Debi Drecksler performing comedy at Tomato Tuesdays

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• Sometimes life doesn't treat us like we had hoped. Most people have very bad things in their lives. I certainly never expected the sorrows or stress I have had in life. What is different for some people, is they are able to chose to be happy every mo
  In "Pity Party at 58"
• Time to get strong. You are living with an alcoholic and Al Anon will help you cope. He has said he won't quit drinking so you have to start a life of your own, regardless of if you divorce or not, or if he stops drinking or not. Right now you whole
  In "Emotional affair"
• It sounds like you need to pick your battles. Are you willing to lose your daughter over your dislike of this man? Frankly, this is how life is, my SIL is self centered and all about himself, arrogant and controlling. My daughter obviously needs this
  In "Life at 58 and meeting daughter’s awful boyfriend."
• Yes, see an attorney.  Then, get into some counseling for yourself.  An excellent resource  Boundaries by Townsend and Cloud.   You can be strong again; take your power back....respect yourself; I agree with what Green Thunb said.  xooxo
  In "Need Help"
• Hi Mary, I'm not one to read and reply often, but read your post and hears my two cents worth.  Since you enjoy knitting why not post at church or some public building for a knitting group to meet weekly or bi-weekly.  If a church would furnish th
  In "Staying Cheerful"

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• Getting motivated

  I am so attracted to my husband, but I can’t seem to get motivated to have sex with him….

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• Back to front

  This is difficult. I fell in love about two years ago at age 50, which was fabulous and so

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• Wanted new friends…………..

  I moved  to an entirely new area a couple months ago. In any future moves I will pack myself. Packers

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• 5 Tips For A Successful First Date With A New Man

  These 5 tips guide Women dating over 50 to successfully master the first date with a new man.

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• ageism comes with the territory

  Recently I sent a message out to a bunch of writer friends letting them know that some associates and I

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• What will matter?

  “What will matter is not what you bought but what you built, not what you got but what you gave.

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• Keep the channel open

  “I love this quote: ‘There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you

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Have You Read?

• Failure to launch: How to get your grown son to pay rent – or move

  When they’re teenagers, mothers have to struggle to hold their sons close.

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• Best makeup tricks to de-puff eyes, hide dark circles + That third date rule (VN Newsletter, November 19, 2012)

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  Menopause and hormone testing: What you should know ~ Ellen Dolgen

  Makeup tricks to hide dark circles, reduce puffiness

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• Dating Over 50: How to Stop “Broken Heart Syndrome” From Happening Over and Over Again

  If you’re a woman over 50 who finds your heart broken by men over and over again, its time to

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• Divorce after 36 years – how do I find the courage?

  Today’s Featured Question
  From Anonymous
  I’ve been married 36 years, have 5 children and 5 grandchildren. It has never been a good

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• How did you meet your husband(s) and tell us about your MIL

  I am wondering how did these wonderful ladies meet their husbands, luck or self-esteem; second is what sort of MILaw

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• 3 worst fitness saboteurs + Best herbs for menopause (VN Newsletter, November 8, 2012)

  “Interested in trying botanicals for hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings? Here’s the lowdown on the top botanicals for

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• Alpha Women – so many leaders!

  This year both Prevention magazine and Adweek (an ad industry trade publication), published articles on over-50 women referred to as

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