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    Devotion is a Gift of Aging

    Dorothy Sander

    When I see elderly couples together it warms my heart. Whether they are husband and wife, or friends walking arm in arm offering support and comfort to one another, I am lifted up.…

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    Self-Actualization….Really??

    Dorothy Sander

    I was up later than usual last night. It was one of those sleepless nights. I don’t usually watch TV when I can’t sleep, but I had it on in the background for…

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    It’s Easier to Be Happy When…

    Dorothy Sander

    It’s easier to be happy when we get rid of the “shoulds” in our life and begin replacing them with “want tos”. Midlife is the perfect opportunity to shuck the things that are…

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    Women of Wisdom Quotes

    Dorothy Sander

    Midlife brings with it the opportunity for growth and exploration of our inner worlds. It prepares us for our wisdom years, prodding and guiding us along our path to wisdom. It is not…

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    When A Dream Dies

    Dorothy Sander

    There comes a time in each woman’s life when we look at our best efforts and see only the failure. We started with a dream or a mission or a purpose.  We put…

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    Managing Menopause

    Dorothy Sander

    Menopause arrived in my life when I wasn’t paying attention and it came in arcing swirls of confusing symptoms, that ebbed and flowed in an annoyingly unpredictable fashion. In my forties, I was…

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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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    A real talk reflection on long relationships, imperfection, and grace.
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    Naming what wears us down — and how to begin restoring what’s been lost.
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    A gentle call to pause, listen deeply, and hear the wisdom waiting within.
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