Dear Girlfriends,

Since launching my blog and book, I have received hundreds of emails and letters from my readers. Within the digital and printed pages I have read about shattered relationships – marriages ended; broken lives – kids who went off-track; life-defining and sometimes life-ending diagnosis, and faded dreams of what could have been. But your courage and determination inspires me. I have been moved to tears by your ability to move forward, your determination to rebuild and your hope and faith in what lies ahead.

Because your stories are too good not to be shared with others, I have created a page on my Facebook Fan Page for you to share your experiences – not just with me but with other girlfriends who could benefit from your wisdom hard won. I believe that many of you could benefit from having a platform to tell your story and others of us will benefit from reading it.

If you haven’t visited my Facebook Fanpage – just click the “f” link at the top of this page and you will be directed to the site. Once on my homepage, look for “Share Your Story” on the left-hand menu. There you can write whatever is on your heart. Write about your favorite charity and why you volunteer. Tell us about your kids – their successes or failures or both. Pose a question of you’re in need of counsel or write about your faith – or lack thereof. Share a quote, a scripture, or a song that provides you hope. Pass on the gift of encouragement you’ve received from others. Or, pay it forward.

I’m excited to learn more about you, to read about your experiences and gain a new perspective from your point of view. Because there’s nothing I love more than being in the company of very wise, very generous, and very authentic, loving women.

Your fan,
Ellen