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in praise of older mothers

Full disclosure: I am an older mother. My first daughter was born when I was almost 38, and my youngest entered the world three days before my 41st birthday. Even though I’m 54 and going through the tumultuous teenage years, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Usually, I don’t think about it, except when … Continue Reading

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can loss open your heart to compassion?

This article was originally published on Huffington Post Understanding Loss Loss can be experienced in many different ways, and it seems tat the older one gets, the more frequently loss can make an appearance. Usually associated with the death of a loved one, the concept of loss is often terribly misunderstood. What Is “Ambiguous Loss”? … Continue Reading

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feminism: a moral compass for change?

Quick! What’s the first image that pops into your mind when someone says feminist? Bra burnings? Gloria Steinem? Old news? If you said Gloria Steinem, that’s good. If you thought old news, that’s not so good. Born in 1956, I’m from the generation that came slightly after the brilliant, ferocious and committed vanguard of the … Continue Reading

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