A Life Postponed
Finding Your Purpose and Joy in Mid-life and Beyond!
by Wendy Richards

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Life can be unpredictable. There’s a myriad of reasons why a woman over fifty might find herself in a state of emotional or financial crisis and have to start over. If you’re struggling and searching for meaning in the second half of your life, know that you are not alone. Thousands of women have walked in your shoes before; we are a community of many voices. A Life Postponed draws on Wendy Richards’ personal experience of adversities: misogyny, divorce, financial ruin, ageism and the death of her son. In her fifties, she was able to rebuild her life, discovering her strengths and identity to become the fiercely independent, confident and thriving person she is today. She shares her wisdom and insights in a book full of practical advice, workable solutions, out-of-the-box ideas and emotional support to help women over fifty regain their sense of relevancy and worth. Don’t wait in limbo for that perfect time to bloom. Commit yourself to the life you want. With courage and imagination, your journey begins now.

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“By tweaking your present you have the power to alter your future.” —Wendy Richards "You have dedicated your life to gaining the skills necessary to make your dreams come true. Join me in exploring the exciting possibilities that are within your reach. Consider making lifestyle changes, pursuing unconventional jobs, or taking on volunteer positions that will bring joy to your heart, reignite your passion, and help you build a healthy bank account."

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A voracious reader all her life, Wendy Richards discovered she had a penchant for writing nonfiction. During her eleven years as a travel advisor, she wrote travel articles and newsletters. Now a full-time freelance writer and regular contributor to Middle-Pause, Crow’s Feet, and various other publications on the Medium publishing platform, Wendy enjoys writing social commentary, especially about women’s issues, women in business and ageism. She won first place in the Dreamers Creative Writing Magazine’s 2024 Micro Nonfiction Story Contest for “The Child Thief.” Wendy is a freelance writer, author, and member of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta. She belongs to numerous women’s organizations, volunteers for the local arts community, is an animal rights advocate, and former Virtuoso travel advisor. She lives with her husband of 30 years in Southern Alberta, Canada.

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