Feminism & Women For Sobriety by Jean Kirkpatrick, PhD In the early years, I was always startled when persons referred to WFS as part of the feminist movement and yet, I see quite clearly that it is. Although I always knew that the values sought for through the Program are
“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.” ~~Eden Ahbez “To be fully seen by somebody, then , and be loved any how this is a human offering that can border on miraculous.” ~~Elizabeth Gilbert “To be loved and to love, takes courage.
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” ~~Maya Angelou “Life goes on….whether you choose to move and take a chance in the unknown. Or stay behind, locked in the past, thinking of what could’ve been.” ~~Stephanie
“You are never alone. You are eternally connected to everyone.” ~~Amit Ray “Growth is uncomfortable because you’ve never been here before. You’ve never seen this version of you. So give yourself a little grace and breathe through it.” ~~Kristin Lohr “No man was ever wise by chance.” ~~Seneca _______________________________________________________________ #8 The fundamental object of life is
“Be softer with you. You are a breathing thing, a memory to someone, a home to life.” ~~Nayyirah Waheed “Today, let this be a reminder and a permission slip to love and nurture yourself, may your self-talk be kind, patient and forgiving. May your pace be gentle, your breath slow and full. The next
“The more grateful I am, the more beauty I see.” ~~Mary Davis “I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness—it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” ~~Brené Brown “I looked around and thought about my life. I felt grateful. I noticed every detail. That
“She believed she could, so she did.” ~~Unknown “Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” ~~Dalai Lama “Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” ~~Marthe Troly-Curtin _______________________________________________________________ #5 I am what I think. I am a capable, competent, caring, compassionate woman. _______________________________________________________________ Statement #5, the core
WFS Virtual Weekend Conference June 12 – 14 Hello 4C warrior women, We hope this notice finds you healthy and safe during these unprecedented times. As you may have heard, our in-person annual conference had to be postponed to 2021 due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. However, we are very
“You are not a problem that needs solving.” ~~Eckhart Tolle “When it hurts—observe. Life is trying to teach you something.” ~~Anita Krizzan “You can’t calm the storm, so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass.” ~~Timber Hawkeye _______________________________________________________________ #4 Problems bother me only to the degree I permit.
Women for Sobriety Spring Update April 15,2020 WFS Responds to the Pandemic In a March, 2020 meeting the Women for Sobriety Board of Directors discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the WFS major service areas. The President/CEO and Board have focused on finding solutions that balance protecting public
