Ever since I had my first baby, the gym has been part of my life. Back then, I went because I wanted to look fit. Now, I go because I want to live to be healthy, strong, and full of energy all the way to 90 (yes, 90!).
The walking partners emerged from their vehicles, greeted each other, and decided on their route for the morning. Would it be six to eight loops on the trail inside the park? Would it be one loop on the trail and then the trek to the coffee shop? Would it be a straight trek to the coffee shop? Visions of coffee, chai tea, and pastries dancing in their minds might have had something to do with the final decision!
I’ve spent more than two decades helping women navigate life transitions as a therapist. And as a Black woman who has walked through divorce, remarriage, and shifting circles of friendship, I know firsthand what it feels like when the people you once leaned on don’t quite fit anymore.
Your heart is the relationships in your life that you nurture while building your empire. Let’s talk all about the age-old question: Is there a way for women to truly have it all—the thriving business empire and nurturing relationships?
When we were younger, friendship was simple. It was sitting together at lunch, playing tag at recess and if you fought, making up over a pack of skittles or a shared cone of ice cream. Hurt feelings were patched with hugs and promises to always be friends, no matter what.
My fifteen-year-old sister had been hit by a drunk driver and killed instantly. I remember standing at the coffin, confused and afraid, with no explanation from the adults around me. That moment left an imprint on me, though I couldn’t understand it at the time. I was only seven years old, and I had already experienced the fragility of life.
