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Sandwich Generation:Single on Valentines Day
Members of the Sandwich Generation have a lot on their plates. And if you’re single, you’re likely handling the challenges of parents growing older and children growing up by yourself. At times, this can be overwhelming. Is it even more difficult for you when certain days like February 14th roll around? Valentines Day is a romantic time for couples – a special day to express love. But it can also put pressure on people who, every other day of the year, are perfectly fine with their single status. Are you … Continue reading
What Senator Kennedy’s Life Teaches Sandwiched Boomers about Resilience
Kennedy had personal failings but he worked hard to right his path. And over his lifetime he became a better man. Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin thinks he will be remembered for his strengths and his weaknesses; quoting Ernest Hemingway, “everyone is broken by life but afterwards some are stronger in the broken places.” Gain perspective, whether you’re hit in the face with a crisis or making a slow transition into the next chapter of your life. Expect a cascade of feelings – anxiety, the desire to hold on, resentment, … Continue reading
