And Then I Turned 40…
A narrative blog on identity, love and re-imagining in mid-life.
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Dear— One of my favorite books is The Prisoner’s Wife by Asha Bandele. In it, she writes of her experience falling in love with a man in prison and starts with the line, “This is a love story.” With that simple beginning, Bandele sets readers up to understand that no matter the setting or details Continue reading.
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Dear— I haven’t written in a while, but it hasn’t been for lack of trying. I keep pulling out my pen and journal or opening up blank pages on my computer, and after I manage to write a few sentences, something happens…the tap runs dry. I don’t think I’ve experienced this kind of writing block Continue reading.
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Dear 41-year-old Courtney— I need you to really believe you are worth the effort. You have inside of you all of the beauty, joy, creativity and faith required to live a life that is so rich and powerful, but you believe that it’s never the right time for you. I need you to know that Continue reading.