Live Alone & Thrive

By Gwenn Voelckers It’s been five years now since my former neighbor Karen lost her beloved husband to cancer. Initially devastated by her loss,

By Gwenn Voelckers “Thank you so much for thinking of me. I would love to attend but have another commitment. So sorry.” Do you

Practical tips, advice and hope for those who live alone By Gwenn Voelckers My self-esteem took a real nose dive after my divorce. It

By Gwenn Voelckers I was inspired to write this column on courage after receiving this email below from a reader: Dear Gwenn, You would appreciate

By Gwenn Voelckers Well, so much for that longed-for carefree summer.  Just as we were getting a taste of normalcy, a fourth wave of

By Gwenn Voelckers “My life was no barrel of monkeys after my divorce. In fact, having fun was a low priority on my to-do

By Gwenn Voelckers We may think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.” Jenny Uglow

By Gwenn Voelckers “Whether it’s emotional baggage or tangible reminders that keep you from moving forward, I encourage you to do some ‘spring cleaning’

By Gwenn Voelckers April showers bring May flowers and so much more. In addition to warmer weather, new growth and budding possibilities, April is