Shelley Wenger
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Small town country girl in southern Pennsylvania. Raising two boys on a small farm filled with horses, goats, chickens, rabbits, ducks, dogs, and a cat. Certified veterinary technician and writer at Virtually Shelley.
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Emotional Abuse is Still Abuse
Though most people think about physical abuse when they think of unhealthy relationships, the truth is that emotional abuse can be even worse. It can be really hard to spot, which means that the abuser can often get away with a lot more than if he or she just left bruises on the person they love. Even worse, the victim is likely to believe they aren't a victim, and the abuse will continue for months or even years.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Humans
Should You Have a Gap Year?
After high school, many students head straight to college. However, many want to use this time to travel, take some time off of school, and really learn more about themselves before heading off to college. Many simply try to figure out what they want to do in the future, by working different jobs. This allows them to try a few things out before they decide what their future holds.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Education
Heatstroke in Dogs
Just like with people, dogs can struggle with the heat. They can overheat and get heatstroke, which can be deadly to them! For this reason, you need to understand what heatstroke is and how you can prevent it. You also need to know the signs that you should look for, as well as what you can do if your dog overheats or you find yourself dealing with a dog with heatstroke.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Petlife
Reasons Why You Shouldn't Have an Affair
The reality is that many people have affairs. In fact, they come out of them feeling like there is nothing wrong with what they did, because they had their reasons. I recently wrote an article about why people feel it is ok to cheat. If you haven't had a chance to read it, you can check it out right here.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Humans
Is It Ever Ok To Cheat?
I recently wrote a book review of Barbara Delinsky's book Within Reach on Medium and Newsbreak. The title of my review was called Does a Woman in a Loveless Marriage Deserve More? Surprisingly, since I have been struggling with views and reads on both sites (along with this one), this piece was quite popular. If you haven't had a chance to read it, you can check it out here.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Families
Tips for Hosting a Nice Party
Though most people think that you need to spend a lot of money to throw a fabulous party, the truth is that you can throw a good party on a budget. It isn't always easy, but there are many ways that you can save money while throwing a party.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Lifehack
