Live Alone & Thrive

By Gwenn Voelckers When the challenges of living alone and the troubles of the world overwhelm you, the quote below by Mother Teresa may

By Gwenn Voelckers “Oh, I could never do that!” exclaimed an old friend of mine I bumped into recently. She was reacting to my

By Gwenn Voelckers Living alone after a divorce or the death of a spouse can be a challenging yet transformative experience. I know it

By Gwenn Voelckers It wasn’t easy. As a woman who lived through the challenges of divorce, I understand first hand how difficult it can

By Gwenn Voelckers In William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar,” a fortune teller warns Caesar to “beware the ides of March.” That immortal phrase portends gloom

By Gwenn Voelckers Living alone after a significant life change can be daunting. It was years ago, but I remember feeling lost and disoriented

By Gwenn Voelckers Are you convinced you’ll never find love again? Or regret the way you behaved in your marriage? Still angry at your

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

By Gwenn Voelckers In a world that constantly moves at a breakneck pace, solitude can feel like an elusive luxury. Yet I’ve come to

By Gwenn Voelckers Fall is such a special time of year. For me, it means all good things: relaxing in front of a cozy