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    Beneath Our Pain

    Dorothy Sander

    We dig beneath our pain not only to eliminate the pain, but to grow through and beyond it; to discover what, or who, is lurking there in the dark corner of our heart…

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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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    Book Review: Leaving the hall Light On by Madeline Sharples

    Dorothy Sander

    Living with Mental Illness and Surviving Suicide – One Mother’s Story Leaving the Hall Light On, A Mother’s Memoir of Living with Her Son’s Bipolar Disorder and Surviving His Suicide is the powerful, heart wrenching…

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    Spaces

    Dorothy Sander

    I began to think about “spaces” this morning after reading a post by Laurie, one of my favorite bloggers. She is blessed with an abundance of courage and enthusiasm for life. She and…

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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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    We Have the Key

    Dorothy Sander

      “So often time it happens, we all live our life in chains, and we never even know we have the key.” The Eagles, Already Gone  (Quote taken from Aging Abundantly’s A Little…

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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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    Inspiration for the Ever-Evolving Woman — from Transition to Transformation.
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    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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    Insights from Carl Jung on the soul work of aging with depth and meaning.
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    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.
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    A gentle call to pause, listen deeply, and hear the wisdom waiting within.
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