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Think about it, what would your life be like without your girlfriend? I know mine would not be as fulfilling. If you are like me, you have five or six girlfriends that you are really close with. One is adventurous, one is a comedian-just hilarious, another prays with you and one always tells you the truth. There have been studies that show having friends improves your health. Friends, good friends help make you a better "you".
In my book, The Friendships Between Women, I asked women to write about their girlfriends. And, they did! They shared stories of how, because of their girlfriends, they were able to survive losing a child, losing a parent, going to prison, and finding their way in a new country, following a genocide in their native land.
They also talked about enjoying "girl's" nights, going shopping, as well as, how female mentors changed their lives. These letters were so poignant, that I took the women into a recording studio and we created a CD-with the women reading their own letters. It was a
such a special time!!!
Take a look at the pictures of my friends. Hopefully they will remind you of yours. And, then write me a letter about your best girlfriend, and why she is so important to you.
We will post them. Make sure you include where you are from. Share your friend with others!
Elaine
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 Elaine and Paston Stuart in Jonestown, Mississippi  Elaine with women guest of the day  At a mothers' rally for Elian Gonzales in Cuba  Reporting in Havana  Elaine speaks to Coretta Scott King (photo credit: Joseph 'El Wise Noisette)  Elaine with Urban Voices Editor, kenneth Braswell and Tom Joyner Morning Show co-host Sybil Wilkes (photo credit: Joseph 'El Wise Noisette)  Elaine with best friend City of Albany Alderperson Carolyn McLaughlin. (photo credit: Kenneth Braswell) |
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