“This is the first time I’ve decided to leave a job without having something else lined up,” my friend Tonya* confessed to our small women’s support group. We applauded her daring, self-affirming choice and offered words of encouragement to bolster her confidence in stepping into the unknown. She knew she was doing the right thing, but wasn’t at all comfortable with the prospect of not knowing what was next.
Comments (Suzanne was awarded first place in the Communications Contest sponsored by the Delaware Press Association in 2009 and 2010. In awarding Suzanne first place, the judges shared their views on her writing:
2009 – “Very revealing and descriptive. The writer takes us on a journey deep within ourselves. The Christmas story is a masterpiece of feeling and emotion, brilliantly written. First place, hands down.” Click here to read the article.
2010 – “I deeply admire Ms. Eder’s writing, whose seasoned wisdom is reflected in her essays. Her use of metaphor and her lyrical voice beautifully resonate. Thought-provoking, inspiring and spiritual in tone, these columns challenge readers toward boldness, risk-taking and inner exploration to put themselves on a path to a more fulfilling life. I would follow her anywhere. Eder justly deserves First Place.” Click here to read the article.
Suzanne is honored to be a regular contributor to Living.Well Magazine, which originally published her award-winning articles.
"I just had to write. You have no idea how healing your article in Living.Well Magazine is to me, or maybe you do. To know that we are worthy just because we're here says more than you know to me. I get it at a deep and profound level. Your writings help to restore those feelings of self worth in me." - P.F.