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    HOW TO MANAGE FEAR & ANGER POST ELECTION

    Dorothy Sander

    Panic, fear and anger are very normal responses to what has taken place over the last week (and months). Many of us feel threatened and angered by all that is happening. We are…

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    Usefulness and the Music Within

    Dorothy Sander

    Discovering how purpose and joy intertwine in midlife. . . As a child, I never quite knew how to be useful. The youngest of five, I trailed behind a family of capable people.…

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    THE MASK OF DEPRESSION – We Are Not Just Our Depression

    Dorothy Sander

    People who suffer from depression often describe it as a sense of hopelessness. We associate it with  a devastating loss, disappointment or rejection. I describe a bit of my experience with depression in…

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    The Masks We Wear

    Dorothy Sander

    Moments come along every minute of the day when we get to choose whether or not we will be real or wear one of our masks. In fact, much of the time we…

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    A Father’s Day Gift for the UnFathered

    Dorothy Sander

    Father’s Day is a day, created by a culture whose moral, ethical and spiritual foundation is at times questionable, and yet we are sucked in by it. How many of us are feeling…

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    Fighting Depression

    Dorothy Sander

    Fighting depression is a battle many fight every day, and it is one that is too often fought alone. While to the individual suffering from depression may not feel certain whether or not…

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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.

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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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