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Going it alone: Advice, comments, and sympathy for women over 50 who find themselves alone
Jill Charlotte Stanford takes the devastating emotional subject of a woman finding herself alone over the age of 50—whether through death or from divorce—and offers her reader a bouquet of helpful advice, sympathy, and common sense laced with humor.
Going It Alone is a gift to women over 50 who find themselves alone.
“For several years, Jill Charlotte Stanford produced a widely-read column, “Going It Alone”, that we proudly included in our monthly packet of news and features for the over-50 market publications. She is an outstanding writer with a fresh, honest approach to women’s issues. Jill’s emphasis was always on a women’s self-esteem and the ability to rise above difficult and painful situations. I know I always anticipated reading her latest offering and learning something new or inspirational in the process. I am delighted this compilation of her columns is going to reach a much wider audience.” —Allison St. Claire, Editor/Publisher, Senior Wire News Service
Jill Charlotte Stanford has been a writer, editor, and author since 1978. Find out more about her on her website: www.jillcharlotte.com
Table of Contents
Introduction
First you cry: Allowing yourself to grieve
Taking the first steps: Making, and keeping, a plan
Falling into the abyss—and climbing back out
What every single woman should know: Rules to live by
Back to who you were—and beyond
Friends to the rescue!
Staying in place or moving on
Home is where you find it
Sally has a garage sale
Cleaning out the closet
Take good care of yourself
Helping hands for the single woman
Getting through the holidays
Resolve not to make resolutions
The Joy of (not) Cooking
Feeling good and looking good (with a little help)
Good things about men—No, really!
Warning! Dating ahead!
Where in the world are you going—and how?
Writing your life
Making a list and checking it twice
Coming of age
Books for your bookshelf
A final word…