Category Single Mothers
Why Kids Need Boundaries
I’ve had occasion to think more recently about parents who want to be friends with their children. They don’t want their children to think of them as mean. They take it personally when a preschooler says, “I hate you.”
Are You on a Spiritual Path?
Walking Your Walk from The Wisdom of the Enneagram, The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for threw Nine Personality Types If we are honest about being on a spiritual path, every day we must embody the truths that we understand-indeed, every moment of every day. We must learn to “walk our walk” in […]
How Can I Be Strong as Single Mom When I Feel So Weak?
Choosing vulnerability is not our usual choice. We can learn, however, the honesty of being open can bring strength when we think we are weak.
How to Find the ‘Message’ in the Chaos
You may think that there is absolutely nothing good that can come from the chaos you are living.
Hiding Is Not Humility-My Own Worst Enemy for Single Moms
by Gail Cawley Showalter, Founder of SMORE for Women from My Own Worst Enemy by Janet Davis Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you heard a voice in your head say, “Just who do you think you are?” And what was your answer? Did you back off? Did you cower? Did you have a […]
Transitions Challenge Us to Take a Step Upward
Transitions Look on every exit as being an entrance somewhere else. – Tom Stoppard A new year has dawned and we can look forward to our new days ahead. When our lives go through a change of seasons it is easy to see only the surface side of the situation. If the transition is sad […]
How to Accept Life on Life’s Terms
As the years have gone (or flown) by I’ve learned a few lessons. The main one is I’m not the one in charge. It is only when I release that I am able to embrace life.
How to Maintain Your Vehicle
Car Maintenance Tips
If your car overheats (steam from under hood or gauge shows hot) do NOT continue to drive it. Do NOT remove radiator cap! Do NOT add cold water while still hot.
How to Set Personal Boundaries
When I decided to teach Boundaries in our Sunday class at Calder Baptist Church I thought we would cover the material in a few months. A year and a half later we were still on the subject. I’ve found that women, especially divorced and single mothers, have serious issues with boundaries.
Gail Cawley Showalter 