Darling, every single experience you’ve had (joy, sorrow, success, and struggle) has built the encyclopedia that is you. Think of it! 50+ years of living, loving, learning, and losing is stored within your mind. How marvelous it is to know that your thoughts, memories, and instincts are a one-of-a-kind collection of wisdom. Now, at this […]

After the age of 50, many women struggle with feeling invisible, lonely, and unsure of how to spend the best years of our lives. My advice? Pay attention to your feelings. The word attention refers to the act of dealing with something or someone. It’s pivotal to our well-being. When we choose to focus on […]

My mother and grandmothers are etched into my soul and heart. Oh, how I wish they were still here so I could look into their eyes and whisper once more, “You are my heart”, as I navigate family estrangement My daily life still beats to the rhythm of their teachings. Often, as I drift into […]

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 […]

My tears have fallen every day for the past two years. A minute here and a moment there add up to a lot of tears. They happen without warning, a wave of sadness and grief, and then I sigh, wipe them away, and carry on. Grief is a journey that touches every life, often arriving […]