Today’s post on taking advantage of opportunities for growth during transitions, was contributed by Paula Marie Usrey, founder of Boomer Best U. She’s given a TEDx presentation on how to live your best life at any age and her new book, Refusing to Be Invisible: Life Planning Empowerment Strategies for Women 50+, is out now! […]

This story was originally published February 2019 and has been updated for your enjoyment. Friendship! Friendship! It’s the perfect blend -ship!  Here’s what I know: Outside of Shelly, family, and my Soft-Coated Wheaton Terrier, America, nothing makes me feel warmer and fuzzier than my girlfriends! Having girlfriends after 50 is important for so many reasons. […]

What is loneliness? “It is the discrepancy between what you have and what you want from your relationships,” says neuroscientist Stephanie Cacioppo. You can be in a crowd and feel lonely. Feelings of loneliness can occur even when you are surrounded by others, and this emotional response can happen unexpectedly. To ward off loneliness, you […]

In my mind, Mother’s Day is as much about the grandmother/Grands connection as it is with our children. We are the mother of their parents, and will always hold a special place in their hearts, and they ours, naturally. I wonder how many Grandmothers live a long distance from their grandchildren? I imagine far more […]

Once you understand what gaslighting is, you’re more likely to stand up for yourself and surrender to peace. Gaslighting, Family Estrangement, and Surrender Family estrangement is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon, often stemming from a variety of factors such as communication breakdowns, ideological differences, and unresolved conflicts. Changes made by one member can disrupt the […]