Tag Archives: Gail Cawley Showalter

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Why You Should Set Boundaries & Live Your Life

Set Boundaries & Live Your Life   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. […]

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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 […]

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Where Does Your Humility Come From?

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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 […]

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4 Ways to Create a Happy Home

  A Bite of Soul Food from a Tough Bird with a Soft Spot for Single Moms Listen to a brief message from Gail about ways to enjoy life. Related posts: Bonding with Family Fun & Lots of Ideas for Fun with Kids Gail holds a degree from Lamar University in Speech and a Master’s from the University […]

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Resources for Single Mom in Southeast Texas

Resource Page on SMORE Site I hope you will visit our resource page. It is loaded with agencies and information for people in southeast Texas. The site includes: Community resources Workforce Solutions Counseling Disability Assistance Domestic Violence Hotline GED Testing Center Housing Education Options Emergency Shelter Emergency Food Assistance Financial Aid for College We try […]

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Single Moms Get Your GED & Improve Your Life

A Bite of Soul Food for the Single Mom Listen as Gail motivates you to take another step towards a better life. Related posts: 5 Pivotal Choices & New Hopes and Dreams 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 […]

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Education is More Than a Dream for Single Mothers, It Can be a Reality

  Do you dream of getting a college degree? A bit of soul food for the single mom Related post: Interview with Kay Miller Horne

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Stay on the Path with THEE Light at the End

  Related post: Are You a Path Finder?