Darling, let me begin by saying this: the high road is not the easy road, but it is the only road if you want to live in peace with yourself. Over the years, I’ve come to understand that taking the high road means doing the right thing, even when it’s uncomfortable, lonely or even when […]
Darling, I’ve come to believe that every woman over 50 should carve out a part of her life that belongs to her alone. Something that brings her joy, lights her soul, and smooths the edges of what causes distress. Not every problem can be solved, but many can be softened with time, tenderness, and the […]
I often wonder why my thirst for living doesn’t age as my skin does. Then last week, quite by accident, I stumbled upon an answer while listening to an author speak during a TED Talk. She said, “A woman’s soul never dies.” Those words stopped me in my tracks and in that moment, I finally […]
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 […]
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 […]