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Dealing With a Verbally Abusive Husband

I am in this position right now that is horrible and very sad. I am 26 years old with one two year old and am a stay home mom, as well. My husband is a nice guy, but when we disagree on a topic, it is just not a pretty picture.

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Removing Stamps from Envelopes

How can I remove postage stamps from return envelopes from charities I'm not going to donate to? I read about using a hairdryer, but I can't get that to work. It seems a shame to throw out the stamp when I am not using it to send a donation.

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Finding a Missing Relative

When I was 3 months old my father left my mother to fend for herself and the new born, me. He told my mother he was going back to the state he was born in to go help my great grandmother with my great grandfather because he had fallen ill.

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Live-in Grandmother No Longer Welcome in Daughter's Home

I have two grandchildren. My daughter and her husband have lived together for nine years. I watched the children since they both were born while their parents worked. I took them to school and the doctor's from day one.

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Christmas Charities

I am a single mom with a 13 year old son. I lost the extra income that I had coming in. Where can I find help to be able to give my son a Christmas this year?

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Christmas Charities

I need help this Christmas. Where can I find assistance?

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Dividing Time Among Friends

How do you divide your time equally among your friends/family when you give a party? I gave a birthday party and a friend of mine told me I was "acting funny" towards her because I was sitting and chatting with my out of town guests mostly.

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Seeking an Active Online Varicose Vein Support Group

Do any of you know of a varicose vein support group on the web where there are people actively communicating? I've found many groups, but all of them have only a few old, unanswered posts and a few members, who are inactive.

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Agencies That Provide Christmas and Thanksgiving Help

How and when can I get help for Christmas gifts? If it is not to late, I could also use help with Thanksgiving?

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Remembering Deceased Friends at a Reunion

I am looking for ways to pay tribute to dead friends at a school reunion.

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Hiding Valuables

Any ideas on where I can hide jewelry so it would be difficult for a thief to find, but still convenient for me to get to on a daily basis? I used to keep things in my bathroom medicine cabinet in empty makeup and face cream containers, but when we had a break-in, those items were taken.

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Coupons for Troops

How do I send expired coupons to troops overseas for their use?

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Getting a Free or Inexpensive Refrigerator

I'm a single mother of two and I needed help getting a refrigerator. I really need help. I'm about to move. Does anyone know where I might be able to get one cheaply or for free?

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Empty Nest for the Holiday Season

I am finally able to be somewhat content with having an empty nest, but I dread the holiday season as the house is so quiet and I am lost at the thought of not having all my kids home! How can I make this an enjoyable season for my husband and I without busting the bank?

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Speech Ideas for Receiving a Service Award

I am going to receive 15 year service award present and would like to express my thanks. I am looking for something quick and short. I am a shy person.

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Dealing With Loneliness and Self Doubt After Death of Parents

How do I beat loneliness and self doubt? I had been a caregiver to my parents for the past few years. They're both gone now and I'm so lonely. I don't know what to do. Can anyone offer some suggestions? Thank you.

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Financial Assistance for Roof Repair for Seniors

My mother needs her roof repaired, and has no money to fix it. Can someone help with this for free? She is 86 years old and lives on a fixed income. I live in California and can't help her. She is strong and will need to stay in her home for some years.

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