Glowing Grey

Tag: Midlife

  • I Do Not Like It Sam-I-Am

    I Do Not Like It Sam-I-Am

    Every now and again fiction seems to reveal the truths that may be hidden in the reality of our daily lives. After all, a good story has to get its inspiration from somewhere. But most of us don’t live a life that mimics a Pulitzer Prize winning tale. Or do we. I for one have…

  • The 5 Gifts of Menopause

    The 5 Gifts of Menopause

    Let’s face it, menopause is not up there on our list of Life’s Greatest Moments, but like anything that is difficult and challenging, it can ultimately yield the best rewards. In fact, menopause can be responsible for some of the most miserable years of our lives. A time when we doubt who we are, what…

  • A Grain of Sand

    A Grain of Sand

    It’s been a little quiet around here lately and that’s ok. It feels strange to be typing out my thoughts, my fingers and brain a little rusty but here we go none the less. Ups and Downs It’s been a difficult year for our family and though we have finally dotted all the I’s and…

  • Same Old, Same Old

    Same Old, Same Old

    I had an epiphany last week and it has been mulling around on my mind ever since. I’ve learned over the years that once an idea cements it’s way in there, it’s hard to remove without spending the time to put some kind of order to it and see what happens. I’m never short on…

  • Be Like Vivian

    Be Like Vivian

    There’s no denying technology has come a long way from when I was a child. Today we are more connected than any other time in history but it could also be argued we are also the loneliest too. Mental health is at an all time low and our sense of self seems blurred and confused.…

  • Embracing the Journey: Musings of a Middle-Aged Woman

    Embracing the Journey: Musings of a Middle-Aged Woman

    I can’t quite believe the time has finally come. I am now an authentic, fully qualified middle aged woman, technically for a few years now but the time has come to acknowledge and celebrate the moment. I’m still in two minds whether I should feel sad about how quick the time has gone, or excited…