A fascination with mythical creatures like vampires and dragons is nothing out of the ordinary. Role-playing, specifically the game Dungeons and Dragons, has become an immensely popular pastime for tens of thousands of people across the globe. And who wouldn't want an escape from this intense, messed up world from time to time?
Read MoreJust a heads up before you read any further: this is one of the hardest cases I've ever written about. I spend a lot of time reading and writing about the horrors humans inflict on one another, but this one really shook me.
I personally do not have children, but I’m pretty sure that most parents would agree with me when I say that having kids turns your life upside down. When you bring another person into the world, everything changes. You have to make sacrifices, because you don’t come first anymore.
Read MoreWe all know somebody that doesn’t take rejection well. Many people behave irrationally as a result of being turned down. These behaviors might manifest themselves as obsessively checking social media, making unwanted phone calls, sending gifts. They can range from being a mild annoyance to being downright frightening and dangerous.
Read More"To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law" is the stated mission of The Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Established in 1910, the BSA is recognized worldwide as a distinct part of American culture, portrayed in countless movies, books and other forms of media. As of 2017, the BSA has 2.3 million members and about one million adult volunteers nationwide.
Read MoreCheshire, Connecticut is known for two things: as the ‘Bedding Plant Capital of Connecticut’, and for the brutal slayings of a mother and her two daughters, an horrific event which sent shockwaves through the close-knit community. The day became known to locals as Cheshire’s own 9/11.
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