You’re dealing with the aftermath of a loss, and no one seems to understand why you’re cranky, uninspired, or unable to eat. You get the usual “be strong” , “it will pass, so don’t worry”, “move on…”, advices. Sounds familiar, right? Disenfranchised grief, is grief that does not align with the greater society’s expectations about death and loss. It is…
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“Lola” power: These grannies prove that age is just a number
When I reached 35, I started reassessing my life: asking myself where I am going, what I want to do, how to go about the change, etc. The mental process has taken me weeks, months, years and decades! It should not be hard, right? But I think, the mid-life crisis has that effect of “immobilizing” certain individuals, especially ones who…