Fighting cancer could refer to a lot of things, but for me the most important thing was to stay positive. FIGHTING CANCER: MY JOURNEY I owe my life to my doctor and believe it or not to myself. For 14 years, I have been cancer free. I am a most fortunate and grateful woman. I […]

*Affiliate Disclosure As we go into the holiday season, you may be considering a coffee table book as the perfect gift (a great idea!) There’s bound to be a beautiful option for anyone on your list, no matter their hobbies or interests. Have you ever wondered whether these books are still in vogue? They have […]

During the course of one’s lifetime, no one escapes adversity. We face all degrees of difficulties, especially in contemporary parenting where resilience is crucial. And though we must have resilience when faced with adversity, at times, we can’t see the forest for the trees and get bogged down in the situation. Cognitive strategies can help […]

A New Lifestyle with Widowhood As a woman over 50, when you find yourself alone and adjusting to a new and unwanted lifestyle, it can be a traumatic experience. Whether your great loss is due to a divorce or widowhood, it is hard to transition from coupledom to singlehood. We all face adversity in this […]

How do you love someone when it’s tough to do so?  I thought long and hard about how to answer. In truth, we meet people in life who rub us the wrong way. Most incidents are easily resolved, some are never resolved, and then there are our loved ones—even when it is a challenge. Introduction […]