WOMEN ONLY!!
Goddess Share Allows Women To Heal Together
Courtney Allen
Issue date: 4/15/06 Section: News
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Henderson, a junior at Mercy, struggled with the separation of her parents when she was six years old. She was always a daddy's girl, spending weekends with her dad playing basketball and ice-skating, but what she enjoyed most though, were the long car rides with her father and the little private moments that they shared. Sadly, he passed away in September of 2004.
Devastated by the loss, and realizing that there must be other women like her who have experienced similar life experiences, she created the Goddess Share club as a base from which women at Mercy can talk through their issues and begin to heal while growing closer to one another.
Henderson said she realized that women go through so much in life, and occasionally they reach a point when they don't know exactly how to handle those things. However, she feels that if women communicate more with one another, together they can help each other to get through hard times.
"A group of females sitting around talking and making sense made me think about the choices I make and what I mean to myself. It's been really great to have these meetings, and Henderson is a beautiful and wonderful listener and person," said Jeannette Jones, a sophomore, who told The Impact that the meetings have helped her to realize her worth.
Henderson, who doesn't consider herself a leader but just someone who wishes to help those in need, looks to God, pastors and family for guidance. When asked what advice would she give to the young ladies at Mercy College, she stated,
"Whatever you set out for in life, work your hardest to achieve it. You will be faced with a lot of trying times, but don't let that stop you. As long as you have faith and good will you can do anything."
As for the men, she advises, "Respect yourself, and remember that you are looked up to whether you know it or not. It doesn't matter where you come from or what hardships you face; it's how you overcome them and represent that breakthrough."
Henderson has been determined to succeed at a young age. When she was five, she was told that she was too young to sing a solo in her choir. Disappointed but determined, she sang to herself everyday and developed an exceptional singing voice.
Henderson told The Impact that her pet peeve is wasted talent, and she disapproves of students depriving themselves of the full-college experience, believing that if a person's life is not going as planned, then it is up to them to take the steps to change it. She feels that the more students focus on learning and gaining knowledge, the more Mercy College will become a positive environment.
The meetings have now concluded for this semester to allow fellow "goddesses" to prepare for final exams and projects. Announcements for future meetings will be posted on Pipeline and flyers. The meetings are free to all who attend and are open for women only.
"This group really helped me and my relationship. It also empowered me as a female," said Diane Smith, a 19 year-old sophomore at Mercy College.
For more information on meetings and times, contact Imani Henderson at bkstar11207@yahoo.
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