Good morning everyone,
I started Relationships Start With You because I wanted to reach out to women who were broken and in despair. I was once that same woman. It breaks my heart when I see my sister despondent, not knowing which way to turn or what to do. So, I became transparent about my own personal demons and insecurites to let women know you can make it. No matter what stage/age you are in life there is always hope. I take my business seriously; my page is not a place to see how many fans I can get but to reach out to my sister in need. If I can help one woman then my work is not in vain. I know what it feels like and I am no different from you. I’ve dealt with infidelity, physical and verbal abuse and it made me feel that life was not worth living. My first step towards healing was making the decision to get out of my depression, receive the help I needed, leave my toxic relationship and start anew. It did not bother me anymore what people said or thought about me; my number one concern was my sanity and the example I was setting in front of my children. I wanted to live and be happy. As a result, I graduated from college in 1995 and 1998, set free in 2004, married my soulmate in 2009 and lost 61 lbs. in 2011!
You are not alone!
From the heart,
Gwendolyn
Gwen Owens of Relationships Matter 
Just beautiful. Blessed! Thank you your testimony!
Thank you Rhonda! Blessings to you!
My FB fan page is http://www.facebook.com/RelationshipsStartWithYou.
My testimony:
I want to help somebody
to see the light today
I want to lend a helping hand
to show someone the way
I want my life to be
an example as I go
Cause i’ll never pass this way again…
Song: Worthy Vessel by Carole Allen Simmons
I loved your comment ‘it didn’t bother me what anyone what people said or thought of me.’That is very powerful and what a fabulous role model your children now have. Thank God for your transparent heart and soul 🙂
Thank you Carolyn!!! I am His vessel!
What an inspiration you are! Keep doing what you are doing. It is wonderful to know that there are people such as yourself that one can turn to for support and encouragement. You are amazing! 🙂
I just a vessel Tracey! Thank you so much for your kind words; I am humbled and grateful.
My testimony:
I want to help somebody
to see the light today,
I want to lend a helping hand
to show someone the way,
I want my life to be
an example as I go
Cause I’ll never pass this way again…
Song: Worthy Vessel by Carole Allen Simmons
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RelationshipsStartWithYou
I think the 1st lesson in Womanhood should be sister-hood! We need each other more then we think, just hearing each other stories help us get through rough times and enjoy the great times!