The Unmasked Blog
Truth-telling for women done playing small.

Damn…That Elusive, Sneaky You
The last time I wrote a blog was around 8 months ago...and it was a doozy. I had announced that I had come out as a bisexual on Facebook and was in a committed relationship with my girlfriend. I was both terrified and excited, and this particular combination fed the...
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Who You Are Tomorrow Is Up To You!
Ever look in the mirror and wonder, "Why can't I lose this weight?" or "Isn't there more to life than this?" or maybe, "I'm successful, why am I not happier?" Stop asking yourself those questions and do something about it! Okay, I know, easier said than done right? I...
People Treat Us How We Believe We Should Be Treated
Most of us want to be treated with respect...oh heck, who am I kidding...we want to be treated special, admired even! Then when we take a moment to step back and look at our own lives, we realize that for the most part, we are surrounded by people who treat us...
Someday is actually code for…NEVER!
Someday = NEVER I know what you're thinking, "Deidre, someday is the farthest thing from NEVER...what are you talking about?" Let's start by thinking about when we use the word, "someday". Typically, it's something that we would like to have happen, but we either...
Book Review: The Hardline Self Help Handbook
Book Review Are you ready to make real, lasting, positive changes in your life? Are you tired of "trying" to make changes and failing? Are you ready to challenge yourself and win? Then, The Hardline Self Help Handbook by Paula Renaye is for you! From the front cover...
Are You Comfortably Numb?
The Voice in Your Gut...What is it telling you? Over the past several months, I've been taking a deep look at how I approach my family, friends, work, and life in general. And I've made some changes that I want to tell you about, but first, let me tell you how this...
Hitchhiker Star, Knee Slapping Music & Obstacles
At 7:30am, today started out like any other Thursday, I packed up my computer and made my way to the WCOM studio in Carrboro, NC. This is about a 30 minute drive for me and I enjoy every moment taking in the views on the winding back roads and listening to music. On...