“The beginning is the half of every action.” –Greek proverb “It’s a beautiful thing to embrace lifelong growth, but DON’T BEAT YOURSELF UP if there are some things you can’t seem to change no matter how hard you try. Maybe they’re not things to change after all but rather things
“Every day brings new choices.”Martha Beck “The key to happiness—or that even more desired thing, calmness—lies not in always thinking happy thoughts. No. That is impossible. No mind on earth with any kind of intelligence could spend a lifetime enjoying only happy thoughts. The key is in accepting your thoughts, all
Today we at WFS want to thank Janis Corbin, a 4C Woman and former board member who selflessly gave to Women in Sobriety even in her final days. This generous bequeathment allows us to continue the work she began with Dr. Jean Kirkpatrick and be an open hand for all
Read MoreThank you Janis Irvine Corbin October 11, 1937 – April 8, 2023
Nadia Davis is the mother of three sons and is a writer, attorney, and kundalini yoga instructor. She graduated from UCLA with a degree in sociology, and Loyola Law School with a Juris Doctor. She has received numerous awards for her work improving the lives of others, including the John
EnJOY! the Journey WFS Virtual Conference June 9-11, 2023 Call for Workshop Proposals Do you have a particular interest or expertise that you can share with the WFS community during our 2023 Annual Conference? WFS is seeking workshop presenters for our exciting virtual event. The conference theme of “EnJOY! The Journey” opens
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With only days left in New York’s legislative session, we need your help to bring the Nonreligious Recovery Options bill to a vote. If passed, this bill would ensure that all individuals mandated by a court in New York to attend recovery support programs are provided with secular options. The bill has
Portland State University has opened the lodging portal for the WFS Annual Weekend Conference 2022! Select your stay, meal, and parking options for the weekend. Get registered ($50 early registration discount available until 4/22): https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?event_id=16125 Portland State University Portal:
Do you have a particular interest or expertise that you can share with the WFS community during our 2022 Annual Conference? WFS is planning for our in person conference and seeking workshop presenters for the event. The conference theme of “Bloom” opens up a very wide range of potential workshop
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
Hello Competent Women! I wanted to give a quick shout-out of love to all of our 4C women today! Whether you have a sweetheart or not, I sincerely hope that all of you can take a moment to practice a little self-love and self-appreciation today. I remember one year, well
