Focus Fashion Timeless

ship in my sorority, church and career roles. We share common identities of mother, wife, daughter, sister and mom. We sup- port and advise each other through life’s most complicated decisions, we cheer each other on in our accomplishments and yes we still get on each other nerves for short time periods. So,whyaresistafriendssoimportant?Idugin and studiedmy own need for female commu- nity and what pulled me toward my friend- ships as a primary support system in a time a great stress. I was especially curious to find out why women couldn’t fill this needwith our husbands or through the wisdom of books, advisors or other communities? Without communities of women, we often missopportunities tobe involved inour cities, to learn from each other, to empathize with other women and to share the benefits of laughter and a heart-felt hug. As women, we sometimes need to be re- minded what being a girlfriend means. Too often it takes an illness or loss to hit us with reality, realization, and appreciation of friend- ship.That reminder canalsobeassimpleasa caring card, a hug or an e-mailed photo. Once in a while we simply need to take the time to think about our friends, stop and live in the moment, and if at all possible, celebrate that moment. Hearsomebadnews?Callasistafriend.Have something great to celebrate? Share that cel- ebration with a sista friend. Want to feel pret- tier,belessstressed,behealthierandhappier? Spend some time with your BFFs. Recognize your need for friendships and fill that need with time and memories together.

Jun 2018, Timeless Edition

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