Miscellaneous
Alex Barlowe is is a best selling author, and participated in the same anthology that Doretta was involved in. She achieved her happily ever after, and understands that there is work to get there, and ever more work to maintain it. She is a strong believer in taking care of your mental health, and having a good support system behind you. She is a source of inspiration, and a reminder that good things come to those who work. Summary Alex tells Doretta about her chapter within the book, and gives some of the background and commentary from the author's perspective. Doretta and Alex relate back and forth about prayer, therapy, and support. They also talk about mindset and some of the issues with having a closed mind. She talks about some of her plans for speaking engagements and groups within her local community. She shares some of the steps she took to move beyond her old circumstances and into the place she is now. Quotes “That doesn't mean I can just relax and bask in happiness, it comes with work and it comes with every day maintenance.” “The first step was reaching up for help. Over coming adversity was not something I did on my own” “Too many people suffer in silence” “There are so many fragmented people walking around still hurting. “Needing help doesn't mean you're crazy, it means you're human and had something happen to you” “I don't think you can ever be told, or inspired too much or enough” “Reach up for help” Links http://www.alexbarlowe.com/ http://womenwillbloom.com/