We Got Divorced But Kept Living Together: What That Taught Me About Love
We signed the divorce papers, went home, and kept living together. Here’s what that taught me.
Transitions
Life’s major turning points and the uncomfortable time between chapters. A look at growing older, starting over, and figuring out what your next chapter looks like.
The Modest Dreams We Can’t Afford (And the Selves We Leave Behind in Midlife)
At 57, I’ve never bought a new vehicle. Admitting that brought something unexpected back.
What If Death Isn’t The End? (What Near-Death Experiences Tell Us)
Sceptics have an explanation. But why do five-year-olds and brain surgeons describe the same thing?
The Relief of No Longer Being in the Game
The pressure to find a partner quietly disappeared. I didn’t expect to feel so relieved about it.
What Friendship Ended That You Still Think About?
Nobody asks about a lost friendship the way they ask about a divorce. But the loss is just as real.
The Mirror Doesn’t Lie (But We Sometimes Do)
I caught my reflection in a shop window and didn’t recognise myself. The grey hair gave it away.
Don’t Throw in the Towel!
Sometimes the strongest thing you can do isn’t taking action. It’s just sticking around.
The Family Outsider: When You Love Them But Live Differently
A photo of my dad and sister at McDonald’s reminded me I’m the family outsider. And that’s okay.
The Long Road: What Five Years of Breast Cancer Taught Me About Life After 50
Before cancer, I lived like I was immortal. Facing death taught me to stop wasting time.
