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    Manifest Me – One Year Later

    Dorothy Sander

    I began my Manifest Me blog a little over a year ago. It’s hard for me to fathom how far a person can travel on the inner journey in such a short period…

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    The Power of Our Imagination

    Dorothy Sander

    A person’s ability to imagine is a potent source of power that every person alive possesses. We may believe that our imagination has been displaced by pain and trauma or that we no longer have…

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    THE WOUNDS OF CHILDHOOD

    Dorothy Sander

    The wounds of childhood run deep. They run broad and wide and are left to fester when the light of understanding, compassion, acknowledgement, and love are nonexistent.  In the immediate aftermath of injury,…

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    The Aftermath of a Childhood of Abuse

    Dorothy Sander

    A childhood of abuse or neglect sets the stage for an adult who does not know who they are.  Healthy boundaries are either a mystery or non-existent, and their behavior often either too…

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    A Safe Place

    Dorothy Sander

    , As I began my healing work, I was guided ever so gently toward the discovery of my safe place. Finding this space was not easy, nor was it anything like I expected…

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    Banish the Darkness

    Dorothy Sander

    I’ve come to see that when darkness resides in our soul it’s because we dare not look in the corners and crevices that contain our pain. We fear the darkness when we could choose…

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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.
  • 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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    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.
  • Listen to the Silence
    A gentle call to pause, listen deeply, and hear the wisdom waiting within.
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