Archive - Gateway Elderwomen

How Did We End Up All Alone?

That wasn't what I planned!

Published on Can I Do It Alone? • Apr 4

March 2024

Mother is a verb

On finding and making families

Mar 10 •

February 2024

A timed ticket to the numinous

Life, death, grace and the mountains.

Feb 27 •

Join my 'Gateway Elderwomen' chat on Subtack

Only if you want to; you won't miss any of my essays if you don't!

Feb 17 •

It's not like she's got anything else to do, is it?

Childless daughters and caregiving.

Feb 16 •

Shouldn't you be over that at your age?

When ageism and personal growth collide...

Feb 11 •

I like myself better sober.

But do I like myself enough to keep it up?

Feb 2 •

January 2024

It is easier to love my mother now she's dead.

Mother-daughter relationships don't end.

Jan 25 •

Who is that old woman in the mirror?

Making friends with my changing and ageing body.

Jan 19 •

When childless elderwomen talk...

Video and transcript from December 2023's Solstice Session of Fireside Wisdom on the topic of 'Role Models'. News about other Gateway Elderwomen events…

Jan 3 •

November 2023

Being with my mother at the end.

Nov 19, 2023 •

The Power of Role Models for Childless Elderwomen

Free Solstice Webinar: Wednesday 20th December 2023

Nov 2, 2023 •

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