Greener Pastures
By the time we’ve reached the half century mark, many of us have speculated the grass might be greener on the other side, so we put ourselves out to pasture far from the familiar herd we once grazed alongside. It wasn’t long ago I found myself struggling to stand my ground like a shaky colt about to negotiate rough terrain for the first time. It had been nearly a quarter of a century since I’d been single and on my own by choice. What most women take care of routinely during the course of a lifetime had eluded me. I never so much as licked a stamp, wrote out a check, used an ATM, or handled money even though I contributed substantially to the state of the union. I didn’t know what it was to pull up to a gas pump at a filling station, let alone pump my own.
I learned to shoulder a lion’s share of responsibility for myself a little at a time with the support of my mother and sister– the wind beneath my wings. Alas, the close female friendships I once held dear had been forged by similar circumstances, a painful lesson learned shortly after my declaration of independence. Single women instill resentment in those still trapped in their own discontent and disillusion. Though I first grappled with my imposed exile, I’ve come to terms with estrangement.
A newfound sense of empowerment gradually washed over me in morsel sized increments. Not only have I mastered all of the aforementioned tasks, but I’ve become quite adept at shaping my own destiny and managing my affairs—financial, that is. I’m quite guarded and protective of my privacy, wary to befriend and trust. Nevertheless, I commend anyone who makes the daunting decision to trample over the spoils and venture where the grass is greener despite its heavy toll. You cannot put a price tag on liberation and self-fulfillment.
Eva Pasco
Author, UNDERLYING NOTES
Free Excerpt (Chs 1-3): http://www.booklocker.com/books/4431.html
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Women's Fiction novelist: Undergoing a midlife renaissance, I rekindled my passion for storytelling by composing fiction that taps into significant issues affecting the lives of women. Tired of reading about super women reinventing themselves by scaling mountains or paragliding—I attempt to exonerate unsung heroines who navigate life’s arduous course on a daily basis.
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