https://anempoweredspirit.com/community/ Cathy Chester, MS Advocate shares decades of wisdom Sun, 30 May 2021 21:14:34 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://anempoweredspirit.com/community/#comment-28256 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:11:49 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2016/01/15/community/#comment-28256 I do think that small circles are best, and then the larger picture are people who have one or more things in common with you who are also part of your community. I'm so glad you found your circle and have slowly stepped outside your comfort zone. Welcome to blogging!

]]> https://anempoweredspirit.com/community/#comment-28255 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:04:47 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2016/01/15/community/#comment-28255 Being part of a community has always been difficult for me. As an only child born to older parents in a larger extended family where I was the youngest by a decade, I've always been rather solitary. So, too, have I always chosen my small circle of friends with a cautious hand. Since starting to blog, I've learned to open myself up a bit more, though it's definitely outside my comfort zone. The blogging community has been far more welcoming and accepting than I ever thought it could be, and it's all of them who are teaching me, daily, what a strong community can be to a solitary soul like me.

]]> https://anempoweredspirit.com/community/#comment-28245 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 06:37:47 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2016/01/15/community/#comment-28245 That's exactly right, Estelle. The right kind of community is best for women. People who support you despite the inevitability of life's ups and downs, ones who are there for altruistic reasons and not selfish ones, are the ones I want to be a part of.

]]> https://anempoweredspirit.com/community/#comment-28244 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 02:09:26 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2016/01/15/community/#comment-28244 Community and the right kind of support are essential for women. I find that whether it's writing, activism or emotional support the right kind of community makes a difference.

]]> https://anempoweredspirit.com/community/#comment-28243 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 20:51:00 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2016/01/15/community/#comment-28243 The new blogging community we are in is now part of my community of ladies that definitely includes YOU, Kimberly. I mention you all the time and are proud of all that you are doing. What a wonderful world we live in, eh? xo

]]> https://anempoweredspirit.com/community/#comment-28242 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 20:50:01 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2016/01/15/community/#comment-28242 More things we have in common, Carolann. I'm so glad you enjoyed my post and so proud of you for going back to school. Alas, that will always be a regret of mine. I wanted to go back for a Master's but once I was diagnosed that was impossible. We make lemonade out of lemons, right?

]]> https://anempoweredspirit.com/community/#comment-28241 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 20:32:41 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2016/01/15/community/#comment-28241 Community is what brought me to the blogging world. I felt I could connect with women who were at the same stage in life as I was -- and I was right! I've been lucky enough to meet you Cathy, and a whole network of women who inspire and delight me. You've all carried me through times of highs and lows. For that, I'm grateful.
Kimberly XO

]]> https://anempoweredspirit.com/community/#comment-28240 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 20:29:04 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2016/01/15/community/#comment-28240 That's a great question, building a blogging community is one of the most important things you can do. I was raised the same way as you and chose to stay home with my children especially when they were little. It wasn't until I was in my 40's that I completed my masters degree and worked as a full-time professional. I loved my decision to do stay home with my kids and never regret it either. Great post Cathy, very relateable!

]]> https://anempoweredspirit.com/community/#comment-28239 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:40:08 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2016/01/15/community/#comment-28239 Whatever makes us happy is what works best! I like being with friends but I love my alone time as well. xoxo

]]> https://anempoweredspirit.com/community/#comment-28238 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:39:02 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2016/01/15/community/#comment-28238 Hold that place in line for me, Lois! I'm a comin'! <3

]]> https://anempoweredspirit.com/community/#comment-28237 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:29:36 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2016/01/15/community/#comment-28237 Community is always important but even more so now that the world often seems so crazy. I feel very lucky to have a great network of people I love in real life and online, and that makes a huge difference. We have a tribe waiting for you here any time you're ready, my friend 🙂

]]> https://anempoweredspirit.com/community/#comment-28236 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 18:52:17 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2016/01/15/community/#comment-28236 Because I'm such a loner (not shy; just not real open and such), building community isn't always top of mind for me. So thank you for the reminder. I'm thankful that of the few communities I halfway participate in, you are in most! xoxo

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