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    The Benefits of Blogging for the Late Blooming Writer

    Dorothy Sander

    , The benefits of blogging cannot be exaggerated. Blogging is the perfect tool for new writers over fifty. I didn’t begin to get serious about writing until I was in my early fifties.…

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    THE WOUNDS OF CHILDHOOD

    Dorothy Sander

    The wounds of childhood run deep. They run broad and wide and are left to fester when the light of understanding, compassion, acknowledgement, and love are nonexistent.  In the immediate aftermath of injury,…

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    Aging Abundantly Book Club Selection

    Dorothy Sander

    This month’s selection for the Aging Abundantly Book Club is a recent favorite of mine. I Will Not Live An Unlived Life: Reclaiming Passion and Purpose by Dawna Markova is at it’s heart poetic.…

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    2014 Work in Progress Blog Tour

    Dorothy Sander

    A blog tour is a great way to see what your fellow writers are up to.  I was inducted (abducted, lassoed, hoodwinked, invoked, sideswiped, challenged, and above all honored) by my blogging friend…

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    The Aftermath of a Childhood of Abuse

    Dorothy Sander

    A childhood of abuse or neglect sets the stage for an adult who does not know who they are.  Healthy boundaries are either a mystery or non-existent, and their behavior often either too…

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    Overcoming Writer’s Block Late Blooming Writers

    Dorothy Sander

    Overcoming writer’s block is something every writer must face. For new writers over fifty, it can be particularly challenging. We feel a sense of urgency as the years creep up on us. We…

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I’m Dorothy Sander – Writer, midlife survivor and quiet guide for women navigating change

I believe midlife is not a crisis, but a sacred invitation. My writing explores what it means to live with depth, authenticity, and resilience — especially when the world insists we disappear. This is a space for soulful reflections, healing, and becoming.

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    Gentle reflections for navigating life transitions with courage and clarity.
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    Midlife reflections for daughters walking the caregiving path.
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    A pocket-sized companion for anyone seeking grace and light on the journey.

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    Insights from Carl Jung on the soul work of aging with depth and meaning.
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    Celebrating powerful, complex women on screen — stories we can see ourselves in.
  • There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Marriage
    A real talk reflection on long relationships, imperfection, and grace.
  • Adrenal Fatigue, Burn Out, Compassion Fatigue
    Naming what wears us down — and how to begin restoring what’s been lost.
  • Listen to the Silence
    A gentle call to pause, listen deeply, and hear the wisdom waiting within.
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