Our mind is our greatest blessing, though many of us take this gift for granted. It enables us to see, speak, feel the entire spectrum of emotion, to dream, to savor life’s flavors, and to live with purpose. Embracing and acknowledging our feelings—whether happiness, sadness, anger, or nostalgia—is essential for emotional health and an important […]
Spring is a season of rebirth and possibility. Just like the earth turns over its soil and opens to new beginnings, so too must we, dear reader. With great care, vulnerability, and purpose, I have chosen this season to refresh and revitalize the resources I offer for estranged mothers and grandmothers across the globe. Yes, […]
For every woman over 50, grief often wears the heavy cloak of sadness and loneliness. These emotions can be debilitating, arriving unannounced through life’s harshest passages like loss, estrangement, and illness, making many women feel lonely. Yet, it is nothing short of a marvel when we, as women, manage to find thoughts, if only for […]
Lately, I’ve been thinking deeply about what truly matters in my life. Instead of scattering my energy across a little of this and a little of that, I want to focus, really focus, on finding inspiration in the things that bring me joy and fulfillment. This isn’t just a passing thought; it’s a personal challenge […]
Darling, life has thrown me three overwhelming challenges all at once: the undeniable realities of aging after 50, the heartbreak of estrangement from my adult daughters and grandchildren, and, most painfully, watching my dearest love, my ultimate concierge, battle vascular dementia. To put it simply, I feel the weight of it all. I am constantly […]