by Hélène | Sep 10, 2018 | Next Act for Women
The experience of adopting in midlife led Cyma to research and connect with hundreds of women across the US and beyond in order to share their stories of midlife motherhood (and later fatherhood). Cyma would become a blogger, writer, speaker and activist in the...
by Hélène | Mar 21, 2016 | Next Act for Women
Adopted by a white family as a black child, Catana struggled with issues of racial identity. With her late husband actor Fred Tully’s encouragement, she wrote a memoir about her experience, in the hopes it will help other multi-racial adoptive families. Tell us about...
by Hélène | Dec 14, 2015 | Next Act for Women
When acting gigs dried up for Lucy, she embarked on a career in research. But, years later, an offhand remark gave her the opportunity to write and star in her own one-woman show, paving the way for her to emerge as a writer. Tell us a little about your background… I...
by Hélène | Sep 7, 2015 | Next Act for Women
A visit to a Russian orphanage to adopt her first child spurred Terry into action. With her friend Randi, she launched Kidsave, a nonprofit to help older, often forgotten orphans and foster children find families and mentors. Tell us a little about your background… I...
by Hélène | Jul 30, 2015 | Next Act for Women
When she finally found her life partner in her 40s, Sally was able to realize her deep yearning for a child of her own. She recounts how donor-egg IVF gave her a beautiful, healthy son—and writes about her experience as a late-in-life mom on her blog. Tell us a little...
