Every Relationship is a Lesson....

What folks say about spring is true-there's something deliciously wonderful about the wealth of sunshine; especially after a historically brutal winter; colors of all lively shades beginning to border our streets-

Spring breaks, spring cookouts & barbecues, seafood boils, spring festivals, and of course-spring flings. People are just drawn to talk more to people, interact and show affection.



Just as the first weekend of spring approached, I even found myself laughing more, despite situations that seem more horrendous than hopeful these days..I can't explain it....what am I so happy about???

After all, this is my fourth spring as a single female in New Orleans. It's been challenging in ways I didn't envision possible. I've battled many issues and dilemmas, but I'm holding on to advice given to me by loved ones....and of course one of my favorite songs by India.Arie. Her song, These Eyes has a simple, yet profound bridge: Every Relationship is a Lesson.



In saying this, many of us have had ample chances to learn from relationships that go south.
But do we, really ? It's not easy to look deeper than 'someone not being right for us' or perhaps we become fixated on not being smart enough, successful enough, or pretty/fine enough. Somehow, we've got to get past those issues and see the opportunity on the other side of the door that's just slammed in our faces : )

I've begun to wonder what it will take for me to really dust myself off and prepare for who (or what) may be better for me, without beating myself up (and/or indulging in Vodka)

So now, I'm reaching out to the single people in New Orleans: We do know a thing about resiliency, since August 29, 2005. We've tackled lack of resources, housing, jobs, stability...


After four and a half years, how are we handling being single? Maybe we can help each other--All stories (good and bad) are welcome--As long as the lesson learned is shared-



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