Welcome to my humble page about the meaning of life...

I'm sure we all have our own ideas, along with our own goals and achievements of how we perceive life as a whole. Were we put here merely to make money, i.e. attend school so we may be educated enough to find a job that we may keep until we retire. Or were we put here to look after our fellow collegues. Maybe we were put on this Earth to try and achieve the best we can. Maybe both of these together. Each and everyone of us has their own opinion.

I believe that life is a tough obstacle in itself. I also believe that we were put here to survive and do as best we can through all of life's troubles that are thrown at us and also to enjoy the good times that come, take nothing for granted and appreciate life itself!.

Because everyone is different and have different opinions, I'm giving you a chance to express your thoughts and ideas on life and other subjects related. If you would like to express your very own interpretation of life please send me an e-mail keeping the SUBJECT as 'Your Meaning of Life'.

"I think that when you are alone at the computer, it is nice to read such touching words of life and love". Thanks.

Venu (Web Master) - www.voww.net
E-mail - venu@voww.net

Aging

• Aging articles comprehensive list.
• Alzheimer's education and referrals

Assertiveness

• "I" messages Quick tips, and brief lesson

Children

• Worthwhileness Developing in your child, good basic parenting info

Cultural

• Black Community Resource comics, fun, chatting, employment, business, etc

Depression

• depression

Diagnosis

• Mental Health Net a large array of information on disorders and medications
• Internet Mental Health a fantastic resource for information about disorders, diagnosis, and medications

Disorders

• Internet Mental Health a fantastic resource for information about disorders, diagnosis, and medications

Divorce

• 10 tips to help parents to help children after the divorce

Gay Issues

• Gay Legal Issues Answers to Legal Questions which affect our Gay Population
• Q & A homosexuality addressed
• Gay Articles
• Christianity  article on the struggles of being gay and Christian

General

• About Psychotherapy a great resource to learn about what therapy is all about
• Social Work & Social Service web sites an extensive list of links, many of which are good.

Medicine

• Internet Mental Health a fantastic resource for information about disorders, diagnosis, and medications
• American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) HIV/AIDS Treatment Directory searchable database of clinical studies of experimental HIV/AIDS therapies intended to provide alternatives to approved treatment options.
• InteliHealth

Offenders

• Counselor's manual relapse prevention with chemically dependent criminal offenders

Professional Resources

• Behavior.net , find organizations, resources, and discussions, for professionals.
• Jobs Database listed by state, find up-to-date jobs available in Mental Health
• Social Work & Social Service web sites an extensive list of links, many of which are good

Relationships

• Spouses & Partners a FANTASTIC resource of info about divorce, violence, child-support, you name it

Sexual Abuse 

• Child Abuse directories listed by state 
• Abuse research  Jim Hopper, PhD research on  sexual abuse
• Pictures drawn by sexual abuse survivor ALERT, these pictures can be VERY triggering

Substance Abuse

• Alcoholism questionairre is your drinking a problem?
• Counselor's manual relapse prevention with chemically dependent criminal offenders.
• Alcohol and drug addiction test what happens to those who are addicted to alcohol/drugs

Recovery Resources

• Recovery Resources On-Line   A good source of information about traditional recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous as well as more specialized or less common recovery programs.
• HabitSmart Home Page   Excellent information about the &quotharm reduction" approach to substance abuse.
• Moderation Management   Look here if you want to learn about cutting down on your drinking.
• Rational Recovery  An alternative to spirituality based 12 Step programs.

Government and Scientific Organizations:

• NIAAA - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Your tax dollars at work.
• National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information A wealth of information is available.
• Physicians' Guide NIAAA's guide for physicians working with alcohol abusing patients.
• Addiction Research Foundation ARF does research on tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.

Support

• Inspirational thoughts, quotes, articles

Women

• (RAINN) rape abuse and incest national network
• Healing News newsletters on rape recovery
• Articles on Women's Issues
• Feminist.com women's Issues, health, an excellent resource
• Women's Issues includes issues in 3rd World Countries