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" I am Woman hear me roar " - Helen Reddy 1972 Now there is a song! We

sang it as our class song when I graduated from nursing school. You might

want to memorize the words ladies! There are a few versions - as she

sometimes changed words as she sang it.

I am woman, hear me roar

In numbers too big to ignore

And I know too much to go back an' pretend

'cause I've heard it all before

And I've been down there on the floor

No one's ever gonna keep me down again

CHORUS

Oh yes I am wise

But it's wisdom born of pain

Yes, I've paid the price

But look how much I gained

If I have to, I can do anything

I am strong (strong)

I am invincible (invincible)

I am woman

You can bend but never break me

'cause it only serves to make me

More determined to achieve my final goal

And I come back even stronger

Not a novice any longer

'cause you've deepened the conviction in my soul

CHORUS

I am woman watch me grow

See me standing toe to toe

As I spread my lovin' arms across the land

But I'm still an embryo

With a long long way to go

Until I make my brother understand

Oh yes I am wise

But it's wisdom born of pain

Yes, I've paid the price

But look how much I gained

If I have to I can face anything

I am strong (strong)

I am invincible (invincible)

I am woman

Oh, I am woman

I am invincible

I am strong

FADE

I am woman

I am invincible

I am strong

I am woman

On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 12:36 AM, cynthiamiltonburns <

cynthiamiltonburns@...> wrote:

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> Sonja, I had a friend that left her husband because he was not paying any

> attention to her or of course the honeymoon period was over. I got out my

> old 45 record and may a CD of I will survive for her. It is a great son and

> I sing it often. We are strong women who can survive but not if we keep

> letting a man mentally abuse us. He will not break me cuz I will find

> somebody knew, Im not that same old little girl who fell in love with him

> and I will survive.

>

> Thanks for sharing what I am sure is a very painful memory of hurt and

> neglect. No one deserves this to happen to them but it does every day. This

> life is so stressful but should be made easier by every one pulling their

> own weight.It does take a village to raise kids like ours. I give you the

> mom of the year award for pulling out and doing this on your own. Of course

> you have been doing it on your own while you were married it is just an

> award you would have never won while he lived at home. I am glad to know

> that surviving cheating and getting a divorce can be done. Many nights I

> have wondered when to let go and why would I stay in a relationship that is

> causing me pain. I grew up in a loving home with both parents. Of course my

> mom and dad had fights but my dad loved my mom. My mom passed away about 10

> yrs ago and my dad has missed her so much it breaks my heart. My husband

> would had me the axe and say go for it if it would give him peace. I believe

> when you play you pay. He asked for a second chance and I am trying but my

> heart is so broken I don't think I will ever get passed this. You give me

> hope to carry on. Thanks Cyndi B

>

>

> >

> > & gt; & gt;

> >

> > & gt; & gt; Cyndi,

> >

> > & gt; & gt;

> >

> > & gt; & gt; You certainly have endured more than your share of awful, awful

> situations. You are still standing, no matter the battles you face, and know

> that many are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers during this

> difficult time.

> >

> > & gt; & gt;

> >

> > & gt; & gt; Cling to your hopes and your fierce mother-love and your faith

> in the goodness of those who share this journey with you. You have

> continually been stronger than I could ever imagine myself being, for sure.

> >

> > & gt; & gt;

> >

> > & gt; & gt; God Bless us, every one!

> >

> > & gt; & gt;

> >

> > & gt; & gt; Beth

> >

> > & gt; & gt;

> >

> > & gt;

> >

> > & gt;

> >

> > & gt;

> >

> > & gt;

> >

> > & gt;