The Program in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s StudiesMy life has been so inspired by a group of women affectionately called the HENS.
This name was given to us by our daughters and nieces. Growing up as teenagers we attended different high schools and some attended college but our bind wasn’t broken. We raised our children together even those who didn’t have children we all became that special group of aunties loving everyone’s children.
The Hens are a unique group of women. All of us have different personalities and talents but this was not by accident it was for a divine purpose. To educate, encourage, uplift, correct and strengthen each other to keep moving forward. We have learned to find what was hidden underneath, fear, loneliness, discouragement and unforgiveness.
We don’t have to be what everyone expects us to be. We are wonderfully designed and must be true to our “Respectful Self”. Having the same group of sister support for over 40 years is a rarity. Growing from teens into seasoned women aging from 50’s thru 70’s we have shared lots of experiences. Through it all The Hens is a legacy we are proud to share. It has proven the power of sisterhood which stands the test of time. We are living our best life and have passed this love and strength to our daughters, granddaughters and grandnieces. When the name HENS was given to us many years ago no one knew how we would grow to love it and how wonderful it feels to be called HEN!
