Single by Choice or Flying Solo. Are you married? Do you have kids? Are you dating? Aren’t you afraid to live alone? Don’t you get lonely? Those are the questions I am most frequently asked upon meeting new people, primarily upon meeting women who are not single. Being a single woman is an age-old stigma, even though single people in the US are growing faster than those married, which has…
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Elle was an immeasurable gift. Our story starts at the end of her life. I only wish I could have known her longer. I was looking for a young female Doberman companion for Chloe, my middle-aged Dobie, in preparation for when Tezi, my senior cattle dog, passed. I knew Tezi’s time was coming. The Doberman rescue I spoke with didn’t have any young females. Although I didn’t want a male,…
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I never understood what depression was. I didn’t realize how one allowed oneself to get there and why they couldn’t just pull themselves out of it. I had a lot of judgment surrounding it and therefore was blocked from really seeing it for what it is. Depression is anger turned inwards ~ Sigmund Freud And then there I was depressed. I didn’t realize it at first. By nature, I can be very reclusive…
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Life is filled with treasures if only we can recognize them. One of the treasures I witness daily is the resiliency of mother nature. As many of you know, California was recently hit by wildfires that displaced many humans and wildlife. However, just a week after the wildfire that affected my area, a little rain came to wash the ash from the leaves as usual. Then a mere few days later,…
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I am happy. I have not won the lottery. I am single. I always have to watch my weight. My body is aging. My life may not always seem to be moving in the direction that I “want.” But I am still happy. I am that glass 1/2 full person. Recently I shot a media campaign for J Jill called “More Than Hollywood.” They were highlighting a group of real…
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1. Keep in touch Often there is a tendency to want to withdrawal. It is important to keep connected and communicate with your important relationships. Let those that care about you know what is happening so that they do not need to worry about the “what if’s”. Social Media, texting, and group emails are easy ways to stay connected that require less effort. 2. Self-care and get back to routines…
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