Who is a woman who has influenced your life?

     March was international Women’s Month. This is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women in history to the present day. International Women’s Day is on March eighth, and in 1980 President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of the 8^th National Women’s Week. 7 years later congress passed a joint resolution declaring the whole month of March Women’s History Month!

          At Olive Branch last month, we had an infographic in the waiting room along with a book to showcase the theme of this month. In addition, we gave the opportunity for our beloved clients to anonymously write anything about a woman who has influenced their lives, like the title hinted at. The women who were written about included: girlfriends, moms, late moms, influencers, great-grandmas, sisters, mentors, grandmothers, teachers, daughters and aunts. It is evident that all of these women have beautiful souls and people who look up to them whether they know it or not.

People called these women

·       Hopeful

·       A blessing

·       Loving

·       A light in the darkness

·       Hard working

·       Strong, a model of strength

·       Resilient

·       Showed me through struggles

·       Compassionate

·       Had servitude

·       Selfless

·       Warrior

·       Survivor

·       Their teacher

·       Unique

·       Special

·       A model

·       My rock

·       Patient

·       A lioness

·       Kind

·       Smart

·       Faithful

·       Truth seeker

·       A shining star

·       Funny

·       A wonderful force

·       The woman of her generation

These are empowering and hopeful words for every woman out there. No matter what, you are doing great and people love and look up to you. Thank you for being you. It is easy to forget how great you are sometimes so take this blog as a reminder and look back to it whenever you need motivation to keep being your beautiful self. Also, take some time soon to genuinely thank a woman who inspires you, sometimes they need to hear it. 

If you or any woman in your life may be dealing with some hard times and would like to speak to a professional feel free to contact us at Olive Branch Counseling Associates, Inc. in Tinley park by calling (708) 633-8000, or at 6819 167th Street in Tinley Park, Illinois, online at https://www.olivebranchcounselingassociates.com/. Olive Branch offers therapy for individuals, couples, and families. We would be happy to hear from and see you!

Hope Meegan

At the Front Desk