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    11/6/2024 A Message for My Children & Grandchildren

    Dorothy Sander

    In the darkness this morning, as I struggled to absorb what’s happened, I began writing to my children. What can I tell them? How can I give them hope, I thought. What do…

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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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    Brené Brown’s Books & Quotes

    Dorothy Sander

    I started reading Brené Brown’s books when I a friend said to me, “You have to read her books!” It was in the earlish days of Ted Talks, and her talk on Vulnerability…

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    ONE SMALL DECISION AT A TIME

    Dorothy Sander

    When you find yourself stuck in indecision and not enjoying your life, one small decision can change everything. It did for me, and I believe it can for you. As a young person,…

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    How to Step Away from Fear

    Dorothy Sander

    Fear does not need to control your life. Yesterday, I posted this meme on the Aging Abundantly Facebook page with a brief message. I must admit I hesitated to post it. like all…

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    FEAR. How to Uncover this Powerful Emotion and Not Let it Control You

    Dorothy Sander

    YES, I AM AFRAID. OFTEN. FEAR – It arises in all of us. Then it drifts away and we forget, until it returns again. Whether it’s the threat of a hurricane or flooding,…

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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.
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    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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