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THE COMMUNITY
FOR MID-LIFE WOMEN
For women over 50 who aren’t done yet.
I founded my first company in my late forties. In my sixties, I started Mid-Life Women and wrote my first children’s book, all at an age when many people assume women are winding down. Along the way, I’ve learned that midlife isn’t an ending; it’s often a time of change in family dynamics and careers, and a time of self-discovery.
During the pandemic, I watched so many women over 50 grow lonely and isolated, so I created a place for us to share our stories, out loud and together, and to trade tips on getting through difficult times and coming out the other side.
Yes, life is challenging. It is sometimes nothing like we expected, in good ways and bad. But while we can’t change the past, we can start from wherever we are and use whatever we’ve got to create what comes next.
— Orly Benaroch Light, Founder
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OUR STORY
Mid-Life Women is a gathering place for women over 50, built on the wisdom, experience and skills we’ve gained along the way.
Here you’ll find real stories from real women about careers, relationships, health, family and starting over. They challenge the stereotypes about aging and show what this chapter of life actually looks like.
Wherever you’ve been and wherever you are now, it’s never too late to find new meaning, purpose and joy. Read the stories, share your own and join us.
Featured Story
The stories we read at bedtime do more than help children fall asleep. They shape how kids see the world and who they believe they can become. From my work with UN Women's Awake Not Sleeping project to my first children's book, here's why I believe it's time to reimagine the fairy tales and fantasy adventures we share with our children.
Papimento and the Chocolate Mountains (ages 5–8), written by the founder of Mid-Life Women, Orly Benaroch Light and illustrated by award-winning artist Rogério Coelho.
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Ageism is a real and frustrating barrier in today's job market, but it doesn't have to define your search. Instead of dwelling on biases you can't control, focus on what you can: your mindset, your skills, and how you present them. Here's how to make your experience your biggest advantage.
Anne Miller is a mother, a grandmother, and a nurse who has spent more than 35 years caring for older adults. She began as a care aide, became a Licensed Practical Nurse, and today is Executive Director of a personal care home. Dementia became personal for her when she cared for her own mother through the disease.
Successful women are often the ones everyone leans on, which can make their own struggles easy to miss. Therapist Martha Fernandez, LCSW, explains the subtle signs to watch for, why so many women quit therapy early, and how to make it work for you.
Regina Portnoy, a clinical research professional with more than 20 years of global experience in hematology and oncology, explains why feeling fine doesn’t always mean we’re healthy, and why some of the most serious health problems come without warning signs.
SHARE YOUR STORY
Who better to tell their story than those who lived it? Mid-Life Women showcases stories from women 50 and beyond who want to promote an understanding of their individual experiences in a powerfully real and human way. If you are interested in contributing your story, please read
the guidelines and send us a request by completing the submission form. Click here for more information