Family

“Find someone to travel through life with after I’m gone.” That was my husband’s advice before he died 17 years ago. “You have so much love to give. Don’t stay alone forever.” Then he added a most important recommendation…

There are no ceremonies or rituals for divorce or being left. When there is a death, we have traditions. Friends know to send condolences, bring food, attend services, and offer help. But when a marriage ends, we are often unclear what to do. The silence can feel almost as painful…

For decades, you lived for your children. Every meal, every carpool, every bedtime story – your life was wrapped around theirs. Motherhood wasn’t just a role; it was your identity, your calling, your heartbeat. So, when that connection is severed – whether…

Are you thinking about divorce? I get that you are frightened, stressed, and wondering how it’s all going to play out. People plan for their weddings; divorces are no different – they need planning. I’m not advocating for divorce…

One might imagine that once we leave high school, mean girls and cliques fade into memory. Surely, by the time we’re in our 60s – or older – we’ve earned a reprieve from cold shoulders and social humiliation. But the truth is, mean-girl behavior doesn’t necessarily…

Who gets grandma’s yellow pie plate? At first glance, this seems like such an innocuous query. However, the possible answers to such questions are sparking small inter-and-intra-generational conflicts all over the country…

While the overall divorce rates appear to be stabilizing, there’s a noticeable upward trend known as “gray divorces.” These divorces involve couples who have spent years building lives together, raising children, and managing…

Callie and Tori are the two furry heartbeats of my home and bring joy every day. They’re both rescue mutts, full of personality and fluff – and the reason I bring a lint roller everywhere I go. I affectionately call them Ms. Needy and Ms. Greedy…

Most women over 60 I talk to love their children deeply and want the best for them. That often means offering help, sometimes financial help, when they’re struggling. After all, what mother doesn’t want her child to feel secure? But what happens when the giving…

Do you remember asking the “Can I play too?” question as a child when there was a game in progress and you wanted to join? I wasn’t much of a sporty girl, so I was usually asking in on jump rope, Red Rover, or tag. Most of the time, the answer was yes, or maybe, wait until…