Despite its national and international appeal, rap is considered one of the most controversial of music genres. Given the political charge it generates, rap music has spawned research across the social and health sciences. The majority of the research has investigated its impact on African Americans. Further, the research has tended to focus on…

We each carry hopes, dreams, and visions of what our lives and relationships will look like. However, there are times when, in spite of our best efforts, these dreams remain unrealized. This manuscript addresses some unique issues faced by individuals experiencing a dream's death. Although the process described in this manuscript may be…