The Women's Conference: Maria Shriver, Lisa Niemi Swayze, and Elizabeth Edwards

The Women’s Conference 2009, which is about women empowering women, is being hosted by Maria Shriver and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Among the panelists are Lisa Niemi, widow of Patrick Swayze, speaking out the first time since his death on September 14th. Also both Elizabeth Edwards and Susan Saint James will talk about losing a child.
For married women around the world, the Swayze marriage was a dream.
The couple literally supported and stood by each other despite Patrick’s bouts with alcohol and depression. Their marriage was one of sharing. As noted in People.com, “Swayze and Niemi, who met as teenagers while they were both students at his mom’s dance studio, shared one of Hollywood’s most enduring romances.
“Over the years, the couple — both pilots who often flew together and shared a love of horseback riding and the outdoors — developed “an ease,” Swayze told PEOPLE in 2007. ” ‘We’ve been partners for a long time.’ ” Patrick Swayze’s widow to break her silence‎
Sad to say for Elizabeth Edwards, her marriage has been tainted through her husband’s indiscretions. Yet, her memoir, Resilience, is an example to women, regarding the power of forgiveness. However, he has since revealed that he has a child with his mistress, as such Elizabeth is reportedly seeking a divorce.
The conference is a gathering of “more than 100 newsmakers and world opinion leaders with 25,000 women from all walks of life for to be ‘educated, inspired and empowered to be Architects of Change in their own lives, within their communities and around the world,'” according to People.com. More highlights on Tuesday. The conference will be streamed through PBS.Patrick Swayze’s widow to break her silence‎
Here are stories about Patrick and Lisa

Here are stories about John and Elizabeth Edwards

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