I recently sat at a luncheon with a friend who was very pregnant and also very successful in her career. She’s a high-powered attorney and a pitbull. And I’ve always admired…
She Speaks
Read all our past anonymous posts from our She Speaks archives. The mission of She Speaks is to give a voice to the women who want to start conversations, but who are concerned with sharing their identity, for one reason or another. The posts don’t reveal personal details that can identify particular people nor do they promote bullying or bashing others. This series is designed to give women who can’t share their names an equal voice in the important conversations we are having at She In The CLE.
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When the Sh!t Hits the Fan, the Extended Family United Stands
So I usually have brainstormed ideas in advance and am working on a blog entry based on a memory of something that happened in…
Read MoreThe Unpopular Opinion of #MeToo
I am a white, millennial woman. I am a fierce feminist. I voted for Hillary. I have ALWAYS supported other women—and always…
Read MoreWhat Happened the Day I Called Out a Male Co-Worker for His Gender…
“Listen, we have to move our meeting,” my male coworker said to me in a huff. “Ok,” I said, mildly annoyed. Honestly…
Read MoreIn the Event of a Zombie Apocalypse
I met my current husband very early after our divorce. I wasn’t looking, but he just landed in my lap. I liked him, so I kept…
Read MoreAre “13 Reasons Why” Needed….Really?
I’ve watched the movies and TV shows. I’ve read all the young adult novels, and I’ve heard the countless stories about…
Read MoreThe Complicated Affair Continues
Yet another night waiting for him to text me and nothing. Tonight, I did not go to work. Granted, I have fractured ribs, but deep down I was hoping for him to want to do something with me…
A Complicated Affair
Editorial note: This post contains adult themes and language. Ahhhh!!! Another night sitting on my couch pondering about what I’m actually getting into…I don’t love him…
Co-Parenting Is A Sh!t Show, But It’s Our Sh!t…
Divorce is ugly. Whether you are the one that wants it or not; it’s not all kittens and rainbows. There is anger, hurt, loneliness, sadness, overeating, over drinking, lack of eating; if…
I’m Part of the Problem
I’m a feminist. I support and encourage women. I love seeing women succeed, climb the ladder and pursue their dreams. I feel connected to other women. They are all in my tribe. And…
I Love Me Too Much
“So, when are you going to have kids?” Not wanting kids yet, it’s a question I get a lot, as anyone who’s been married, but is currently childless probably does. It shouldn’t…
Being the Only Me in the Room
On goes the high-end leggings, you know the really expensive ones that supposedly makes you look fabulous while you workout, or at least that’s what I told myself when I spent over $100…
Maid Of Shame: A Wedding Tale Gone Wrong
Being named a Maid of Honor is such, well, an honor! You feel so amazing that a friend found you special enough to have you stand right next to her on her special day. And let’s not…
The Lies Women Tell
Women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It’s taboo to talk about, especially if you’re a woman. Men don’t want to think of their beautiful girlfriends or wives going number two – or…
Am I a Bad Feminist?
I am a die-hard feminist. A “grew up with the Spice Girls – GIRL POWER,” fight for equal pay, women control their own bodies, pink-hat wearing feminist. But I have a…
