The first time it happened I was 12 years old. My uncle held me down and forced himself on me. Months later he forced himself in my mouth. Years later, my ex-husband did the same thing. For years I believed Read More
Making My Education Dream a Reality
Society tells girls there are things they can’t do. Even though most people won’t admit to this sexism, the invisible caution tape is there. But we have the power to relentlessly pursue our dreams and make them our reality. Throughout Read More
Live Your Dream Awards Stories: Jules Patrice Means
Jules is a past recipient of the Live Your Dream Awards, one of thousands of remarkable women reached by this renowned Soroptimist program. Jules wants to share her extraordinary story of how the awards have changed her life. What were some of the challenges Read More
Parenting Your Aging Parents: What to Do When You’re Mom to Your Mom and Dad
“It’s just like caring for a baby,” Yvette had said to my mom, trying to be helpful. She and my mom had just finished their lunch date, and were discussing my dad, who stayed at home that day. After his Read More
Teen Sexual Assault Goes Unchallenged in High Schools and Middle Schools
In the wake of the Time’s Up and Me Too movements sweeping across the globe, survivors of sexual assault and abuse have been encouraged to share their stories. Standing together, dozens of women accused Hollywood tycoon Harvey Weinstein of sexual Read More
The Women’s Movement as Art, Dance & Music: ‘Little Stones’ Documentary
Little Stones is an award-winning documentary that unites the personal narratives of four women around the world using art to create positive change for women and girls. From a graffiti artist speaking out against domestic violence in the favelas of Brazil Read More
Parents: It’s Our Responsibility to Educate Kids About Dating Violence
The #MeToo movement and the ongoing trend of “outing” sexual harassers has redirected our attention to the disturbing fact that sexual assault most frequently occurs in intimate and familiar settings: on dates between friendly parties. My 17-year old son had Read More
A Letter to Mom
Dear Mom, Every year, my sisters and I write you a letter. We put it in “The Mom Book,” a pink bound journal that collects years of Mother’s Days. Every year, I try to think of new ideas and new Read More
Gift of Love on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women in our lives who have shaped us into the women we are today, whether they are our own moms or other individuals who helped us in our journey. As many of Read More
Following Our Dreams Meant Empowering Women to Follow Theirs
Two and a half years ago, my best friend, Jen, and I started to toss the idea around about starting a business together. Our babies had just gone off to school for the first time, and we found ourselves at Read More