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    Are You Ready For Retirement?

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    You may have stepped away from the 9 to 5 already or are considering hanging up your office pass. Either way, full-time work is no longer the priority in life it once was…

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    GRIEF: Living Moment to Moment by Laura Siegel

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    Laura Siegel, an invaluable member of  The Aging Abundantly Community, has graciously offered to share some of her thoughts and experiences regarding the grieving process. Loss is something we all have, or will face.…

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    The Challenges of Becoming My Husband’s Caregiver

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    I’m delighted to introduce Aging Abundantly Community member, Camilla Lawson, as today’s guest contributor. Camilla has been an inspiration to those of us who have walked this path beside her as she learned…

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    FEELINGS JUST ARE – Manage Your Thoughts, But Allow Your Feelings

    Dorothy Sander

    Feelings just are. I think I spent most of my life trying to manage my feelings. Born a HSP (highly sensitive person) and an empath, my world was a giant stew of sensory…

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    GETTING UNSTUCK — How to Get a Handle on What Is Holding You Back

    Dorothy Sander

    Freeing ourselves from troublesome situations or behaviors is a skill not everyone possesses. We all experience times when things just don’t feel right and we are uncertain of what it is we need…

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    4 Things You Should Be Doing Today For a Better Tomorrow

    Dorothy Sander

    If you feel fear where once there was optimism, it may be helpful to remember that this is a common experience as we age. For some, ‘tomorrow’ has become a bit of a…

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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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  • Not Just Quotes
    Inspiration for the Ever-Evolving Woman — from Transition to Transformation.
  • Pathway to a Happier You
    Gentle reflections for navigating life transitions with courage and clarity.
  • Caring for Mom
    Midlife reflections for daughters walking the caregiving path.
  • Aging Abundantly: A Little Book of Hope
    A pocket-sized companion for anyone seeking grace and light on the journey.

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  • Jung’s 7 Tasks of Aging
    Insights from Carl Jung on the soul work of aging with depth and meaning.
  • 14 Top Movies Featuring Older Women
    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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