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A Word to the Wise

By Karla Harper

My narrative is that of a person who grew up in a working class neighborhood on Chicago's South side. I am mother of three boys, ages 15, 12 and 8.  I live in Connecticut with my husband of 19 years and work in Manhattan in Digital Media sales. I am focused on the continuous struggles of balancing work, home, marriage, the fear of failure, of risk and the ability to gain a greater perspective of what is truly important. How would I live my life if I knew there would be no tomorrow?

 

Each of us has a set of problems, whether with kids and parenting or work and managing deadlines, MBOs, or quotas.  What I've learned is our challenges are all relative.  We often believe our experiences are unique and unbearable.  We become consumed ... Read more...