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The Gift of Sally Ride’s Secret
I stayed up until 4 a.m. last night reading Lynn Sherr’s biography, Sally Ride: America’s First Woman in Space, an unwise choice, given my schedule for today. Now, I’m sitting on my flight home to Seattle from NYC, where I … Continue reading
Why I Wear My Mother’s Robe
My mother died four years ago. Every morning I wake up, and without thinking I put on her robe. Of all the precious things she gave me; a sense of humor, a love of Mondays, her favorite ring and her … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer, cancer mom, herstory, inspiration, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, Michelle Frost, Resilency Coach
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5 Inspiring Women of 2014 – Or Is That 6 with 2 at the International Space Station
Samantha Cristoforetti was born in Milan in 1977 and has spent her life pursuing what, at times, may have seemed like an impossible dream. After being one of the first women to apply when the Italian air force opened to … Continue reading
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Tagged activist, Dr Stella Ameyo Adadevoh, education, Elena Serova, herstory, humanitarian, inspiration, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, International Space Station, Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Peace Prize, Samantha Cristoforetti, Sister Lucy Kurien, Tuğçe Albayrak, Violence against women, women of 2014
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When I Called My Stepmom “Mom”
I was two years old when my stepmother Gini burst into my life like a glamorous, marauding Valkyrie set on bending me to her will. She had platinum blond hair worn in an Aqua-Net bouffant, thick black eyeliner, and a … Continue reading
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Tagged family, friendship, herstory, inspiration, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, Mother, stepdaughter, stepmom, stepmother
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How My Daughter Has Inspired Me & Changed My Life
When my daughter Nichole was born, her diagnosis of Down syndrome hung over me like a heavy, wet blanket. It clung to me, robbing me from any feelings of love. My motherly instinct was nowhere to be found. I went … Continue reading
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Tagged daughter, Disability Matters, Down syndrome, Ellen Stumbo, herstory, inspiration, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, Mother, parenting, special needs
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Playing Your Part to End Violence against Women
By UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy Award-winner Nicole Kidman raises awareness to end violence against women. With UN Women, she has travelled to countries, highlighting the challenges and solutions on the ground to … Continue reading
Robert Downey Jr.’s Heartfelt Tribute to His Late Mother, His Inspiration
Upon the recent passing of his inspiring mother, Robert Downey Jr. posted HERstory on Facebook – a story which is deserving of being shared. She actually passed away September 22nd, 2014 and I was very moved by this touching tribute. … Continue reading
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Tagged Actor, Elise Ann Downey, Grandmother, herstory, inspiration, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, Mother, Robert Downey Jr., tribute
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