frazzled mother of two, three if you count my husband. I have a wonderful husband who I married seven years ago and has accepted my son as his own. After one physically abusive relationship of four years and an emotionally abusive relationship that ended in a divorce and a baby, my husband was my knight in shining armor. He has even adopted my son and gave him our last name. We love each other more every day, and cannot ever imagine us not wanting to spend our lives together.
Our son has had difficulties keeping up with kids of his own age physically and sometimes mentally. He is eight and has had three surgeries in the past two years. Our daughter was born almost five years ago, and is a true combination of my husband and me. She is beautiful and smart, and tries your patience everyday. This is my life and my future. I live everyday believing that I live in my own type of paradise.
I have been writing for over twenty years. My first love of writing was poetry. I live in Galesburg, Illinois, the famous home of poet Carl Sandburg. I also like to write fiction novels, although I have yet to finish one. I work as a full time certified pharmacy technician, and like to spend my free time (when I have any) listening to music and watching movies.
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Our son has had difficulties keeping up with kids of his own age physically and sometimes mentally. He is eight and has had three surgeries in the past two years. Our daughter was born almost five years ago, and is a true combination of my husband and me. She is beautiful and smart, and tries your patience everyday. This is my life and my future. I live everyday believing that I live in my own type of paradise.
I have been writing for over twenty years. My first love of writing was poetry. I live in Galesburg, Illinois, the famous home of poet Carl Sandburg. I also like to write fiction novels, although I have yet to finish one. I work as a full time certified pharmacy technician, and like to spend my free time (when I have any) listening to music and watching movies.
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I am a certified pharmacy technican for 7 years now. I complete 20 hours of continuing education in the field of medicine every two years, with quite a few specifing in mental health and law.Interests
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Top Foods That Can Help You Beat DepressionWhen suffering from depression there are many ways to try to lift your mood. Certain foods can also be a great '˜natural' way to help your depression.
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Five Things You Should Never Say to a Person Suffering from DepressionDepression is a mental illness that affects lots of people. Often times if you have never suffered from it yourself you may be at a lose as to what to say to your loved one.
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Top Personalized Candies for a Wedding Candy BarHaving a candy bar at your wedding gives your guest a sweet treat for a sweet occasion. Many candies can be personalized to add an extra special touch.
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Darvocet/Propoxyphene pulled from shelves; what to do nowThe FDA recently pulled Darvocet and Darvon products from the shelves. Patients should not panic. A pharmacy technician gives five steps of what to do now.
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Five Steps to Teach Your Child Consequences Without Being OverbearingTeaching children consequences for their actions can be hard to do. If this is done incorrectly, then the child may feel that you are too overbearing. This usually results in your child doing the exact behavior you did not want to them do.
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Five Things to Do on Christmas to Teach Your Kids the Meaning in the Christian FaithAccording to the Christian faith, Christmas is the celebration of Jesus Christ's birthday. In today's society, the meaning behind the holiday has been lost. There are many ways to remind your children what Christmas is about.
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Six Unique Wedding Theme Ideas for the Month of NovemberNovember may not be the most popular month to get married, but it can be done beautifully. Picking the best wedding theme for your November wedding has just gotten easier.
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The First Four Black Friday Shopping EssentialsBlack Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving when many retail stores have huge sales to gear up for Christmas. This is known as the biggest shopping day of the year.
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Ten Great Gifts for Children Under Three that Are Less Then $20Buying gifts for the little children does not have to be hard this Christmas season. Here is a list of ten great gifts for children under the age of three.
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How to Remember Being Thankful at ThanksgivingThanksgiving is for remembering what we are thankful for. For so long of the year, even at Thanksgiving, we can forget to be thankful.
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Three Type of Medications for Chronic PainChronic pain can be a painful condition that hinders your everyday life. Knowing how to find a pain reliever that works for you will help in keeping your independent.
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Facts About Chronic PainChronic pain is a true condition. Knowing the facts about this condition may help you or a loved one cope better with their own chronic pain.
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How to Help Your Child Express Their EmotionsTeaching your child how to express their emotions in social situations is a positive step toward teaching your child social health. There are many steps to teaching emotions.
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Elevator of TerrorAfter visiting her grandmother, Jane finds herself in a room she has never seen before. Will this be the end of everything?
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How to Make Your Wedding More Kid FriendlyLittle kids at weddings can produce many different responses. There is a way to make your wedding more kid friendly. This type of wedding will be enjoyed by guests of all ages.
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Eight Advantages Children Get from Being Home SchooledHome schooling your children as become more popular in today's society. Is it right for you? The children experience many advantages when their parents decide to home school.
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Non-Traditional and Unique Wedding Invitation IdeasThe days of sending a wedding invitation to friends and family in the mail is a bit out-dated. In the 21st century, couples are exploring more unique ideas for inviting guests to their weddings.
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Steps to Follow Before Telling Your Child They Are AdoptedAdopting a child is a wonderful experience that may take some couples years to experience. Many couples may not think about how they are going to tell their child they were adopted. It can be done easily by following a few easy steps.
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Six Wedding Theme Ideas for the Month of OctoberOctober may not be the most popular month to get married, but it can be done beautifully. Being creative with your wedding and making it your own is the key to a great wedding. Picking the best wedding theme for your October wedding has just got easier.
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Non-prescription Approaches to Relieve Joint Pain in Patients with OsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis, also known as OA, affects millions of people in the United States. The first line of defense for pain relief should be non-prescription. This would include patient education, lifestyle changes, and physical therapy.
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How to Help Your Adult Children Have a Better Self EsteemFostering good self-esteem and self-imagine does not stop with your children just because they become adults. Children need approval from their parents no matter how old they are.
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How to Make Your Wedding Cake UniqueThe wedding cake should be an example of unique style just as every other element of a wedding. There are many things you can do to make your wedding cake unique and still look beautiful.
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New York to Ban Outdoor SmokingNew York is close to passing ban on all outdoor smoking in public places such as New York Times Square, Coney Island Boardwalk and many more. This will be one of the toughest anti-smoking bans in the nation.
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Treats for Trick-or-Treaters that Are Not CandyGiving out treats for Halloween does not have to mean candy and sweets. There are many fun alternatives to giving out candy to your Trick-or-Treaters
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Best Things About Having a Courthouse WeddingIn a time where the economically is still struggling a courthouse wedding makes sense. There are many advantages to having a wedding at your local courthouse.
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How to Make Sure Your Child is Physically Ready for SchoolWhen a young child gets ready to attend a full-day school program many parents wonder if their little ones are quite ready for the change.
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How to Get Your School-Age Child to Lie LessIt is not uncommon for school-age children to tell lies. The reason behind them may be different, but there are ways to help your children lie less.
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How to Play with Your Kids and De-Stress at the Same TimeSometimes we are too stressed out to want to play with our kids. However, there are some activities that you can do with your children that can help you relax at the same time.
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How Eating One Apple a Day Can Help with Medical ConditionsMany medical conditions can be helped by simply eating one apple a day. The apple is now becoming a super fruit.
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When is it Ok to Call in Sick to Work?While calling in sick to work may cause some issues between you and your coworkers. It is important to know when calling in is a must.
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Hyperfocus and ADD: An OverviewADD is often misunderstood. Many people may not understand how someone with ADD and hyperfocus on something, and may thing that this ability may mean the person does not suffer from ADD. This is not the case.
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Halloween Costume Ideas for CouplesHalloween can be celebrated by all ages. Here are some costume ideas for couples
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Halloween Costumes for Teens in a GroupTeens should not go out at Halloween alone. To encourage you teen to stay in a group; suggest some of these group Halloween costumes.
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Five Birthday Gifts for Toddler GirlsGirls are cute at any age, and when they are celebrating a birthday you may be overwhelmed by just a long list of gifts to choose from. My niece just celebrated her third birthday, and these are the gifts you could buy for a toddler for her birthday.
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Little Known Signs of Vitamin B12 DeficiencyBeing deficient in vitamin B12 can cause a lot of symptoms. Many people do not realize what being deficient in a vitamin can truly do to you body. Do you know what a lack of vitamin B12 can do to you?
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Toddler Halloween Costume Ideas for a GroupTaking a toddler trick-or-treating can be a hard task. However, in groups it can make it easier. Here are some costume ideas for your group of toddlers.
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Conditions Children May Not "Grow Out Of"Many children have had many ailments that the doctor has simply told me that they will "grow out of". Knowing what things may not just go away can help you stay in informed and offer you some facts to get good medical care at the very beginning.
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How to Be a Liberal, Tolerant Parent and Why You Want to BeKids will rebel. This is the truth of parenting. However, if you choose to practice being a liberal and tolerant parent then your kids may be better off then you realize.
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Creative Ideas to "Trash the Dress""Trash the Dress" is the name of a new wedding trend. Brides that participate in this have there photographers take pictures of themselves in the dress doing activities that would destroy the dress.
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How to Get Your Young Child to Keep Their Eyeglasses OnHaving a young child that has to wear glasses can be hard. They just do not understand why they have to keep their glasses on. By trying a few tricks you may be surprised to see your child keeping their glasses on their face.
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Washable Markers for ChildrenNot all washable markers are created equal. Picking out the right one for your child and yourself can depend on a few different factors.
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Best Cartoon-Based School Supplies for BoysShopping for back to school means giving your child a chance to show off their own personal style. Cartoons are a great thing to base your school supplies off of, and you can find many different things out there for any cartoon character.
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A to Z Guide to the Twilight Saga CharactersFrom Alice to Zafrina, do you know your Twilight? Follow an A to Z guide to the Twilight Saga Characters
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Play Your Favorite Online Game and Donate to Your Favorite CharityGames That Give is an online game site that donates to your charity of choice. You can play your favorite game and help raise money for a cause.
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How Spending Time with Your Family Can Help the Ronald McDonald HouseThe Ronald McDonald House has been committed to keeping families together doing an illness. Now you can spend time with your own family and help those in need at the same time.
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Easy and No Mess Preschool Art SuppliesPreschool children are young and prone to be messy. However, if you equip them with the right materials that are easy and less messy then they can express themselves artistically and you will not have to spend your time cleaning.
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Where to Find Great Back to School Items at Discount PricesShopping for school supplies can get expensive, but it does not have to be. There are three big places that a family can find discount school supplies that your kids just might love.
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How to Handle Your Child's Friends That Are a Bad InfluenceEvery now and then our children have friends that are a bad influence. Sometimes our children decide this on their own, but it may take awhile. Handling a friend that is a bad influence can be very tough.
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The Story of HopeA poem I wrote about my life. It is in the honor of my son who saved me from myself.
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Does Your Overweight Child Have Prader-Willi Syndrome?The issue of weight has exploded in the media. If you are the parent of a child that is overweight then you maybe questioning everything you do. If you can not find a reason for the weight, your child may have Prader- Willi Syndrome.