by AnnSheybani | Feb 21, 2012 | Faith, Interview, recovery, reinvention, sexual abuse, Starting Over, Yvonne Rousseau
Yvonne Rousseau considers herself a warrior. Sexually abused as a child, she turned a trauma that would have flattened the strongest of us into a one-woman mission to help other victims. Her recently released book, Beyond Myself: Reclaiming Your Life After... by AnnSheybani | Feb 12, 2012 | efficiency, mistakes, mountain climbing, Richard Bausch, Writing
My mother used to complain whenever I trotted up to my bedroom without taking the items she’d left for me on the stairs. She’d complain again if I came back down without bringing the trash can she’d asked for, or the jacket I needed for school. Two... by AnnSheybani | Feb 1, 2012 | Gala Darling, identity, Self love
I love , love, love Gala Darling. Her site is all about radical self love. My favorite among her posts: 100 Ways You Can Start Loving Yourself Right Now. In it she says: Make lists of reasons why you love yourself… & write down (or keep mental lists) of the... by AnnSheybani | Jan 21, 2012 | Authenticity, choosing a mate, Confidence, expectations, Faith, goals, growing up, husband, identity, Interview, marriage, parenting, reinvention, Self-Esteem, Starting Over, voice
To get your password for Bri’s interview, fill in your name and email in the box provided on the right. Bri Clark is a real example of redemption and renewal. Growing up penniless in the South, Bri became a master at street smarts. ... by AnnSheybani | Jan 12, 2012 | identity, running
Let’s face it. There are approximately 7 perfect running days per year. The rest of the time, it sucks to some degree. To be a runner, y ou have to learn how to run in all kinds of weather. You must know how to dress if you are going to run outside. Remember: it’s...