Across the country, women in midlife are experiencing an empty nest for the first time. When a child leaves, it can be quite an emotional experience for both parents and child. For many, it is viewed as a positive life event where we lovingly let our children go and step back a bit from our …
Who knew that when you least expected it; you suddenly wouldn’t feel like, well—‘you!’ Your hormones have taken a nosedive and introduced the new normal with its accompanying hot flashes, anxiety and sleepless nights. As I turn 61 this month, my gift to myself is self-compassion. Now that I’m actually post-menopausal I am paying more …
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