One decision can change the course of life, forever. It can set off a trail of events that may either improve life in some way or throw everything into a funnel of doubt and regret. Regret is draining and worthless. It has no benefit, other than force you into a world of examination. Contemplating the […]
Have you ever felt trapped? Confined by a lifestyle you enjoy but comes with an expensive price tag. Cornered into a job, you strongly dislike for the toxicity it brings to your life. Working at something you have no passion or interest in but it pays the roof over your head, education, cars or schools. […]
Dating someone with a child or children has its separate rule book. He might cancel last-minute because his kid is sick. Quick thinking romantic getaway weekends are rarely (or never) sprung on you. Dropping by his place at any given time, unannounced? Unlikely. We’re familiar with situations where women have the bulk of the parenting […]
Say It. Believe It. Never Forget It. Have you found yourself settling for less than you deserve? Accepting what’s given to you instead of asking for what you want in a relationship, career, life? Why do we allow others to damage our well-being by making us feel less than? Worse, tricked into thinking boundaries are […]
The About Me section of AW provides a brief summary of the woman behind the scenes. Rather, than give you with an updated summary, I thought answering some common questions will help readers get a better picture of the author writing these articles. What inspired you to start the Awakened-Woman blog? AW was started to […]
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 […]
The collection of books and films selling the soulmate storyline could be in the millions – maybe billion. A soulmate is believed to be someone created especially for you. Connected to you by an inexplicable force that only you understand. You sense you’ve known him forever but you haven’t. It’s a symbiotic relationship formed organically […]
On February 14th we celebrate Valentine’s Day. It’s the day many couples flood romantic restaurants to show adoration for their mate. Husbands, boyfriends, significant others rush to the scene of a jewelry, Godiva or flower shop to spend money in the name of love. Millions of women are showered with demonstrations of “I love you.” […]
The word “divorce” is often perceived as a bad word by participants and outsiders alike. It evokes negative emotions that can brew the most awful stew. The anger, resentment, and loneliness create a recipe for disaster. If you understand this wicked recipe, you can see how difficult and draining the process is over time. It […]
Have you ever ghosted anyone? Has someone ignored or declined your calls and texts after demonstrating interest or taking you on a date? It’s an unwarranted disappearing act chosen as a way to cut the legs off the possibility of a relationship. Leaving behind a woman (or man), puzzled and questioning what sparked such action. […]
