But, it’s often a woman’s too-muchness that makes her unique. It’s her iconic appeal.

People may laugh at your quirks and eccentricity, but let them laugh.

Embrace your quirks. They make you, you.  

It breaks my heart to see women fight against their true nature – the things that come so naturally, with ease – so that they don’t want to be perceived as too weird, too tough, too emotional, too sensitive, or too girly, too tough, too ambitious, too (fill-in-the-blank).

Are you ready to embrace your unique quirks?

With love,

Recognizing Your Own Value

It's easy to see someone else's value, especially those we admire and love. 

But when was the last time you considered your worthiness as a unique human being? 

When did you last consider the value of what you bring to the world - a value worth so much more than the sum of your societal labels (wife, mother, sister, daughter, employee, neighbor, friend)?

We tend to think our success is limited because of a lack of money, time, and energy, but this is not necessarily true.

When we don't recognize our value, we sell ourselves short and settle for less than we deserve. As a result, we might stay in unhealthy relationships, accept poor treatment from our boss or another authority figure, and never ask for what we want and need.

It comes down to knowledge and awareness: if you don't know your value, you cannot treat yourself as the precious gift you are.

Consider these ways to explore your own value:

• Forget shallow labels and consider values like compassion, generosity, respect, etc.

• Talk back to your inner critic; ask if it’s true or kind. If not, let it go.

• Take ownership of your self-worth by validating and affirming yourself; you don’t need a middleman. 

• Forgive yourself when you mess up (we all do!), and extend yourself kindness and grace.

• Celebrate your uniqueness. 

• Be confident about your own thoughts and beliefs and recognize that they’re valuable and valid.

My Reinvention in Progress with Felicia Sussman

I previously left a 23-year marriage and recently made the hard decision to leave a two-year relationship.

No more settling for crumbs.

I need to remember I can do hard things, and so can everyone in this community. 

My extraordinary goal is to become a coach/motivational speaker and help people who have been abused become their personal best, create dreams, and achieve them.

May we all find and increase our sparkle and shine together.

Live Like an Editor

Do you, or someone you know, deserve the gift of something truly extraordinary?

Why not give something genuinely transformative instead of another candle, mug, or soon-forgotten knickknack?

Imagine the impact on your best friend, mom, aunt, or YOURSELF of no longer waiting for a dream life but creating it instead.