I have been wrestling with my lack of motivation. I am exhausted. From the outside, I probably appear to be managing quite well as I go through the motions of a busy, productive life. But underneath it all, I am grieving someone I deeply love while he is still beside me, and that realization has […]

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and I feel called to share a deeply personal story. Life has a way of presenting us with moments that shatter us to the core. Many years ago, my husband and I faced such a moment: the loss of his beloved son to suicide. Even now, though time has […]

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 […]

*Affiliate disclosure “Grief can take care of itself, but to get the full value of joy, you must have somebody or something to divide it with.” – Mark Twain Mark Twain’s quote helped give me back some hope. It will also give those who have lost hope a positive outlook. And, for those of you […]

If you’re feeling lonely or invisible, joining groups are an excellent way to stay connected. Several online websites and social media channels on lifestyle appeal to women after 50 in beauty, fashion, entertainment, food, and travel. I frequent some of these sites. Just like ancient magic hotspots in a game, where players engage in ancient […]