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  • AFTER RETIREMENT
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    LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE AFTER RETIREMENT

    Dorothy Sander

    Life after retirement starts out with a period of adjustment. While it may feel like a time of endings at first, it is also filled with possibilities and new beginnings. Getting older is…

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    A SPIRIT LIFTING MOMENT

    Dorothy Sander

    Life is challenging. There is no question that we all can use a spirit lifting moment from time to time. This is the first of what I hope will be many such moments…

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  • CHOICES
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    MAKING CHOICES & SETTING LIMITS

    Dorothy Sander

    Making choices and setting limits are two invaluable tools for mental health and self-discovery. This is especially true at midlife and during times of transition and change. Our choices define who we are…

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    Important Tips That Will Help You Deal With Retirement

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    Retirement is something that most of us will face at some time in the future. Preparing in advance will help us through the transition years. Now is the time to start thinking about…

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    YOUR STORY MATTERS ~ Give it Wings

    Dorothy Sander

    YOUR STORY MATTERS Life is turbulent.  No amount of planning could have prepared us for months, and possibly years spent inside our homes, cut off from family and friends and unable to fulfill…

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    TRANSITION & MY NEW BOOK – Now Available

    Dorothy Sander

    NEVER A DULL MOMENT It’s been way too long since I’ve written a post! Laser- focused on finishing my new book and navigating another personal transition, writing new content fell by the wayside. …

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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.

🌟 Best Loved Reflections

  • 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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