Millions of women’s lives turn on a dime when illness strikes their spouse or partner. It is a heartbreaking and shattering experience, emotionally debilitating to watch one’s partner struggle. The intense emotion involved can be overwhelming, as love, loss, and survival become daily realities. It’s a game-changer to suddenly have a new title—Florence Nightingale—and the […]

When reflecting on your past actions and decisions, remember that those decisions were based on the knowledge and understanding you had at the time. Acknowledging this helps you accept your choices and fosters emotional maturity, rather than judging yourself through the lens of hindsight or idealized memories. Letting go of the past and embracing change […]

Many organizations have local chapters, making it easier for women to find community and support close to home. Soothing Melodies – Can Music Ward Off Loneliness? I think music is a connection with other people, both literally and figuratively. Let me explain. Listening to any form of music can soothe any type of mood. On […]

We all have regrets, which are self-imposed punishments — I see those as the pits in the sweet bowl of cherries that we call life. Some pits linger inside forever, some are throwaways after we make amends to those we love. There are dumb things we did or didn’t do, and some have been put […]

When you harbor resentment and anger toward others, you hurt yourself. Why? In general, the other person isn’t thinking about you. On another front, when you harbor anger, it destroys feelings of joy. Negative feelings are in your daily existence. So, how can you ward off these unpleasant feelings? Forgiveness. Remember, sweet reader, “To err […]