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  • AFTER RETIREMENT
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    LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE AFTER RETIREMENT

    Dorothy Sander

    Life after retirement starts out with a period of adjustment. While it may feel like a time of endings at first, it is also filled with possibilities and new beginnings. Getting older is…

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    A SPIRIT LIFTING MOMENT

    Dorothy Sander

    Life is challenging. There is no question that we all can use a spirit lifting moment from time to time. This is the first of what I hope will be many such moments…

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  • Spring
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    HOME ORGANIZATION & IMPROVEMENTS

    Dorothy Sander

    It’s no secret that the pandemic launched all manner of home organization and improvements. For us, it was the perfect opportunity to take the steps necessary to adapt to Scott’s decreased mobility. The…

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    NAVIGATING TRANSITIONS – Another Chapter

    Dorothy Sander

    Navigating transitions becomes an art form for many of us, by the time we reach our 60s and 70s. When I wrote several years ago about my husband’s diagnosis, I thought I’d write…

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  • CHOICES
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    MAKING CHOICES & SETTING LIMITS

    Dorothy Sander

    Making choices and setting limits are two invaluable tools for mental health and self-discovery. This is especially true at midlife and during times of transition and change. Our choices define who we are…

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    “I’m So Worried!” How to Get Off the Worry Train

    Dorothy Sander

    I hear the words, “I’m so worried” almost every day.  While not everyone uses these precise words, their meaning is the same. I hear the alarm in their voice, the concern in their…

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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.

📚 More Books by Dorothy Sander

  • 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.

🌟 Best Loved Reflections

  • 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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