One of the things, I most enjoy about doing this podcast, writing, and interviewing is how much I learn in the process. Having the ability to share lessons continues to be a gift that fills me with gratitude. AW does not shy away from the strong subject matter. We believe difficult conversations that shed light […]
I didn’t know any better the first time it happened to me. The term had not been invented for the abusive behavior my boyfriend was exposing me to at the time. Occasionally, I stayed late at the office. He was always home but not this night. I walked into my quiet apartment, hoping for a […]
Love is intoxicating, even exhilarating but can also be detrimental to our health when falling for the wrong person. As women, we sometimes romanticize situations and become martyrs in relationships. It’s important to recognize that some loves are destructive, shoddy or plain rotten. We can usually sense when things are not on the up-and-up, however […]
Have you ever felt inspired by someone’s life? Has anyone you know been devastated by a traumatic or life-changing event then turned around to create an amazing life? Are you an example of what is possible when life forces you to sink or swim? Kellie Ann is a woman that has been strengthened by her […]
Relationships of any kind are a give and take. In an ideal world, we would like to have an equilibrium allowing both persons to have their fair share. Love, attention, nurturing, financial support, the list of human needs is long. We often barter some of these in order to maintain the relationship but where should […]
Modern couples make all types of arrangements nowadays to accommodate lifestyles. Men and women commit but live in separate residences or split time between domiciles. They choose alternate living situations to fit schedules, careers, finances or preferences. Many of the unions have a big challenge. It seems that mainstream does not embrace these relationships the […]
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 […]
Hope you are feeling inspired on this day! Born and raised in the city that never sleeps provides an interesting point of view on many things. It seems that by nature of our culture and environment, New Yorkers are perceived to be more open and candid about most topics. Rumor has it, growing up in […]
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. […]
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, […]