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Jul
26
Is the American Government Really Winning their War on Drugs?
Filed Under Cannabis/Marijuana, Thoughts | Leave a Comment
In the United States, more than 70 million people have tried marijuana, and millions of adults still consume it on a regular basis. About 140 million people –nearly 2.5% of the world’s population- smoke marijuana. Almost everyone has a friend, relative, neighbor, or co-worker who consumes marijuana. Because of the widespread economic and criminal justice ramifications of the illicit marijuana market and of Marijuana Prohibition, the marijuana phenomenon touches nearly everyone’s life. A “marijuana-free America” has proved to be an unrealistic goal. Therefore, we must ask ourselves, “Does Marijuana prohibition work?” Assuming the purpose of marijuana prohibition is to stop people from using marijuana, it has failed.
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Jul
19
Rape: One Survivor’s Story of Shame
Filed Under Flashbacks, Misc | Leave a Comment
Data from the National Women’s study show that approximately 683,000 women are forcibly raped each year and that up to 90% of those raped do not report the offense to police. In a national survey of college students 27.7% of the women said that they had an experience that met the legal definition of rape or attempted rape. In the same survey, 7.7% of the men reported behavior, which met the legal definition of rape.
What is rape?
The legal definition of rape varies from state to state and nation to nation. Chances are that you know someone who has been raped or perhaps you yourself have been raped.
Jul
8
Post Breakup Letter to Raymond
Filed Under Events, Guys, Relationships | Leave a Comment
When I wrote this letter I wasn’t really thinking straight. I was very hurt and angry.
Jul
8
Meant for Each Other?
Filed Under Events, Family & Friends, Flashbacks, Guys, Relationships, Self-Injury | 2 Comments
Raymond and I had the ideal relationship: we rarely fought, we treated each other with respect, we had fun together, we loved each other, and we trusted each other completely. At one point, we had our entire wedding and our future planned. Now there are no plans, there is only an uncertain future. No relationship carries a lifetime guarantee. I made him my world and he left me all alone to pick up the pieces of my broken heart.
