I'm an American living in Beijing, China since 2004. I work as a business consultant and I'm a mom to 2 lovely boys, 5 and 10. I'm also a devoted Christian. I am seeking GOD's will in this place. I love animals and I have a big heart. I love being out on the trails and the ocean and flying kites. I enjoy many types of music and craft-making. I'm a perpetual learner, and I'm a bit scattered and often -illiterate. There's a lot I don't know and never will. If you want to know me, you're gonna have to get to know me.
So let's get the ball rolling on your story. How did you come to be here, how old are you, and who introduced you to the steampunk community? Where are you located, what are the days like in your neck of the woods, etc?
When I first got into the steampunk movement, I was in England, living with my ex-husband and his sister. They are that part of the movement. It was his sister who brought us into it, and I got to know a lot of people that way, until my ex got involved with this so-called friend of his. He was married at the time, and not only was his sister not okay with what he was doing, but neither was his wife. They had a falling out and it was that part of the community that he was participating in that caused the rift between them. So I left the UK.
But in the summer of 2004, I was coming home from a week-long retreat when I was doing some volunteer work at the NICU of a local hospital. I was introduced to this most adorable baby girl. I got to hold her in my arms. I fell in love with her instantly. Her mom was there and I asked her, if I could have my baby to come and live with us for a while. It just felt so good to be able to offer my love to another baby. It meant everything to me, to be able to offer my love to another baby. I couldn't imagine this poor baby living without love in her life. I thought I'd try to adopt this little girl.
So I put my plan in motion and told my boss that I was leaving for China, and that I'd be there for a year or so to help my sister out on her farm and get to know her family, while I tried to adopt a baby 01e38acffe
Aug 10, 2007
What is it that makes children hurt other children? It is what is the science behind sexual deviancy. The study was conducted and gave a better understanding on what is really going on behind closed doors.
Feb 21, 2007
Let us start with the fact that much of the research in this area is based on the experiences of convicted sex offenders and pedophiles. To be sure, these are the ones who can be most easily counted. Even this data suffers from serious problems because of the unreliability of official counts, the willingness of convicted offenders to admit their crimes and the absence of children's voices.
Feb 22, 2007
This study investigated the behaviors of children who claim to be sexually abused as a means of determining who is telling the truth. To uncover the truth, their findings show a child who was abused is more likely to make false allegations and may have a distorted view of what is sexually abusive behavior.
Apr 24, 2007
In a recent study, Dr. James Strachan, a forensic psychologist, conducted an evaluation of 10 children in Texas who were accused of sexual abuse. The researchers studied children who had been accused, but had not been convicted of sexual abuse and were not considered to be at risk for sexually abusing other children. During a series of interviews with the children, the researchers attempted to understand what prompted the child to accuse someone of sexual abuse, as well as the children's relationship with the accused.
Mar 19, 2006
A boy accused of sexual abuse at his elementary school has been found not guilty by a judge who determined that the charges were not supported by the evidence.
Feb 22, 2005
I am writing to you in regards to the article in the Washington Post on the growing problem of false allegations of sexual abuse. According to the National Sexual Assault Coalition, one child is sexually abused every nine minutes, and as many as 70% of those cases involve false allegations.
May 1, 2003
The continuing debate over the prevalence of false accusations of child sexual abuse has become a popular theme in the media, but little work has been done to evaluate the data presented by those who have sought to support these claims.
Feb 22, 2003
The question arises whether children make false accusations of sexual abuse. To date, much of the discussion has been based on studies of convicted sex offenders who have admitted to molesting children, often over a period of years.
Oct 29, 2002
In a recent study of children who reported
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