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THEN & NOW - A Connected Woman Feature
Monchel Hollins was born into obstacles. From poverty, to being raised in a single-parent household in a rural small town, the pitfalls meant to distract her were plentiful. As a youth, she acted out and saw her life spiraling out of control. Young and married and already seeing a life of government assistance, Monchel changed her path and began an educational journey that led her to eventually earning her Master’s Degree before the age of 30. Education may have saved her life, but Monchel knows that even with all the sacrifices it’s all still worth it and that has been the game changer her life needed. Read more…
Then & Now : Monchel Hollins
Monchel Hollins was born into obstacles. From poverty, to being raised in a single-parent household in a rural small town, the pitfalls meant to distract her were plentiful. As a youth, she acted out and saw her life spiraling out of control. Young and married and already seeing a life of government assistance, Monchel changed…
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Give Connections this Christmas
Give Connections this Christmas by Lura Hobbs I love the holiday season, don’t you? The sights of Christmas lights, grand Christmas trees in parks and at malls and festive wreaths on doors everywhere. The smells of fresh Christmas – trees, apple cider, egg nog and sweet potato pie – warm me despite whatever the weather…
How to Stay Stress Free and Find Balance During the Holidays
How to Stay Stress Free and Find Balance During the Holidays by Lisa Herbert The holidays are approaching fast and that means days spent shopping, family gatherings, and office parties. The hustle and the bustle of the holidays can often lead to feeling like you’re being pulled in many directions. Just thinking about the many…
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Child-Free: Choosing to Not Have Children
Child-Free: Choosing to Not Have Children By Esther R. Kane Five years ago, while I was going through my midlife crisis in a big way my friend and colleague, Maryanne Pope starting a blog called “Mothering Matters” and asked me to write a piece on my decision to go child-free as well as my…
Navigating Challenging Relationships Over the Holidays
Navigating Challenging Relationships Over the Holidays By Liz Brown The holidays are rapidly approaching and can be a time of joy and a chance to reconnect with family and friends. But for many it can also be a time of stress due to strained relationships, unhappy memories of the past, too much to…
Keep Your Children Safe! ID, Online, Toys, People – Many Dangers
Keep Your Children Safe! ID, Online, Toys, People – Many Dangers By Paulina Roe Your kids – please keep them safe. Teach them, register them (with a reputable company), set up location services, and love them unconditionally. Teach your kids to be wary of strangers. Teach them to ignore strangers’ requests for their…
The Power of the Present Moment
The Power of the Present Moment By Rosina S Khan Do you find yourself living in the past or future? How about relishing the present moment? There is power in it. In what ways? Can you relate? Read on to find out. Living in the now makes you aware of your surroundings and…