Girlfriendology National Friendship Support Month

Because October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we here at Girlfriendology are proclaiming it “National Friendship Support Month.” And why not?! We girlfriends need to support each other through all the tough stuff in life - breast cancer, domestic violence, economic challenges, political differences - even the silly ‘bad’ stuff like bad hair days and poor shopping choices!

So, we’d love your input on our latest Girlfriendology Newsletter. Do you have ideas on how we can be a better friend? Comments on our blog articles or podcasts? Thoughts on friendship and stories about the women who bless your life with their friendship? Read our newsletter then please share. Together we can make the world a better place, one girlfriendship at a time!

Subject: Girlfriendology 101: October - Nat’l Support Your Girlfriends Month?

Girlfriendology 101 Guide to the Online Community for Women based on Female Friendship	October 28, 2008

October Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Dear Girlfriend,In some ways, October is National Support Your Girlfriends Month. Why? Because October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Both of these situations impact our girlfriends in tragic ways without any provocation or reason. Each challenge us to draw on our girlfriends for strength and community, for assistance and support, and for friendship and love.

While Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence are both horrible, our awareness of them teaches valuable lessons. We need to remind our girlfriends to practice self-exams as this still is the earliest method for discovering the most prominent cancer among women in the U.S. And, we need to be aware of the signs of domestic violence and offer our support and assistance.

We count on our girlfriends to be there for us, and we need to model this behavior with every opportunity. Talk about these tough subjects. Be informed and share your knowledge. Open up the discussion so we can all learn from each other and take care of our friends.

This month, and every month, support your girlfriends. That’s what girlfriends do.

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* Listen to a 10 Minute Lesson on how to be a better girlfriend to a friend with cancer.* Buy Pink Gifts for your girlfriends.

* Share the Girlfriendology podcast with TAMI BOEHMER with your girlfriends so we can all be better girlfriends to friends with cancer.

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OCTOBER: Share your fall or Halloween story about you and your girlfriend(s).

NOVEMBER: Share why you’re thankful for your girlfriends!GIRLFRIEND PICTURE PROJECT: Share your friendships with us and we’ll feature you in an upcoming book or calendar.

Pink Gifts -
Say ‘you care’

Not just for October or for those with breast cancer, pink gifts are a considerate way to be a girlfriend and to show you care about them and their health.

Check out our PINK GIFTS (and more pink gifts!) for perfect presents for your gal pals! Also, find GREAT GIRLFRIEND GIFTS at Girlfriendology!

Debba Haupert, founder of Girlfriendology

“The Secret of Life is Enjoying the Passage of Time.” James Taylor

I love that quote. It reminds me to appreciate and enjoy those moments when I get to be with my girlfriends. Walking with Barb yesterday, talking to Rhonda this weekend, hearing from Allison, seeing my friend Jill last weekend - I want to remember and appreciate time with each of them.

With whom do you pass your time? When was the last time you met a girlfriend for coffee or to go for a walk? How could you make a friend’s day? How can you be a better friend?

Make an effort. Spend some time. Reflect on memories. And, be there for your girlfriends to support them through any illness, struggle or challenge. Celebrate the good times. Share your life. That’s what girlfriends do.

Thanks girlfriends! Your friend,

Debba Haupert, Girlfriendology
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