FEMALE FUSION Helps Women Understand Each Other

An enlightening new book by Stacey A. Rowcliffe, "Female Fusion," aims to create a society of sisters by helping girls and women of all generations and backgrounds better understand each other.

"True connection can happen only if we open our hearts and minds and try to understand each other better," Rowcliffe says. "If females fail to learn how to 1) believe in self, 2) support other females, and 3) maintain a faith in something bigger than themselves, they develop unhealthy behaviors."

In "Female Fusion," Rowcliffe begins by addressing generational differences. She details the world events and societal mores that influenced the four adult generations, for better or for worse, to help those younger or older to appreciate each others' perspectives. She illustrates these differences using stories of how real women have handled the challenges and adversity they faced: celebrities, stories told by real girls and women she has interviewed, and even stories of women from the Bible.

Each tale also highlights how, despite their different backgrounds and experiences, women really are a society of sisters who are more alike than different.

"I used stories from the Bible because they help show how women over the centuries have shared the same qualities and the same challenges," Rowcliffe says. "While I do believe strongly that it's important to have faith in something bigger than yourself, I don't endorse one religion or one form of spirituality over another."

If women stop building walls between each other and build bridges instead, Rowcliffe believes they can become a unified society of sisters who support, teach and empower one another. But it first begins with learning to love yourself, she says.

"A female who never learns how to love herself will seek her love from the outside world through food, material goods and men, which can result in eating disorders, obsessive shopping and enabling/codependent relationships," Rowcliffe says.

Reviewers on Amazon have found her book inspiring and uplifting.

"If we all could understand why we think differently and let it be ok for [others] to have a different thought, we could be more supportive of other women and use the positive to manifest more and better!" writes Brooke Haider.

"This is a wonderful collection of stories and will stay on my bookshelf for my 2 year old daughter to read when she's older," adds Jen M.

About Stacey A. Rowcliffe

Stacey A. Rowcliffe has completed her master's degree in clinical psychology. She is a partner with The Boys and Girls Clubs in Billings, Mont., to provide Dove-inspired self-esteem and confidence building workshops for girls. She lives in Billings, with her two children, Brittney and Ryan. "Female Fusion" is her second published book. Rowcliffe believes that no matter what people are battling, their mindset and response determine the paths their lives take.

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