Author Archives: Gail Cawley Showalter
Were You Ever a Single Mom Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place?
Single Moms find themselves in lose-lose situations. “For many women, difficulties and disappointments are frequent events; however, as with most rough journeys in life, there is much to learn. There are experiences that look much like “rocks in the road” but once they are polished, they become gems.” – from Living Learning Loving Revised Edition […]
Living Learning Loving book for Single Moms and Others
“As a woman who has been through a divorce and who parented three children for sixteen years, I have learned a few survival skills in the process and believe life is all about growth and letting experience be one of the best teachers life can offer.” the second edition of Living Learning Loving will be […]
Living Learning Loving for Single Moms
My book, Living Learning Loving, to relaunch with second edition in March “I’ve spent many days in solitude, some by choice—others not. Either way I have learned more, stretched more, and grown more during those times.” from the first chapter – Living with Solitude.
My Super Hero
From Humble Beginnings Super Hero Day April 28, 2022 My Super Hero was born on this day one hundred fourteen years ago. My dad, Clifton M. Cawley, was raised by a mostly-Irish father. Dad’s father was orphaned when his dad was killed while building the railroad in Del Rio, Texas. Since he was Irish his name […]
Heartache is a Kind of Grief
When you experience the heartache of rejection, a divorce or breakup, you are experiencing grief.
How to Deal with Difficult People
The more problematic is what to do about people who have caused you pain, physically or emotionally. These people may be risky for you to associate with. You have to decide whether or not to allow the person into your personal circle.
Meeting The Challenges of Single Parenting
A third of American households are now headed by a single parent. While every family experiences difficulty, there are unique challenges to raising a child all by yourself. There’s no one to step in when you’re overwhelmed by your responsibilities, and you bear the burden of decision making alone. But the rewards of parenting can make it […]
Who Are You?
“You have forgotten who you are. Look inside yourself. You are more than what you have become. Remember who you are. Remember. . .”
– Mufasa speaking to Simba
Gail Cawley Showalter 