Co-dependence & BPD Codependence is defined in many ways. It is also very misunderstood by a great many people. There are many traps involved in being enmeshed in codependent relational patterns. In this article I outline 5 of the most common thought traps of those exhibiting codependent issues in relationships. I have learned these 5 main traps, not only from my own past life experience, but also over the last 9 years of life coaching with people who are wanting to change the ways … [Read more...]
EVE ENSLER is Taking Action in Maryland @ June 29-July 1
Hundreds of women's rights activists and supporters from every corner of the nation will converge in Baltimore, Md., this weekend, June 29 - July 1, at the National Organization for Women annual conference. This year's conference, entitled "Energize! Organize! Stop the War on Women," will focus on key issues that have been under attack, such as contraception coverage and the Violence Against Women Act, and NOW will adopt an agenda for the year ahead that addresses the ongoing War on … [Read more...]
Zainab Hawa Bangura, Sierra Leone – Sexual Violence in Conflict
Secretary-General Appoints Zainab Hawa Bangura of Sierra Leone Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Zainab Hawa Bangura of Sierra Leone as his 'Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict' at the level of Under-Secretary-General. Ms. Bangura will replace Margot Wallström, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for her dedicated service and able leadership in achieving milestones within a challenging … [Read more...]
RWANDA, Women Taking Action against legal barriers of birth rights
RWANDA, Women Taking Action against legal barriers of birth rights When Thabita Mukamusana’s partner died shortly after the birth of their child, she raised their son without hope of connecting him to his paternal family, or his inheritance, in her village in south-west Rwanda. Because the boy had been born outside of marriage, she believed that any claim would be impossible. Yet things recently turned around when she was able to access free legal aid for herself and her son, now 19. With … [Read more...]
Healing Chant of the Dalai Lama ~ WOMEN in RECOVERY
"As you breathe in cherish yourself. As you breathe out cherish all beings." ~ Dalai Lama ~ The Dalai Lama is bestowed with holding the world vision of 'compassion', his message to us that we all hold the power do the same. Just imagine, if all of humanity woke up with compassion in our hearts and minds tomorrow morning, just this one thing, every child would be fed, wars would end, capitalism, human trafficking and animal exploitation would cease and the list goes on. … [Read more...]
eWomen Network 12th Annual International Conference & Expo ~ July 11-15
What can you learn at this dynamic Conference? We have carefully selected top experts that practice what they teach and openly share their proven formulas for success. This Conference is jam-packed with content that can absolutely accelerate your cash flow and streamline your learning curve. Think of this Conference as a massive four-day breakthrough intensive that provides high level expert guidance, coaching and personal instruction for getting where you want to be faster. Below … [Read more...]
Claire Crossley – WOMAN of ACTION
A Celebration of Women is elated to Celebrate the Life of yet another trailblazer sharing her courage and strength with the Women of our World. This awesome powerhouse has Taken Action, turning at that 'fork in the road' and has decided to devote her life to the Single Mothers of our World. With her new initiative, thousands of Single Moms will be able to network, find careers, find mentorship, mentor each other and so much more. Celebrate this Success Story !!! WOMAN … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Character
Quite often, our experience of stress comes from our perception of the situation. Often that perception is right, but sometimes it's not. For instance, sometimes we're unreasonably harsh with ourselves or instinctively jump to wrong conclusions about people's motives. This can send us into a downward spiral of unhappiness and negative thinking, and can cause us to be unfair or aggressive with others. THOUGHTS BECOME ACTIONS .... Where Do I Begin? Thought Awareness, … [Read more...]
Love after Love, Derek Walcott – WOMEN in RECOVERY(Self-Love)
Love after Love LYRICS The time will come when, with elation, you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror, and each will smile at the other's welcome and say, sit here. Eat. You will love again the stranger who was your self. Give wine. Give bread. Give back your heart to itself, to the stranger who has loved you all your life, whom you have ignored for another, who knows you by heart. Take down the love letters from the … [Read more...]