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Are You a Late Bloomer?

I'd like to hear your story

Jun 25 • Jessica Smock

What Are You Reading?

Tell us about what you've read on Substack that has resonated with you

Nov 21, 2024 • Jessica Smock

We Need To Be Together Right Now

Join us for a meetup tomorrow at noon Eastern

Nov 7, 2024 • Jessica Smock

What Does This Election Mean To You?

And We're Re-Opening Submissions

Oct 11, 2024 • Jessica Smock

Discussion: Your Fall Plans

For me, even though my own school days are long over, the start of fall still feels like a reset.

Aug 27, 2024 • Jessica Smock

What Are Your Favorite Books About Understanding Midlife For Women?

Here Are Five of Mine... Share Yours

Jan 26, 2024 • Jessica Smock

Are You Starting Something New in 2024?

2024 has begun.

Jan 6, 2024 • Jessica Smock

What Is Your Favorite Book of 2023?

Tell me yours and I'll tell you mine

Dec 10, 2023 • Jessica Smock

What are you thankful for right now?

When you think about your life right now, in all its glorious and perplexing midlife complexity, what are you thankful for?

Nov 24, 2023 • Jessica Smock

Dear Younger Self...

For me, much of the challenge of entering and being in midlife have been made more difficult because I had no idea what was coming — particularl…

Nov 15, 2023 • Jessica Smock

Discussion Thread: Best Advice

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

Nov 9, 2023 • Jessica Smock

Discussion Thread: Hardest Part of Midlife

Last week we asked about the best part about being in these middle years.

Nov 1, 2023 • Jessica Smock

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