Author Archives: Gail Cawley Showalter
Dangerous Religion
Martha Beck’s “How I Lost the Mormons and Found My Faith” reflects her skepticism towards cult-like groups that dominate followers’ thinking. Her journey from curiosity to caution emphasizes the importance of researching any belief system before allegiance. The author, known for aiding single mothers, shares her insights and experiences for personal growth.
Are You True to Yourself?
The Real You Related posts: Find Your Strengths, Learn to be Self Aware, Know Yourself, Personalities Help the Family-a very brief audio “This above all – To thine own self be true, and it must follow as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”– Shakespeare, Hamlet I’ve enjoyed being in […]
Please Spread fo Single Moms
I need a favor. Please call Barnes & Noble and ask if they have my book, Living, Learning, Loving. They do not have it on the shelf YET, but your calling could make it happen. Do this for the single moms you know. B&N Beaumont. Texas 409-898-1111 I raised three children as a single mother […]
Why Do Our Differences Divide Us?
Our Differences Ought Not Divide Us One thing you can’t help noticing in London is the diversity. It is common to hear three different languages in a matter of minutes while walking down the sidewalk. People are dressed in every possible type of garment. I do mean every possible type. The genuinely assorted culture came […]
Reviews from Podcasts I’ve Been On
Podcast Reviews “Gail has a huge passion for helping single mothers. She will be good for your audience.” Professor of Perseverance Podcast “Interviewing Gail Cawley Showalter was a masterclass in both grace and grit. Her voice carried a calm assurance that made you believe—truly believe—that your biggest goals are not just possible, but worth trusting […]
Finances as a Single Mother
Jamie M. Lima and Gail Showalter discuss the financial struggles and realities faced by single parents, focusing on debt management and employment challenges. They explore how financial hardship influences children’s financial habits and emphasize the importance of career-focused education for achieving financial independence. The conversation highlights programs and degrees that can aid single mothers’ success. […]
Education & Single Motherhood: Keys to Self-Sufficiency With Gail Showalter
Click image for the podcast recording. I raised three children as a single mother before I remarried. I have experienced the potholes, pests, and perils of being the single head-of-household. As an educator in both regular and special education for twenty years. I am the founder of Single Moms EmpowerEd, a nonprofit organization dedicated to […]
The Value of Being Alone – Living, Learning, Loving
Lessons of Insight and Encouragement on the Path of Motherhood Excerpt from Living, Learning, Loving I spent my early years entertaining myself, spending many hours in solitude. Later in life, after a divorce and three young children, I craved that time alone. And then I resented it passionately when it came, like the anticipation of […]
On Prayer from Living, Learning, Loving
Lessons of Insight and Encouragement on the Path of Motherhood Prayer can be a scream, a cry, or a whisper. Prayer is forgiving our self and others. Prayer is pleading with Almighty God. Prayer is a yearning to have our way. Prayer is a conversation; Prayer is being grateful. Prayer is being sorry. Prayer for […]
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