Authenticity. Calls from the bathroom: building an authentic foundation -- Nuts and gifts: authenticity and self-awareness -- Perfection is for yo-yos: finding wisdom among imperfect women -- I'm so sensitive: hurt feelings and authentic apologies -- Encouragement. In lieu of flowers, please send emojis: daily encouragement it its many forms -- Sabbatical sisters and self-care: encouraging our besties to take a break -- Two superheroes and no sidekick: overcoming competition, comparison, and codependency -- Funerals, birthdays, and baby showers: encouragement in joy and grief -- Accountability. Tell me the truth: adventures in accountability -- The year everyone got a boob job: accountability in the face of individuality -- Get off the treadmill and eat a cupcake already: accountability to wholeheartedness -- The prayer factor: (maybe read this chapter first)