A Friend in Me book review

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Recently, I read a book called A Friend in Me: How to Be a Safe Haven for Other Women that made me consider the wonderful network of women who helped me grow up. I’ve been so fortunate to have strong, brave women in my support group. My grandmother, mom, aunts, and teachers were wise women. As a teaching intern, I learned from one of the best teachers in the school system. When I landed my first teaching position, I was teamed with a colleague who helped to guide me through those rough waters. She’s still like a sister to me.  Not every woman has that opportunity to bond with other women, and it’s a shame. In the book A Friend in Me, I felt a gentle tug to reach out to those women who might need some extra support. Specifically, the book aims to bridge a gap between generations. That made me think of my friends Kathy and Marsha; both are about 10 years older than me, and took me under their wings with advice about marriage and motherhood.  Without their wisdom, my tough times could have been rocks that caused a shipwreck.  Even acquaintances from church and social circles helped me get through icy patches.  After I became a new mother, one woman from my church chatted with me at a church luncheon.  She vaguely acknowledged how difficult it is to have a newborn, and reassured me that it was okay to need a break.  I broke into tears of relief.  Everyone had been so nostalgic and sweet about the first days as a mom.  I was afraid that I was a bad mom for feeling the stress rather than the joy!  A Friend in Me urged me to consider how I’ve repaid that debt.  Have I offered support and resources to the new teachers in my school building?  Have I given a smile of encouragement to those tired moms at the playground?  A Friend in Me is a great reminder of how important it is to reach out to others, especially women who are younger.

If you’re trying to find a way to connect to other women, consider using a talent you’re already comfortable with.  For example, you could use your  Cricut electronic cutting machine to create custom plastic bookmarks for a book club, or vinyl lettering for the church nursery.  When the other women admire your handiwork, you can offer to show them how to use it for their crafts.  Offer to host a simple coffee club at your home, and let the ladies come over for a morning to chat.  Take a moment to smile at the cashier when you’re in that busy line at the store.  Every little bit helps!  A Friend in Me was the inspiration I needed to reach out to other women who need to be uplifted.

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  1. Tamra Phelps says

    this sounds like a great message! Too often, even when we want to offer help, we think it will be unwanted or seen as interference. It really doesn’t hurt to offer. The worst that can happen is you aren’t taken up on the offer, but it could be a Godsend to someone, too.

  2. Sherry Compton says

    I’m glad you had that bonding moment being a new mom. We really do need to be there for each other because we all need support sometimes. It’s amazing how petty a few women can be but the beauty and importance of women bonding together is truly amazing.

  3. Sherry Compton says

    I hope your support group is still there for you today. I am sure you are part of many people’s support groups. Too often we don’t know how to talk about something or think others will care, your friends do, and they can be such a support and guidance. Just being there or listening really helps. Today is forget-me-not day, a day to call up those people you haven’t talked to in awhile or a friend that lives far away. This would be a good book to send to them, too.

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