Blogging About Believing in Yourself: Margaret’s Story
After switching careers from music to psychology, Dr. Margaret was seeking a new creative outlet. She found it in her blog, where she writes about mental health (especially what she terms “Perfectly Hidden Depression”), midlife, and relationships. Tell us a...
Launching Women at Woodstock: Ann’s Story
After marrying and moving across the country at 52, Ann yearned for the connection with other women in midlife. She launched Women at Woodstock weekend gatherings to bring women together and share experiences, support, and fun. Tell us a little about your journey… I...
Writing a Lesbian Novel in Midlife: Anne’s Story
After she got a handle on her son’s medical issues and homeschooling, Anne finally put down on paper the story that had been percolating in her mind. She is now shopping her lesbian novel to agents and publishers. Tell us a little about your background… I grew up in a...
Founding Bright Spot Therapy Dogs: Cynthia’s Story
After her daughters left for college, Cynthia knew she needed to find work that provided her renewed meaning and fulfillment. Having felt the power of dogs to soothe the losses of her brother and her mother, Cynthia founded a nonprofit that provides animal-assisted...
Creating a Community for Caregivers: Carole’s Story
Caring for her mother in her final years helped Carole find her mission later in life. She is helping others in the Sandwich Generation cope with the challenges of caring for their loved ones, while celebrating the privilege of being a Caregiver to her elderly...
Becoming an Advocate for Positive Aging: Lynne’s Story
One more naysayer was the final straw for Lynne to quit her job and devote herself full time to writing, in her 50s. She became passionate about empowering women to celebrate growing older through her writing, both fiction and nonfiction. Tell us about your...
Launching a Travel Business at 46: Mylene’s Story
With her kids in high school, Mylene needed to find a new pursuit. And because her husband is in the Army, she needed to be able to work anywhere. A chance to get some business advice convinced her to start her own agency; she puts her research and planning skills to...
Writing a Memoir About Divorce: Amy’s Story
When her husband left her for another woman after 27 years of marriage, Amy was forced to look for work for the first time in her adult life, eventually discovering her passion for writing. She’s now an author, blogger, writing instructor, and creator of writing...
Writing a Memoir about Conquering Abuse: Karen’s Story
One last horrific beating convinced Karen to leave her first husband, but she soon fell into a second abusive relationship. It would take years of therapy and finding love later in life to heal old wounds and give Karen the courage to write about survival in her new...
Becoming a Hearing Health Advocate in Midlife: Shari’s Story
Growing up in a household where her father’s genetic hearing loss was treated as shameful made it hard for Shari to confront her own progressive hearing issues as an adult. She now seeks to educate people about living with hearing loss and to create a community for...
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