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    Retirement Hacks to Think About

    Dorothy Sander

    Retirement is a major life transition that so many of us begin to think about as we enter our fifties and sixties. It is important to do some planning in advance and to…

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    FINDING YOUR HAPPY PLACE

    Dorothy Sander

    Happy place? I can already hear you rolling your eyes. Life is hard! How am I suppose to go about finding my happy place? Your just going to talk woo woo nonsense and…

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    Realities of Aging You May Not Be Prepared For

    Dorothy Sander

    Growing older can be an enriching journey, filled with experiences and wisdom gained along the way. Yet unexpected challenges often do appear. We will look at a few of the realities of aging…

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    KEYS TO HAPPY RETIREMENT LIVING

    Dorothy Sander

    Our retirement years should be a happy, fulfilling time of life. However, it would be wrong to suggest that it is always automatically the case. Plenty of obstacles can derail the best plans.…

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    Retiree’s Bucket List – Things to Do to Spice Up Your Retirement

    Dorothy Sander

    Retirement offers an exciting opportunity to embark on new adventures. Revisit forgotten hobbies and craft an itinerary filled with laughter and wisdom. Contrary to popular belief, creating a bucket list is not just…

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    10 Ways to Keep Finances Under Control In Retirement

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    Retirement brings with it many changes. Some are positive. But, dealing with a significant reduction in income can make it difficult to keep finances under control. Adding to the challenges, pensions and 401k…

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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.
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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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  • 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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