Making It In High Heels

Kalifi has been explaining the origins of her name on countless occasions through out her life. Each time she does, she is reminded of her parents partnership.  Kalifi would normally associate her name with the spirit of her parents principals, but describes in Making It In High Heels, how her inspiration was nearly lost when death came between that spirit and partnership.

Kalifi was very close to her father growing up. They shared a special bond and were very open and honest with each other.  Kalifi details the last days of her fathers life and follows up with how her life changed after his passing.

~ In the months following my father’s death, I thought I held it together pretty well. At times, it was difficult, but I began to understand and appreciate the fragility of life.  I was in the throes of new independence, with my first apartment. I was soldiering through my third term in university, and presenting an unruffled face for my friends’ benefit and an attempt for a semblance of normalcy. ~

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A very brief entry which adds to inspiration in Making It In High Heels was submitted by Kim Schraner.  Kim recalls the death of her mother, and how she turned overwhelming grief into peace.

Death causes tremendous pain to its’ survivors, and leaves loved ones to endure countless memories.  Kim writes of her mothers death with maturity and understanding, and retells of an instance which brought her more peace than she had ever felt since her mother’s death.

~I walked through the dining room where we had so many dinners, went into the kitchen, her domain, where she cooked endlessly and taught me to cook. I made my way up the stairs, walked through what was my room, my brother’s room and my parent’s room, where she had passed away. The memories, good and bad, were everywhere.  I stood for a minute, weeping, and said goodbye one more time.~

To read Kim’s story, and learn of her inspiration, take a moment to pre-order Making It In High Heels.  This, and other inspiring stories are what will help other young women to look past the struggles in life and to remain positive for a brighter future!

Feel free to leave a comment or question for Kim–or post a story of your own which will inspire others!