In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: " Your new step-siblings aren’t an addition to your family, nor are they entirely separate. Rather, you have blended two families. They are different from friends, since you interact with each other in the home, but you don’t need to see them in the same light as your original nuclear family. It will be a big step forward if you can find one or two things both you and your step sibling(s) enjoy. You don’t have to want to spend every minute together, but inviting them over to watch a football game, for example, can go a long way. Making an effort to get along with your step sibling(s) will also improve your relationship with your new stepparent. You could also connect by trying something you know your step-sibling likes. For example, if he enjoys building and playing with remote control cars, ask if you can join some time. This will show that you're putting forth an effort to be a part of his life, rather than only the other way around. One source of conflict with a new step-siblings may be that they are allowed to do different things, such as stay up past 10pm. You can’t change their household rules, and you can’t force your biological parents to give you the same privileges. If one of their privileges really bothers you, let your biological parent know. He may be able to come up with a compromise for you.  If it is an age-related difference, such as a later bedtime, you may be allowed the same privileges when you're your step-sibling's age. If it is simply a parenting difference, like using a parent's car to see friends, talk to your biological parent. He may not be prepared to give you that privilege, but telling him the difference in privileges bothers you should be a sign to him that you aren't entirely satisfied with the way things currently are. If your step sibling(s) do something differently than you, don't criticize or comment. You don’t have to be best friends with them, but you will have to interact with them whether you get along or not. Accept their customs. If they criticize you, try to keep your cool. Explain why you do something the way you do, and accept that they still may not respect you. If your new stepparent also has children, especially if they are younger than you, it is important to share. Let them know what they aren't allowed to touch. Also, keep things you wouldn't like them to be looking at somewhere where they are less likely to find it. For example, you could invite your step siblings to your birthday party. Introducing them to your friends is a good way to share your life with them.
Summary: See it as a "blended family. Look for common interests. Accept that you have different privileges. Stay positive with your step siblings. Be willing to share.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If your knee is inflamed you should give it as much rest as possible. Activity on the knee will only increase inflammation. Rest will give your body a chance to heal the underlying cause.  Rest your knee as much as possible. Most people still need to walk and do simple movements with a knee that has inflammation. If this is the case for you, at least try to avoid strenuous activity on the knee. If the inflammation has not improved after 1-2 days, you should see your doctor. Inflammation can be reduced by icing the knee. Reducing the temperature of the area constricts blood vessels, which reduces swelling. It also decreases pain by numbing the area.  Apply an ice pack for 15 minutes of every hour. Doing this for 3 to 4 hours in a row will reduce inflammation drastically.  You can use an actual ice pack to reduce inflammation. However, a bag of frozen vegetables works just as well. Wrap the frozen bag with a towel to protect your skin from the cold. Putting some compression on a knee that has inflammation can prevent or reduce swelling. Compress the knee area by wrapping it in a compression bandage. Compression bandages are available at most drug stores and big box stores.  Be sure that you don't wrap the area too tight. A very tight bandage can cut off circulation to the rest of the limb. To make sure it's not too tight, ensure that you can slip one of your fingers under the bandage and lift the finger slightly. Also, if your toes or feet start to become numb, it is a sign that you need to loosen the wrap. Give yourself a break from the wrap every few hours. Wrapping your knee can also help to support the knee if you do need to walk on it. Lift your knee above your heart so that circulation in the knee is increased. This is easiest to do when lying down. Once you are lying down, have someone put pillows under your knee until it is elevated above your heart. Elevate your inflamed knee whenever you are resting. If you plan on watching TV, reading a book, or taking a nap, lift your knee while doing it. Simple over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen, can reduce swelling in the knee. They will also reduce any pain you are having due to your injury.  Follow the dosing directions supplied on the packaging. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about possible drug interactions or problems taking anti-inflammatory medications with your specific health history.
Summary: Give your knee a break. Apply cold to the area. Compress the area. Elevate the knee. Take over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Make a list of qualities that you think are important in a partner and in a relationship. This will help you identify what’s most important to you. It will also help you figure out what will make you feel safe and loved. It’s likely that you will be cautious in your new relationship. It can take a while to build trust with someone new in the best of circumstances, and when you have experienced abuse, this process can take a long time. But it’s important that you don’t dive into a relationship too quickly. You need to allow yourself to grow the relationship in a healthy way. You need to make sure you are communicating your needs to your partner. This involves talking to him or her about your triggers. Then you will be able to work together to build a relationship where you feel safe and loved. For example, shouting might trigger your anxiety. In this case, you might ask your partner not to yell when he watches basketball games on TV. When you are entering a new relationship after an abusive one, it can be hard to trust the other person. You may become overly critical and fabricate reasons to break up.  You may even feel like doing something that forces the other person to leave you, such as cheating on him. This action is your way of telling your partner that you’re not worth being with. But this isn’t true. You do have a lot to offer the relationship. When you are building a new relationship, you are relearning ways of interacting. You may have found a kind, gentle person to date. But if you have any contact at all with your abuser, you are reminded of how intimate relationships can be. Surround yourself with loving, healthy relationships. These will serve as good examples for building your own new intimate relationship. If you think your new partner is heading down the path to abuse, you should leave the relationship immediately. It’s better not to give him the benefit of the doubt, given what you’ve already been through.
Summary:
Identify what you want in a relationship. Move slowly and cautiously. Talk to your new partner about your triggers. Don’t try to sabotage the relationship. Don’t have any contact with your abuser. Leave the relationship if you see warning signs of abuse.