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Chapter 7

Resist Becoming “The Source”

I learned my lesson with this one. I took care of him, gave him what he wanted and he ended up hating me for it. I’ll never do that for a man again—of any age!

Sandy (age 56)

For many of us women, giving and taking care of others’ needs has been a way of life. We have been nurturing, supportive and always there for someone else. It is part of our nature AND it is learned behavior, but at this point in our lives it becomes necessary for us to learn how to receive. Receiving is as important as giving. It is an intrinsic part of the same cycle. Unfortunately, our society has established an unspoken law that giving is good and receiving is bad.