Becoming a Writer and Editor in Midlife: Wendy’s Story
When her husband abandoned Wendy with three young children, Wendy became a construction safety manager to support her family, then finally had the chance, in her 50s, to pursue her dream career as a writer and editor after meeting her now-husband and moving to the...Preserving Her Daughter’s Legacy: Diane’s Story
Diane was 35 when her 3-year old daughter was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. When Mallory died at 25, she asked her mother to publish her memoir. Diane has made it her mission to preserve her daughter’s legacy by traveling around the country to spread Mal’s wonderful...Fighting to End Ageism: Sheila’s Story
Growing up, Sheila experienced poverty and saw racism first-hand. She became the first in her family to attend college then worked in pharmaceutical healthcare. After taking a career break to launch her four sons, she smacked into age bias when seeking renewed...Becoming a Crystal Artist in Midlife: Nancy’s Story
Always drawn to the creative process, Nancy naturally gravitated toward artistic pursuits when contemplating her next act. Experimenting with Swarovski crystals led her to find her unique and sparkling art form. While struggling with a newly empty nest and the loss...Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury: JoAnne’s Story
JoAnne was settled in a happy marriage and a fulfilling teaching career when, at age 62, a violent assault by a man wielding a hammer would upend her life. She writes about her struggle and recovery in her first book, Headstrong: Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury. ...FOLLOW ME
