And after the book comforted me, it began to give me strength. The energy and enthusiasm to make my life what I wanted--for my children and ME! It helped me understand my own mother's painful divorce and my own pain as a child of divorce as well--and have compassion for both my mom and myself. I can now accept responsibility for my choices, and better yet, I can take charge of my own life and make it fabulous. Sheila and the women in her book are powerful examples.