“Marital separations or any breakup can cause great sorrow and anger. We can feel both emotions in no specific order or length of time. Truthfully, hopelessness took residence in my soul for several years. The dissolution of my marriage was extremely painful to deal with, not knowing how to fix me was the worst. There […]
We’ve come a long way from the roles defined for us decades ago. Having women in the C-Suite, as business owners, leaders of countries and more than ever before in US Congress. We are bulldozing this gender’s path to greatness. Growing up, I didn’t see females that looked like me on television, government or in […]
Women have been under the microscope for decades. We’re expected to stay youthful, beautiful and keep a tiny waistline. The pressures are many, not to mention unrealistic. Keeping it all in place while maintaining a flawless look doing it. I don’t know about you but the work is exhausting! The game of pretend can eventually […]
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. […]
Life’s challenges come in a variety of shapes, sizes and potency. There are all kinds of lessons to learn. It seems we would need superhuman powers to battle the thoughts that creep into our heads after things go sour. A volcano of emotions erupting, bringing more turmoil than we bargain for at times. It takes […]
Romance and erotica novels have a vast female audience between the ages of about 30-54. It’s estimated to be the most popular genre generating revenues in the billions. Harlequin Book, anyone? Decades ago, Jackie Collins books sold like hotcakes because the stories had a perfect balance. A love story with the just the right amount of […]
The occasional girls catch-up lunch, drinks, or spa day conversation can be an eye opener. Girl-chat is often uncensored and covers a wide spectrum of topics. It enlightens me on the various ways couples disagree relationship when it comes to matters in the bedroom. Decades ago marriages were mainstream. The model was usually a carbon […]
We’re crippled by the idea of an end. The words “The End” have such finality. A divorce or separation, death or any event forcing major change can bring extreme distress. My mother says, “The only thing in life that has no solution is death.” I often referred back to those words when my marriage died. […]
The euphoria felt in the first stages of love can resemble the intensity of a fiery inferno. The heat produced creates an environment of wondrous emotion. The initial few years may feel borderline magical. We protect our love while under the spell of it. Enchantment, not easily broken. Time offers comfort and security but sometimes […]
Our eyes see what they want to see. Life opens them to all types of ugly. Some of which can be too much to bear, at times. But what happens when we get a glimpse of something truly worth appreciating. Do you value it? Can you pause long enough to allow yourself an instant of […]
