Live Alone & Thrive

By Gwenn Voelckers Question from a reader: I’ve been divorced for about a year now, and struggle with loneliness. But, the best decision I

By Gwenn Voelckers The anticipation of warm summer evenings. New growth. Budding possibilities. What better time to seize the moment and make vital changes

Forging a New Life on Your Own By Gwenn Voelckers For some women, living alone in mid-to-later life is a welcome change, especially if

By Gwenn Voelckers It was love at first sight. At the ripe old age of 14, Ginger Howell met and was smitten by her

By Gwenn Voelckers Merriam-Webster defines contentment as “the state of being happy and satisfied.” This dictionary definition sounds like a nice way to feel,

By Gwenn Voelckers February (and that perennial “day of love”) is just around the corner, so why not beat Cupid to the punch? Add

By Gwenn Voelckers Are you convinced you’ll never be good at relationships? Or, do you regret the way you behaved in your marriage? Still

By Gwenn Voelckers Help with hanging holiday lights. A ride to the doctor’s office. Help with moving a heavy piece of furniture. An emergency

By Gwenn Voelckers For the first time in 64 years, I will be celebrating Thanksgiving alone. My parents have passed on and my sister

By Gwenn Voelckers Fall is my favorite time of year. For me, it means all good things: relaxing in front of a cozy fire,