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The Guilt of Saying No (And Why It Gets Easier After 50)

Updated on December 23, 2025by OldDogZeroTricks
Older guy at farm checking watch

At 4:30 PM, covered in mosquito bites, my boss asked for one more thing. I felt guilty for even thinking “no.” Here is why I am finally learning that boundaries are not character flaws.

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Lost in a Care Home – Dementia

Updated on February 4, 2026by OldDogZeroTricks
Watercolor of a senior man visiting his wife who has dementia.

My mum never fed the dog from the table. When I heard my dad softly correct her over the phone, I knew something was wrong. I didn’t see what was creeping in until it was too late.

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How Pain Quietly Prepares You to Help Others

Updated on February 11, 2026by OldDogZeroTricks
Two older people sitting together in supportive conversation and holding a hand

You don’t need a degree to help someone through grief. You just need to have survived it yourself. Why your struggles are actually your best qualification for connecting with others.

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