Women everywhere have been burned by these words. Right before he walks out on the relationship you’ve tried so hard to keep together. A relationship that has become an arts & crafts project. Why? Simple, you’ve been the one finding creative ways to keep him happy. So, how is it that he turns to you […]
Everyone has lied about something at one time or other. Men and women alike sometimes tell tales to get out of a compromising situation, avoid getting caught in a mess or save someone from hurt and embarrassment. Regardless of how it’s rationalized, lying is a tool we use as a means for survival in a […]
My mother always said that money and love don’t mix. Not only did she make a valid point. This advice saved me a few times. I’ve made my share of financial mistakes but damage control is possible. Recovery time is different for all of us. If we fill our wallets first, we’ll be able to […]
Have you stopped to consider the possibility that much of what happens to you has a reason? Is it feasible to think events happening in our lives are connected in some way? There was a time not long ago when the idea seemed ludicrous. The possibility that events taking place in my life were somehow […]
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” … Dr. Seuss Men and women experience joy and pain throughout their lifetime. While many boys are taught at an early age to hold back their tears as a way to protect their manhood. Little girls are consoled. The expectations to be a cry baby can […]
Negativity is all around us. The news channels don’t fall short on material. Sadly, our world sinks deeper in a funnel of divisiveness, hurt, frustration and animosity. Finding a place of serenity in our minds to take comfort is challenging. Everything around us is in turmoil. I consistently ask myself how can I make it […]
Society nurtures, at times encourages competition among men, women and children alike. Healthy competition between men has been seen in sports for decades. Families sit around the television to enjoy the fall classics in October. Baseball is after all, American’s favorite pastime. During the Thanksgiving holiday we look forward to a good football match after […]
If you’re reading this blog, you may be curious. What could I say about the subject that hasn’t been said before? Many of us have been hurt by infidelity or knows someone that has experienced it firsthand. Recently, I exchanged messages with women who have been hurt by news of their partner’s cheating. There are […]
We all get hurt, sometime. Have you ever felt betrayed or lied to? Has anyone inflicted pain with words or actions? People are complicated beings with emotions that run deep. I’ve been lucky to come across women that have shared their stories. Women like me who have experienced some of the most painful moments of […]
They say “It takes a village” to raise a family. The same holds true for build a strong community. The ties that bind Awakened-Woman‘s village are the experiences shared as women. The growing pains gathered throughout your journey are not exclusive. Everyone has their own demons to battle. These vary in type and size as […]
