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10 Movies Every Divorced Woman Over 50 Should See

It comes on suddenly. I’ll be watching a movie, and the moment I feel extreme joy, sadness or hopefulness, my eyes well with tears. It might stop there, but more often than not, my highly emotional divorced woman over 50 mentality causes full blown bawling.   I’m not sure when exactly I turned into a … Read more

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You’re One Beautiful Divorced Girl! 15 Self-Confidence Boosters

This article comes from the bottom of my heart. Being newly separated or newly divorcedcan play a huge role when it comes to self-confidence. Going through a divorce can cause even someone with normally great self-esteem to have self-doubt and insecurities. The good news is, the lack of self-confidence is temporary a lot of times.  … Read more

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Perimenopause: Can We Talk Please?

When people think of perimenopause, they usually picture a woman having a hot flash and acting bitchy. While those are definitely symptoms, they are only the tip of the iceberg! For this week’s Love Essentially, I sat down with my friend, Cheri to talk about perimenopause, the symptoms doctors don’t tell you about, and the … Read more

My 30-Day Divorce Detox

Today is February 2nd-just over a month into 2016. The novelty of the new year has probably worn off, with many of our new year’s resolutions already broken. But that’s OK! The way I see it, the dreary darkness of winter is the perfect time to give yourself a detox.   I’m not talking about … Read more

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Women Over 50: You Mean I’m One of Them?! Here’s What I’m Thinking…

This is an article I wrote when I turned 50. I wanted to share my thoughts to other women over 50. It was originally published in the Chicago Tribune and it was in my top ten articles of most views.  Here are 50 things I’m thinking as I turn 50. Enjoy!   1. Why couldn’t … Read more

Dad Bod Trend Sparks Backlash: Isn’t Mom Bod Just as Hot?

The dad bod trend is a craze that celebrates the cuteness of men with big bellies. But I got to thinking, is the trend really fair to Mrs. Dad Bod? In this week’s Love Essentially, published yesterday in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press, I address the Mom Bod, and the reason it should be celebrated, too! … Read more