What Women Achieve Here

If it were not for you.. well, I don't think anyone else would do what you both have done for us. You have given us a place. You have given us free advice. You have shared you love. And we love and need your Hugzzzzz. I send out my Hugs to all the gals.. connected by the air that everyone breaths. flowing over the entire earth.. and just one big hug with Dorothy and Mike in the middle. It is like having the sun shine in the middle of our lives. Shine on gal.. we'll keep coming back for more Hugzz. Thank you ...is only a part of what I feel toward you great effort to help women from all around the earth. "what the world need now was love sweet love..." and Dorothy.. you have given it a written form... Peggy

Just wanted to say I wish this site had been around 20 years ago. It is the best thing I have seen in a long time. Congratulations to you. Vicki Dubendorf

It is with a glad heart that I write to you this time. For the longest time I walked around with my head down, always looking at my feet and never paying attention to anything that was happening around me. Thanks to you, I have finally started to look up and look past the end of my nose. I discovered that there was someone patiently waiting for me to notice her, a very quiet person with a very tiny ego. Behind the ego is a remarkable person who has a very strong character and a complex life. I want to climb the highest mountain and yell at the top of my lungs. DorothyL@womensselfesteem is the greatest! I thank you from the bottom of my heart and from the center of my very soul. You have shown me the light, even though it was in front of me the entire time. On a different note, I wish you could change the name from womenselfesteem to menandwomensselfesteem. I hesitated writing you in the beginning because of it. Thank you once again. Ali Cat

In reference to almost every article in this website. I thank you for having these available. All my internet research narrows down to these articles. Every time I begin to think that I am the only one that has feelings anymore, I read these articles and reassure myself again. Every time I become emotionally weak I come here for your support. Thanks again for saving my relationship with my fiance. Cilla

You are a terrific woman and I am so glad you have this web site. You have helped me grow so much. And now I love life with every breath and just feel like I shine with being who I am. We are all special.. and I love your shining heart and you give great hugzzz.... and I am so happy with my life because of you. Love and smiles and hugs Peg

This comment was sent to Dorothy from a very good friend!! Huggzzzzzzz Stacy!!! "This sums it all up...what you have created..strength in numbers...knowing you are not alone... "Some people go to priests; others to poetry; I to my friends." – Virginia Woolf ~D~ Stacy (WSE member)

Amazing website, as are all the women I've met here so far. The funny thing is, I've never been to a "women's" site before, nor did I ever think I'd enjoy it - but this place, well... it's something special. Erin

"I just wanted to say thank for all that you have done for me. Without this website and the help and support that I have recieved from here, I would not be who I am today. Thank you for being here." WSE member

Thank the Jesus Lord and God O Mighty for all that, and for this site. A miracle that it just popped up, and since I search for a solution to help me out, and see what happens when you push yourself you can find an answer and GOD can send you that answer. That saying: God helps those who help themselves! I believe that! Holly-Ann

"I wanted to tell you where all can see just how much I love you for all you have done with your site, your blog, and your personal investment in all our lives. I would never have come this far with out you, nor would many of the other wonderful women at the site. You deserve a humanitarian award for all you do" WSE member

"I just read the article on "Tips" I was surprised that it was so.....straight foward. But it is direct and uncomplicated, maybe even enough for guys to get. Can I copy & paste it to an email and send it to my hubby!!!!!!" WSE member

"A lot of the girls here read you articles and you have become quite popular here. Not only is Dorothy a real person, but she is cool also. We actually got to meet her in person, kind of, D's Bistro." The girls at The Mayo Clinic

"Don't really know where to start...this site has changed me. The support, humor, love, and kindness of everyone involved overwhelms me. On one of those "dark" days you can always find someone or something inspiring here...and when you least expect it connecting to someone else can make all the difference. Many days I feel like I am unqualified to help someone else but then I realize that sometimes just listening and sharing can be all the qualifications you need." WSE member

"Thank you for giving so much of your self the way you do. Your articles, comments and insight truly make me feel like I am not alone and that is a huge step to moving forward." WSE member

"This is an excellent website for women. It's great to know there are women out there who care as much as you obviously do about the site, and your members!" WSE member

"just cruising saw your blog. WOW! thank you for the free advise. My wife will be happier and I will send her here." unknown

I just love a site that puts all the attention on womens needs and issues. We all need a friend sometimes, and in this site I have found many. Thanks Dorothy and keep up the GREAT work!! Bobbi

Jade here always lagging behind but wanted to say hiya and to say that although it takes me a while to come back here and read through everything ( Mickey your story was just inspirational ) wanted to thank Dorothy for all she does on this site. i leave it always feeling just a tad bit empowered and not so alone Jade

Hi Dorothy I want to hug you so much for, first of all showing me what a hug is for and how good it feels. Secondly for your beautiful site. The time that it has taken you and the special care and passion that you use to bring us women this site is amazing. I have met very few women in the world that actually care to the extent that you do. To be there for me every minute of the day, and to write back to me everytime I write something silly to you, is a true friend. I could not have changed my life without you and your site members. The women that your site has attracted as members are a true Godsend to me. I love you all. Hugs from Shelby Shelby

"Isak Dinesen, who wrote Out of Africa , once said: (" All sorrows can be borne if we put them in a story or tell a story about them.") When women bond together in a community in such a way that "sisterhood" is created, it gives them an accepting and intimate forum to tell their stories and have them heard and validated by others. The community not only helps to heal their circumstances, but encourages them to grow into their larger destiny." Dorothy and Mike: Your 'couple power' is just remarkable! Heartfelt grats for your vision to start this site and the energy it takes to maintain it. Perny

Don't really know where to start...this site has changed me. The support, humor, love, and kindness of everyone involved overwhelms me. On one of those "dark" days you can always find someone or something inspiring here...and when you least expect it connecting to someone else can make all the difference. Many days I feel like I am unqualified to help someone else but then I realize that sometimes just listening and sharing can be all the qualifications you need. Thank you Dorothy (and Mike) for the endless hours you've spent developing this haven. There is a front row seat in heaven with your names on it. Stacy

D~ This is an excellent website for women. It's great to know there are women out there who care as much as you obviously do about the site, and your members! Erin

Dorothy, I am still making my way around your site but what I have come across thus far is really wonderful. Thank you for giving so much of your self the way you do. Your articles, comments and insight truly make me feel like I am not alone and that is a huge step to moving forward. Lizzie

Dear Dorothy, You site for self-esteem is great. It is more helpful then any therapist that I have gone to. Peggy

Hi Dorothy. I had to come by and sign this book. You know me, gotta be involved in all things related to the WSE site! Seriously, I wanted to tell you where all can see just how much I love you for all you have done with your site, your blog, and your personal investment in all our lives. I would never have come this far with out you, nor would many of the other wonderful women at the site. You deserve a humanitarian award for all you do girl. Love you Mickey Mickey

Hi again. It's been quite some time since we have posted I think. We still visit most days. We were talking about this latest blog for most of the mid shift and have all come to the same conlusion, which never happens around here. That is why I am writing now. It takes a lot to get all of us here to agree on anything. I hope it's OK to take a quote from your page. Your entire article and when you wrote about one of your members, MJ is right on track. "It takes courage, determination, motivation, and a will to live life better, but it is so worth it! Taking action to change your life is scary, but the change can be wonderful! You have to take action, period! That's the key." We have printed the whole article a few times and it is hanging all over the place. We have taken the part that I quoted above and have posted it in most of the patient's rooms that have over eating problems and disorders. For most of the patients that have already read the quote, they just stand there for a couple of minutes and think. Then it sinks in and they realize that THEY are the one that has to do the work, not just us and the doctors. It's a true eye opener for most of them. We have your website listed at the bottom of the paper also to let them know that we didnt make this up, a proffesional did. I just wanted to let you know that you are still making a hit here at the clinic and you are right on target with your website and articles! Oh, one other thing before I get back to work...You might be interested to know that a few of the doctors now have some of the over-eaters helping the under-eaters here at the clinic. Most of us nurses agree that they got the idea from your website, "women helping women"! Again, thank you. The Girls at the Mayo Clinic

This is Peggy and I want you all to know that as my self esteem has grown , and so have I. I am bi-polar 1 and taking 5 different medications for it now. Self esteem is very important . Learning it and sharing feelings with Dorothy and all of the gals has helped me . I feel that I am growing "up" everyday, and that I am a good woman. It feels good to feel good about being me, myself and I. Peggy

When I feel inadequate, subhuman and even doormattish(is that a word?) and I need some loving care I come into the bistro and someone is almost always there. I can count on one of the wonderful women here to give me a hug, say sorry you feel bad.....and now "knock it off"! They never fail to remind me how much I have to offer and how much damage one tiny negative thought can do to a person. They never fail to make me feel that I am more than I ever thought I was. And how much I can be! I love you all, Valerie Valerie

I JUST WANTED TO SAY A FRIEND HAD SENT ME YOUR ARTICLE ON JEALOUSY AND CERTAINLY HIT HOME AND FELT SO REAL. I WANTED TO THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND ALSO CAME TO YOU SIGHT AND THINK YOU HAVE A WONDERUL CONNECTION HERE WITH WOMEN AND SELF ESTEEM. I ALSO AM A VICTIM OF ABUSE AND I JUST WANTED TO APPLAUD YOU ON YOUR TERRIFIC WEBSITE. VICTORIA

I've recently read your article "Why Do Pretty Girls CRY?". I just loved that piece and it led me to your other articles. I just wanted to say that I love your writing and thanks for writing from an honest yet emotional point. My very recent girlfriend was just like the gals you describe in "Why Do Pretty Girls CRY" and nothing I said worked I guess. So even though we broke up I sent her the url to your article. Your writing is up there with Francois Truffaut's movies, imo. So thank you for sharing your thoughts they're inspiring to say the least. A.

As always Dorothy, you are doing a terrific job!!! I look so forward to your newletter. The articles and inspirational quotes and positive feedback is what every woman needs, some more than others, but just wanted to tell you to keep up the fantastic work!!!! Victoria

D~ Love it! Thank you for the new area of Q's and A's about you! I think it is a great topic! Also, i love this site... did i ever tell you that? LOL Hugggsss! Lisa Trpilel (WSE member)

Thank you for your web site. It has made a tremendous impact on my life. Right now I am one a "manic high" some would call it. I just call it happy to be alive and happy to know you. And I am so happy that you let me share my feelings.. you have taken kindly to me with all the different view points that I go though. You are right about self esteem .. and it being soooo important to women. For a while I , as a women , have been told to be nice, help everyone and of course to be happy. But to be happy is not a commanding word.. it is a state of being. I will always be reading your articles..and find that going over them again and again..helps me learn what you are trying to teach us. It is a spiritual part.. the part about being happy.. a feeling about oneself.. You are showing all of us on your web site how to be happy with OURSELVES with self esteem. Thank you .. Peggy (WSE member)

Hi to all You Beautiful Ladies . I know I have only been here a couple of weeks, but I would just like to take this moment to thank you all for being there for me when I needed you most. Alot of people have no idea about my past. But it is my family that is suffering with all that I'm going through and what I'm putting them through. My husband came out last night and said to me that is is starting to see the old me again! not all the time but just on the odd occasion. He also said that I seem to be getting more and more happier everyday which is making him feel better as when I am having a hard time or bad day so is he. So thanks to you all because if it wasn't for all you my husband would not be seeing that old me slowly coming back. And a special thanks to you D! you are the one who started this site and you should be proud of all these wonderful women that you have and are helping. Well done! kisses and huggies to you all. Love Megan Lost28 (WSE member)

The "So what" self esteem advice article was hilarious. I totally agree with it! Sometimes, when I go out with a guy (im single-party time!) and he doesn't call me again I get upset and start thinking its me. I realize that no its not me, and SO WHAT!!!!!!!!There are plenty of men, who make enough money to afford me. I loved the article.. Thank u! :) Dayna

I am leaving a comment for: is there a quick fix for low selfesteem? I love the truth to this whole web sight its like the perfect place for me to go when my self esteem is in the gutter, which is more often than not. Thank you for inspiring me to keep moving forward. Joelle

I want to thank Dorothy and all the wonderful women who are courageous enough to face their issues and to share their personal struggles, on this website. I stumbled upon it and I have been blessed with the information I have found. As someone who has struggled lifelong with a lack of self esteem, it makes life more bearable and gives one resolve, knowing that we are not alone in this challenging world of ours. This website will be part of my "daily bread". Share each other's burdens and keep the faith in the ONE above who sees you as beautiful. Shannon

I have just found your site today and I think its brilliant! I did the self-esteem test and the results were spot on! Also the audio tape on jealousy great. So happy to have come across your site. I will enjoy reading all the articles and expect to have a long term membership with you. Best Wishes Paula

Some of us LIKE to do research and if you get short on time or stuck..please get with us. We would love to help. There are many of us with health issues and bouts of depression for one reason or another. I have found that while no one can take my physical pain away...being here around others gives me enough support to carry on and then some. When I first found this website 2 yrs ago I was looking for a support group that I did not have to travel to as sometimes driving isn't an option for me. Sometimes I needed support at night and we have no local support groups that I actually fit in. I have grown so much in the past 2 yrs...have gone from not even registering as a person on the self-esteem scale to being a 5-6 most days and even higher on some. All you shy ladies come on in and let us get to know you. We talk about many issues and sometimes nothing. We laugh a lot , cry some but are mostly just here to say hey, how are you (and mean it) and hang out! We all have opinions on issues that we are facing but you will find support in all of us. We will not judge or criticize you. So, get in here..let us get to know you and get to know us. Help us with our issues and vice -versa. Blessings to you all, Val Powerhse82 (WSE member)

The forum of Womensselfesteem.com is a wonderful place where we can hang out or otherwise open up about some of our most personal and pressing issues. I would like to publicly thank Val, Mel, D, Pamela, and all the others who have been so nice to me since I joined the forum back in February. I do care about so many of you that I have chatted with. As one of those ladies going back to school, I hope I have not seemed short on time or caring. Love you all, Ellen Ellen

I just joined 2 days ago, and I am so glad that I did! I am loving this site and community already and have met some great women here! I think that this is the best site that I have ever been to! Dorothy, you are doing a great job and I am so happy I found you, other GREAT women and this site! Thank you Julie Hugzzzz Julie

Hi Mom D. I tried hard to find a women's website better then this. But there are none. This website rocks. Even the ones that charges money are not even as close to good as this one is. There is none like this, nada, zip. Women Self-esteen should be recomended by all the women's doctors in the world. I acually belive that WSE have improved the live of many womens. Indeed it have improved their health. Therefore, I wanted to thank you for all the support and work you have put in to it. I am proud of you. I am a fan of you. Keep up the good work . Thank you Dorothy you truly are an angel. Jolinesaxa. Jolinesaxa