Feedback about First Ourselves

Since its launch in May, 2007, firstourselves.com has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors from every state and from over 140 countries around the world.

We love hearing from you, and welcome your feedback. Here's what women love about First Ourselves:

"Your advice is not abstract.  What I really appreciate about your site is the practicality aspect of it – simple rules that I know that I can incorporate in my life."

"It takes a lot (atleast for me, to admit my mistakes and my shortcomings) and I sincerely appreciate that you were able to take that aspect and shed light on it."

"I am so grateful that this online community exists, and that it is somewhere I can come to reconnect my body to my spirit. I have spent far too long listening to my ego and my personality talk about my body as inadequate and ugly, instead of listening to the spirit urging me to love myself, to be thankful for this body that is ALLOWING me to have incredible experiences every day."

"Your website is going to be a big help to my spirit. I discovered it only recently and I think I can say without hesitation that it is going to help save my life by helping me LIVE my life."

"[Your blog] is not in a really “preachy” or “scolding” expression.  It is really positive...I am most definitely tired of negative images and messaging that subconsciously is being pushed upon us."

"The body image issue is something that I have seen friends nearly kill themselves over, even in an environment like Mount Holyoke, where women are taught to be empowered beyond imagination.  I really hope that we can find a solution to this madness and I am really happy that someone like you is shedding light on it.  I love reading your site."

"I love all the shows & magazines that champion the 'larger woman' & I root for them but I am still having trouble with my own self acceptance being the 'larger woman' struggling, struggling, but I'm getting there.  Your website is going to help me immensely. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!  God bless you!!!!!"

"This site is an oasis for me, a place to be refreshed and reminded to care for myself."

"I just found your site yesterday and I have already learned so so much! Thank you for all of the great encouragement you provide on this site. I just recently decided that taking care of my body is a lot harder when I am doing it for vain reasons. Doing it because it makes me feel good is so much easier! Thanks again!"

"I appreciate your insight, and as a 30-something mother of 3, I can really relate to alot of what you write about, especially the mommy-martyr subjects! Keep up the good work!"

"I just wanted you to know that something you wrote has changed my life."

"Googling for some information on making changes in my life led me to you and when I began reading from your posts it was like I was drowning from drinking in so much of what I've felt myself! The articles touched me in a positive way; giving me assurance that I am one among many and not an oddity with things that I encounter. Keep up the good work and I've bookmarked your site for more reading and learning!"

"I almost started to cry when I read this...Thank you so much for writing. It is a great comfort and strength to know that others have and go through similar struggles and come to peace with them."

"So many of the things you say hit really close to home for me. I find that almost every time I check your blog, there's something there that I've been struggling with. "

"Thank you for your incredible website! I look for inspiration daily to keep a positive outlook on myself and my life to benefit my children. We have a blended family with 5 children and I want all 5 of those children to grow up healthy and happy. It is often difficult to navigate this complicated life with exes and no extended family living close by. I often find this site to help in my journey."

"Thanks for all you're doing on First Ourselves. It's stuff that really hits home, to the heart."

"I just have to  tell you that your recent articles practically describe my life from the last few years.  Thanks for all your wisdom and insight...you are such an inspiration to me!!"

"I enjoy everything you write. You really speak to me."

"I bow deeply to you, Karly, as one of our greatest teachers. Thank you so much for sharing so openly and lovingly your awareness lessons."

"I ran across your blog here and thank you for your insight. What you wrote really touched me."

"I'll continue plugging along and referring to your site for support and inspiration!"

"I am always feeling lighter and more inspired by the time I finished reading any of your entries."

"Your site is full of encouragement and pick-me-ups. It always makes me feel good."

"Thank you for your encouragement and the amazing resources you are providing with this blog."

"Your website is awesome."

"I absolutely love what you're doing!"

"Keep up your blog... it's really very inspiring and helpful."

"Wow!  Great job of expressing what most women deal with. I admire your honesty and courage and wisdom...keep up the good work. It is so worth it. Thanks for saying it out loud!"

"This is so awesome!  Many of my favorite books are on your site. I will definitely refer women I work with to your site."

"Thanks for the support I needed when there really wasn't anyone to call."

"I do love your web site and want every woman I know to visit it."

"I just found your site yesterday and I have already learned so so much! Thank you for all of the great encouragement you provide on this site."

"Your writing is really intriguing and interesting, and I found your site very helpful."

"I love First Ourselves --- it's fun and easy to read, interesting, and motivating. Well done!"

"Thank you for sharing what you have learned."

"I checked out your website. Nice job. I enjoyed reading it as a mom and wife."

"This is a fabulous post. I can relate to it more than anyone could possibly know. And you are 'right on.'"

"Thanks for this - it's great. You've done a beautiful job and it made me feel connected just to see some of the resources you've included, as many of them have been on my own reading list this last year.  Your writing is thoughtful and easy to read - I felt I took something away from each entry."