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    THESE ARE TUMULTUOUS TIMES, AND. . .

    Dorothy Sander

    “For me, one of the most difficult parts of pain—physical or emotional—is not knowing when it will end. The despair that causes, and the subsequent loss of hope, can often be as debilitating…

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    How to Feel Graceful When Aging

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    We all want to feel graceful as we age, but it can be difficult to accept aging.  The physical changes we experience won’t let us ignore it! What really matters, however, is how…

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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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    WHAT BELIEFS ARE DRIVING YOU?

    Dorothy Sander

    Our beliefs shape our lives. One belief, wrongly held, can cast a shadow over one’s entire life. What do you believe? Do you know what’s driving you? Over the last decade in my…

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    The Willingness to Face Our Pain

    Dorothy Sander

      “Retreating into yourself to find purpose can be like straddling a dock and a boat that is moving away. We are pulled in opposite directions by the intense desire of the mind…

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    Embrace Your Child’s Heart

    Dorothy Sander

    The midlife transformation that begins in earnest at fifty, and that many of us have already spent a decade or more navigating, is a turning point for many. The dark, confusing period of…

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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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    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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