Gail Cawley Showalter

Living Learning Loving Gail Cawley Showalter

Single parenting is hard, but you are not alone. So many books for single mothers focus on the "mothering" part of a woman's life, but in Living, Learning, Loving, Gail Cawley Showalter focuses on the personal issues each woman faces, which are compounded by being a single mother. Gail shares her struggles and heartbreaks as well as her triumphs as a woman who found herself as a single mother of three for sixteen years. Her insights and guidance have helped and encouraged young struggling moms for many years who are dealing with, loneliness, grief, money issues, dating, learning to set boundaries, understanding your personality, learning to have fun again, going back to school, and more. Each chapter has a SMORE to Consider at the end with thought provoking questions that can be used as a personal journal or in a group discussion format. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Chapter 1 Living with Solitude Chapter 2 Living with Boundaries Chapter 3 Living with Grief Chapter 4 Living with Courage Chapter 5 Learning To Be Self Aware Chapter 6 Learning to Prioritize Chapter 7 Learning to Wait Chapter 8 Learning to Value Morality Chapter 9 Loving the Fun Chapter 10 Loving the Growth Chapter 11 Loving the Power of Prayer Chapter 12 Loving with Wisdom Gathered from Others About the Author References Sample Chapter 1 - Living with Solitude SMORE TO CONSIDER: How do you feel about being alone? Love it Hate it Not sure Describe a time where being alone was peaceful. In what ways do you embrace solitude? Reading Journaling Surrounded by nature Taking a long soak or shower Describe a new activity you are willing to try in which you can experience solitude that refreshes your soul. Name two areas where you would like to see "profound growth." Describe what that growth would look like. (If you can see it - You can do it.)