Inside the House | The Women's Housing Coalition

Welcome to “Inside the House”, the Women's Housing Coalition’s blog which chronicles the lives of five women in our program; Laura, Juanita, Malaya, Heather, and Billie.

Though not their real names, these ladies will post every day in some combination (except weekends) until December 31, 2010. You will experience their joy and sadness, successes and failures, happiness and frustration, as they work toward becoming self-sufficient individuals.

As you follow their lives this year, we hope you will gain some insight into the courage and strength that all of our residents must put forth each day to reclaim their lives.

July 30, 2010

Submitted by billie on July 30, 2010 - 11:22am

Billie July 23, 2010

Submitted by billie on July 23, 2010 - 8:22am

Hello, my friends! I had another wonderful week with my family. We all went to Ocean City for the day. My grandkids had fun on the beach. Everyone had a good time. My son's family went home to Florida on Thursday. I'll miss them so much.

Everything is going fine. I refuse to think about next month. As I said last week, it will take care of it self. So, for now I am enjoying myself and I will talk to you next week.

July 16, 2010

Submitted by billie on July 16, 2010 - 11:01am

Hello friends! This week has been fantastic! The depression has lifted and I am flying high with excitement! My 2 grandsons arrived from Florida on Monday and their parents will be here today. I now have 5 little ones to take care of this week!

July 15, 2010

Submitted by juanita on July 15, 2010 - 1:40pm

Today I am feeling somewhat frustrated because I feel that all the hard work I have done in my lifetime boils down to whether a person likes me or not. My education, work ethics, morals, values, experience ... none of that matters!!! Only if a person likes me... that determines whether I get hired on a job. I just can't wrap my mind around that.

Heather’s Blog – July 14, 2010

Submitted by heather on July 15, 2010 - 8:14am

I had a nice change of pace at work on Monday. I volunteered to help out at the Center’s golf tournament fund raiser. At noon there was a nice lunch for the players and helpers. For most of the afternoon I rode around on a golf cart handing out cold beverages to the players.

Heather 7/9/10

Submitted by heather on July 9, 2010 - 3:45pm

A friend recently had an operation so I’ve been cooking for three lately. I made a delicious Szechuan Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry and thought I’d share the recipe.

Heather June 24th

Submitted by heather on July 9, 2010 - 3:11pm

The House is holding its July 4^th picnic this weekend. We are expecting 50 people! I’m making brownies and Darn Good Chocolate Cake. I know a lot of people will want this recipe. Here it is:

Billie 7/9/2010

Submitted by billie on July 9, 2010 - 10:57am

Hello my friends. It is good to talk to you again. The emotional roller coater I found myself on last week has come to a stop. My depression is stabilized. I feel better and I'm able to think clearly.

July 2, 2010

Submitted by billie on July 6, 2010 - 8:45am