Author Archives: Gail Cawley Showalter
Why Are You Afraid to Be Vulnerable?
What is the Value in Vulnerability? When we were children, we used to think that when we were grown-up we would no longer be vulnerable. But to grow up is to accept vulnerability… To be alive is to be vulnerable. –Madeleine L’Engle As a single mom, I wanted to appear that I had it […]
What is Really Important When Raising Kids?
A bite of soul food from Gail, a tough old bird with a soft spot for single moms. Gail holds a degree from Lamar University in Speech and a Master’s from the University of Texas. She married Sam after raising three children as a single mother. She was an educator in regular and special education […]
Courage for Single Moms on 9-11
9-11 This entry is in honor of single mothers everywhere inspired by the single mothers who attend the SMORE Class at Calder Baptist, Beaumont, Texas. COURAGE I didn’t know any victims of 9-11 personally. I met someone months later and she told me of working with Todd Beamer’s sister, who helped established the Todd […]
Our Children Have Unique Personalities-Cherish Each One
Cherish Each Child’s God Given Nature
Tips for Single Moms
New Ebooklet for Single Moms or moms who are mothering alone You may purchase the Ebook on the SMORE Site for just $5 If you have any difficulty downloading please email – singlemoms@smoreforwomen.org Gail holds a degree from Lamar University in Speech and a Master’s from the University of Texas. She married Sam after […]
Boundaries Create Respect in Relationships
Gail holds a degree from Lamar University in Speech and a Master’s from the University of Texas. She married Sam after raising three children as a single mother. She was an educator in regular and special education for eighteen years, finishing her professional career as a Braille teacher. In 2007 She founded SMORE for Women. […]
You Can Return to College as a Single Mom
LaTasha Returned to College as a Single Mom A very brief audio: Related posts: Kay Miller Horne returned to College, Baby Steps Back to College, A Bite of Soul Food The following is an interview with LaTasha that might inspire you. Feel free to share with others. I am and have been employed with the […]
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