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As Sandwiched Boomers, don’t you agree that your women friends are a gift that you give yourself? Without a doubt, intimate friendships have always been important to women. But they become even more so as you face the transitions of children growing up and parents growing older. Findings from a recent MacArthur Foundation Study indicate that the emotional security and social support that these relationships provide for women have been a survival strategy for them in adversity. In fact, friendship is one of the keys to a long and more … Continue reading
We hope you all had a lovely Mother’s Day and were able to connect with your family members. We are happy to announce the winner of our Mother’s Day contest. Here is the winning essay, written by Sheri Fisher, who will receive a spring bouquet to enjoy, compliments of NourishingRelationships.blogspot.com and HerMentorCenter.com. “My mother has been gone now for twelve years, but the most significant thing I think she taught me was to be independent. When I was growing up she always worked at an outside job. Therefore, I was … Continue reading
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Tagged Father's Day, mother's day, nurturing, Stepping Stones, women, writing contest
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connecting with women
Blogging opens us up to the ease of connecting to women all around the world. Last week’s comment by Amrita in India confirms the value of sharing. She relates that she was inspired by our blog to start a journal and begin blogging herself. How about you? We hope you received our free monthly newsletter, Stepping Stones (TM), this week. If not, please visit our website, www.HerMentorCenter.com and sign up now so that you will not miss another issue. Please let us know by email if you would like to … Continue reading
