What words come to mind when you hear the word “midlife”? Google midlife, and you’ll find scores of results for the midlife crisis, leading one to expect sudden upheaval and decline looming on the horizon. Turn on the TV, and the ads featuring middle-agers all target loss, whether in sexual ability, bladder control, or beauty. Thanks […]

When you think about life after 40, do you picture a glass as half-full or half-empty? What are some of the words that come to mind when you think of midlife? How do you feel when talking about midlife and aging with others?   For me, I dreaded talking about aging. Every time I attended […]

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