Susan Thinks It's Fabulous

  S omething happened this week that made me rethink independence — not for a nation, but for a woman, a mother, a grandmother. That question hit me this morning, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. Breaking News: July 4, 1776 The Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Breaking News: July 4, 2025 Susan Asch unanimously (by herself) adopts a Declaration of Independence — for ourselves . What Does Independence Really Mean Today? I started thinking about Independence Day and what it means in 2025 — and my head started spinning. What does that really mean? As a country, I’m uncertain. As a woman, it means everything . If you feel you are an independent woman, hold on to it. Hold it close. Always own it — your independence, your peace, and your power. And if you're not an independent woman, would you like to be? Maybe not — and that’s okay too. Personally, I wanted my independence from the age of three. I remember it too well. And no...

I have had many discussions with women lately, especially young women, who are just getting their "sea legs for life".   I have had casual conversations and long, in depth conversations with these beautiful young gals and it makes me reach inside myself to see how I would have handled certain things....how I do handle certain things.  The funny thing is, I have had the same kinds of conversations with my older friends.  At the end of the day, we are all just girls... whether you are 21 or 51!  And the things that distress 21 year olds also distress 51 year olds. The years pass, and hopefully with that, women gain a certain maturity.  Confidence comes more easily as you realize you can "do this", whatever your this is.  I believe confidence and self esteem increase as we become comfortable in our own skin.  But how do you get there?  What can you do?  There are thousands of books that will tell you how.  I am  no authority...I am ...