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The very successful, never-married daughter was dating a 45-year-old widower who had a …Read more.
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Are families disposable like diapers, paper plates and razors? Can you really substitute one for another and just go on with your life?
Diane was married for 30 years to Bill, a fireman. They had three children together.
She received a phone call at …Read more.
The Cougar and I
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A Mixed Bag
Today's column is about why some men cheat, a man who never will, and the S word.
PAUL: Sometimes men cheat because they can't deal with one of the side effects of getting older. As a man approaches his later years, he may experience loss of sexual …Read more.
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You Have to Control It, It Can't Control YouWe recently heard from Confused in Colorado. He has epilepsy, and he's allowed it to control his life so much that he believes he can never marry. Today, we hear from people who also have epilepsy and are leading normal lives . . . SARAH: I was diagnosed when I was in my teens. The first five years after the seizures started were difficult, but once I figured out what I needed to do to stay healthy and the doctors found the right medications for me, I've led a normal life. The only thing is I don't have is a driver's license, and while frustrating at times, I understand why. (Medication does not control my epilepsy 100 percent.) I'm married with two beautiful children. I do work I enjoy. I keep my stress to a minimum, avoid alcohol (it effects my medications) and try to maintain a solid routine. I gave up the high-pressure management position for a job that still challenges me, but doesn't involve the stress. I do have the rare seizure, but there's almost always a contributing factor — illness, pain and/or stress. I also live with bipolar disorder and disc degeneration in my lower back. Neither is easy to live with, but they haven't stopped me from doing the things I love and living a full life. Medical conditions don't have to be a life sentence. With the right support, you can lead a full and healthy life! ELIZABETH: I, too, have epilepsy. I recall when I was fired from a new job because my boss witnessed me having a seizure.
Don't use your condition as an excuse to avoid women. A woman who truly loves you will not be scared off. She'll support you, encourage you and be ready not to freak out when you have a seizure, as you sometimes will. Take it from a voice of experience: it's not that big a deal LILY: I had epilepsy as a child, from two till my teens. I only recall a handful of seizures, but I'm told mine were mainly petit mal. I can't recall having any significant limitations in my life due to epilepsy. (I'd been seizure-free for years before I got my driver's license). The main thing with epilepsy is control. There are tons of medications available now that can be effective in controlling the brain activity. There are surgeries and stimulators. Yes, you may still have a breakthrough seizure, but that's no reason to hide in your parents' house forever. If it makes you feel better, you can get one of those medical ID bracelets, which will let people know you have a condition and tell them what to do in case you have a seizure. But please don't allow epilepsy to control your life. Got a problem? Send it to cheryllavin@aol.com. And check out my blog www.talesfromthefront.com. To find out more about Cheryl Lavin, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2012 CREATORS.COM
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