"Men (women too) often become what they believe themselves to be. If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But when I believe I can, then I acquire the ability to do it even if I didn't have it in the beginning."- Mahatma Gandhi

To heck with the Nay Sayers and Narcissistic, Negativity Junkies, they can say all the ugly things they want to about The Next Wives Club but we are living proof that it is never too late to live happily ever after. And that's what really has their panties in a bunch! ;) We will continue on our always progressive path of promoting harmony, growth and healing for blended families. If you aren't striving to make progress, you are standing still and if you are standing still, life will pass you by. 

My castle will never burn down because it is more than just four walls; it is the place where our hopes, our dreams and our love all reside~It is filled with trust, loyalty and contentment~those things will never burn.  My beauty will never fade because true and everlasting beauty shines from within.  My dreams will continue to manifest because I am a believer! If you believe...you will achieve! So eat YOUR heart out Nay Sayers, our lives are so fulfilled just knowing that our success is the best revenge! Queen of My Castle~Owner of My Feelings~A Work in Progress ~ xoxo Mrs. G ;)

It Was Never Between You and Them Anyway...

"People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered; forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives: Be kind anyway. What you spend years creating others could destroy overnight: Create anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway. Give the best you have, and it may never be enough: Give your best anyway. In the final analysis, it is between you and God: it was never between you and them anyway."- Mother Teresa.

It was never between you and them anyway ~I LOVE that!!! Holding on to hatred, anger and resentments keeps someone else in control of you. At www.thenextwivesclub.com we urge you to take your power back! When we enter into a blended family situation we can never be fully prepared for all that can accompany the package. Often times we are at odds with an ex or the next of the ex or even our former in-laws (outlaws in my case) ;) there are so many family dynamics that it can seem that you have entered into a war zone with each person fending for themselves; or worse yet, we allow our children to become casualties of that war in an effort to hurt one another. 

We need to stop the madness! 

We cannot control the hurtful actions of others, but we can control how we respond! If you can learn acceptance, peace will follow. Remember, holding on to hatred is the easy part, it takes a heck of a lot more strength and courage to let go and be the bigger person! It can be done! And if you're not quite ready to let go of the hate...remember two things: progress, not perfection & a successful blended family is the best revenge! It's never too late to live happily ever after! xoxo Mrs. G ;)