SuperWoman Redefined: Why Being Independent is Overrated

by Ashley Hence

Hey, you, superwoman! Yes, you. I think your cape is a little dirty! Perhaps it's time to take it to the dry cleaners. You've been clocking overtime, working hard, getting so much use out of that uniform. It just might be time to take that costume off and clean it, maybe spray a little Febreze on it. Instead of driving that save the world superhero car, let's switch it up and you can just hop in the passenger seat while I drive for a second. Buckle up-it's “go time!” I’ve previously had random conversations with my friends and family about life, and one of them mentioned that other people just seem to “have it all together.” This made me think Well, I don’t. Whenever I say that, the person I’m speaking to always says, “Well, you always seem like you do.” This made me think if only you knew what’s really going on behind the smile. It also made me wonder how many other women have so much going on, but just aren’t comfortable enough to be transparent, shed their independent “I can do it all” cape, and let the world “Hey, I’m struggling over here!” That’s what sparked the idea for this book. I want to speak to the modern-day woman to discuss the thoughts, fears, doubts, questions, and day-to-day activities she doesn’t talk about due to fear of being judged. I hope you can relate to something in this book and that it will inspire you to start a dialogue about how to get help with this thing called life. I also hope it helps you better understand the importance of self-care. And I hope to encourage you to recognize your badazzness. Enjoy.

161 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 10, 2019