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Keshia Richmond is a freelance writer.

Robert Richmond Addict, Author, Businessman and Boomer Addict Addiction is a much bigger issue than I ever imagined. Denial of the disease can lead to many adverse results, including jail, hospitalization and death. The cornerstone for any recovery from addiction is acceptance. The acceptance part of the recovery usually comes from the addict hitting rock bottom. Also referred to as bottoming out, this is the point at which all hope for dealing with the addiction is lost. The bottom may differ for individual addicts. It may be loss of job, financial ruin, legal problems, medical issues and loss of family and friends. In some unfortunate cases it may be all of these. In my particular case it was financial ruin and the threat of loss of family. My preferred addiction was gambling. I say preferred because it is very common for people to have multiple addictions. I am certain that I do. Recovery is an ongoing process that continues in some fashion for the rest of your life. It is not uncommon to have a relapse into gambling (or any other addiction). Gamblers refer to a relapse as a "slip." I have had more than my share of slips in the recovery process. The struggle continues for me. I man a crisis hotline for people with gambling problems. Those stories and the people encountered in the gamblers anonymous are the subject of book I am writing Author As an author I hope to be a regular yahoo contributor while I am in the process of writing two books. Businessman As a businessman I was fortunate to have a number of high level positions in both finance and operations. My last position was that of a financial operations consultant. My specialties were fixing financial messes and leading project teams. The project teams were formed to install complex systems such as ERP. It also created cultural change within a company. My addictions hampered my business career. Boomer In 2011 I will turn 65, along with an estimated 8,000 other people per day. A r

My name is Matt Richmond. I enjoy writing, television, movies, and all kinds of music.

Annie Tobey has over 20 years experience as a professional writer, serving businesses such as Capital One, International Training Consultants, Life Logic, PartnerMD, and Uniquely Fore Her. Her freelance articles appear in Pathfinders Travel, Richmond Family, Belle, Richmond Times-Dispatch, All About Beer, Fifty Plus, Richmond Parents, Pleasant Living, and other local and national publications. She is author of For Any Young Mother Who Lives in a Shoe (Judson Press, 1991) and editor and co-publisher of Richmond's V Magazine for Women and the Central Virginia Women's Sourcebook. As the Active Woman Traveler hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Annie shares her local and travel experiences to help readers discover new adventures. A runner and outdoors enthusiast, she focuses on active travel, to spread the energy and health benefits of an active lifestyle. Annie also helps readers find great food and craft beers when the sun goes down.

Hello, I have always loved reading poetry. It wasn't until the death of my 11 year old nephew that brought me to writing it. With his death brought many things into my life. I chose writing my emotions and feelings out surrounding his death as a way to "cope."

Raised in Atlanta, the daughter of a doctor and mom a nurse, I had my future mapped out for me. I, was to be a nurse too. So I started nursing right after high school and I have to say, nurses are to be commended, because it wasn't for me. Writing is my passion.

I am a nineteen year old junior in college. My major is Physical Therapy, and it is also my passion in life. I love to read, and I truly enjoy using my intelligence to get me ahead. I'm very analytical, and headstrong, but I'm an expert at having fun.

I am a full time mom. I have two girls and I am pregnant with another baby. Right now this baby is a surprise. I was born in Boulder, CO. However, I have lived in Mississippi and Nevada also. I have been to almost every state except 12 states. I spent 2 weeks in Cancun, Mexi

Retired after 30yrs in the airline industry as an Accountant.

I was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and moved to Richmond to attend VCU, University of Richmond, and other schools. I studied music and liberal arts.

Graduated from the University of Richmond in 2005 with a BSBA in Professional Accounting and a BA in Economics. Obtained CPA license (CO) in July 2007. Currently work for a big 4 accounting firm in Central Europe.

A prolific poet/spoken word artist, actor, writer.

I was born in Richmond,VA and started my professional career as a CPA with AA & Co. I spent 30 years in the textile and garment industry and now I a senior product manager for a nationwide electronic's equipment recycler's, who has led a very interesting and life and full.

Libby (Elizabeth) Parham is a native of Seattle Washington - one of a disappearing breed of native Seattlites. She received a BA in Art History from the University of Washington and an MA in Post Modern Contemporary Art History at Richmond University, the International Univ

An online Marketeer,whos handicapped, plays guitar and enjoys life!

Journalism, Freelance Writing.

I'm 42, married with 6 kids.I'm a stay at home dad since 5 of the children are 6 or under.

I am a native of Richmond,Va I have just published my first book.

I am a stay at home Mother with five children. I have a lot of creative passion that I desire to share.

Born and raised in Fort Smith and Mena, Arkansas. Public school educated, two years on newspaper at Mena High School (1 year Editorial column, 1 year entertainment column.) 2003 Quill and Scroll award for excellence in High School journalism.

I'm a student at Richmond the American International Univeristy in London

I just recently graduated from the University of Richmond and I feel this will be a great opportunity to develop my writing ability and keep them sharp, while connecting with other aspiring writers.

Emily is a recent graduate of Boston University with a B.S. in Film & Television. While thoroughly entertained by today's television, Emily has a soft spot for live television dramas and anthology series of years gone by.