In early April, The New York Times reported that cases of domestic violence were on the rise. The recent lockdown has forced many couples to remain in confinement due to worldwide restrictions. Most people quarantined at home with nowhere to go. Distractions are eliminated forcing couples to confront a reality that isn’t always pretty, aggravated … More A Victim of Domestic Violence Speaks Out
Jennifer Lopez’ “Hustlers,” is a film inspired by the true story of Roselyn Keo and Samantha Barbash’s plot to rip off well-to-do Wall Street guys during the downturn of the market over a decade ago. In 2007 a global financial crisis brought the profitable industry to its knees. It influenced many to get creative when … More Does Jennifer Lopez’s ”Hustlers” Empower or Vilify Women?
Courtships are meant to be a trial period. The dating period is used to get to know each other. It can be filled with butterflies and all kinds of possibilities. A woman is hopeful. If only for a moment she gets to live in the fantasy, she may have met “the one.” You might be … More Are Red Flags Waving Across Your Lawn?
There are women all over the globe walking among the crowds, physically and emotionally battered. Bruises meticulously covered to ensure no one can see through to their pain. The secret is safe, long as the black and blues stay below the shoulders. Aggression that can happen to any woman because it crosses cultural, educational, financial and … More The Beast
Love is one of the most powerful emotions a human being can feel for another. It can make us do the most foolish to spectacularly thoughtful acts in the name of it. We’re capable of giving it all including ourselves in the attempt to nourish its growth. Although, sometimes not enough to salvage a relationship … More Danger Lurking Behind Unconditional Love
While many AW readers are familiar with the articles about women and motivational pieces I’ve written, you might not all know about other works included in AW’s collection. I wrote The Cost of Her Jewels late in the second half of 2017. The storyline came to me during the time I was writing for divorcehub. … More Spotlight on The Cost of Her Jewels
We’ve heard men refer to it, others criticize it or we ourselves have battled with it. The blog’s title can be misleading but this won’t be an article about bedroom chatter. While at lunch this week, I sat in a trendy spot nearby work to have a Tortilla Soup. It’s one of my favorites, unfortunately, … More “Who’s Your Daddy?”
Good Ragz has a slogan on their t-shirt “Know Your Worth then Add Tax” We hear stories about women staying in relationships where they’ve been mistreated in some way. Accepting abusive behavior from partners who claim to love them. But instead, these partners inflict verbal or physical pain demeaning their wives, girlfriends or significant other. … More Do You Know Your Worth?
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 … More Is Forgiveness Necessary?
Than the one you don’t… Change has the ability to put fear in our hearts. Creatures of habit find it intimidating to modify their way of life. Moving on from a residence, relationship or job can put us in an uncomfortable position. The discomfort creates uneasiness as the routine we’ve kept for an extended time … More Is It True – Is It Better the Devil You Know?
