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38 million adults live alone in the United States.  The number of single person households has reached a record high according to census data.  Experts say that this part of the population is likely to climb dramatically in coming decades.  More older Americans are living alone and that is expected to increase as Baby Boomers age. 

One of the major factors found for seniors living alone appears to be a trend from rising divorce rates among adults over 50.  The “gray divorce” has become much more prominent where it now represents a third of all people getting divorced. 

Even though divorce rates for the overall population are declining, gray divorces are increasing.  The important thing is to go through this process in a much more holistic approach.  If you find yourself in this situation, consider Mediation or Collaborate Divorce.

Selected excerpt(s) and linked article courtesy of Catherine E. Shoichet and Parker Leipzig, CNN
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This is the relationship advice therapists want couples to keep top of mind.  Although every couple and their circumstances are different, it appears that there is some common universal marriage advice given by therapists.

Avoiding conflict often creates further conflict down the road.  So, don't be afraid to face conflict and explore it...it will be much more productive.  It's also important to stay curious and ask questions.  In other words, be interested in your partner’s life...what is important to them and what is going on in their lives?

One of the points is very interesting.  Therapists seem to believe that all arguments that we may have with one another boil down to one essential element:  basically wanting or needing to be sure that our partner will be there for us.  What needs are we really expressing through these conflicts and arguments?  Discovering that can ultimately bring a more intimate and binding connection. 

Selected excerpt(s) and linked article courtesy of Jeremy Brown, Fatherly(dot)com
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Most people don’t know this, but the largest animal farm sanctuary is located right here in New York.

This is an incredible place, especially if you love animals.  Watkins Glen Animal Sanctuary is home to more than 800 rescue farm animals on nearly 300 acres.  This is a great place to go for a family outing or just to get away from it all.  It even has a place for visitors to stay a day or two in cottages or cabins.

Selected excerpt(s) and linked article courtesy of Christy Articola, OnlyInYourState(dot)com
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While the temperatures have been skyrocketing this summer, this has also been the hottest summer for divorce. 

Many prominent people and top celebrities have announced their Divorce/Separation in the news and social media this summer, including Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, who posted an announcement on Instagram that he and his wife would be divorcing. 

Summer can create an empty nest syndrome, where parents, while their children are at camp or college, realize they have grown apart.  I also found this interesting; paradoxically as many weddings occur in the summer, people attending these weddings sometimes find themselves comparing their own crumbling relationship to new couples while witnessing a beautiful wedding.

Other factors would include the uncertain times and economics that we find ourselves in today. 

Selected excerpt(s) and linked article courtesy of Heather Schwedel, slate(dot)com
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Sometimes we overlook or don’t know absolute gems in our own back yard.  This sounds like an absolutely divine hiking trail that is off the beaten path and would be wonderful for some grounding down time with nature.  If you don’t get to it this Summer, I also think it would be lovely in the Fall. 

Selected excerpt(s) and linked article courtesy of John Williams, onlyinyourstate(dot)com
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Unfortunately, many people face the traumatic and life altering event of losing a spouse.  Although this is extremely overwhelming, eventually some decide to find love again.  According to the study mentioned in this article, 61% of men and 19% of women find a new relationship or remarry within 25 months of the loss of their spouse. 

Remarrying later in life can be complicated and has its own financial concerns.  This article shares a check list developed by a senior financial advisor after encountering numerous questions from widowed spouses.  He offers general guidelines and a check list of what a surviving spouse should do in the first 24 months and what items to consider depending upon your age.

Selected excerpt(s) and linked article courtesy of Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell, marketwatch(dot)com
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As a follow up to my post last month, it has been a year since Roe v Wade was stricken and eliminated the Federal constitutional right to abortion nationwide.  More than a dozen U.S. States have banned or severely restricted access to the procedure.  However, abortion remains legal in 7 states that were expected to ban abortion after Roe was overturned; including Michigan where voters approved a measure to ensure abortion rights in their state constitution.

State court houses seem to have emerged as the battleground for both protecting and restricting access to abortion.  Forty lawsuits challenging abortion bans have been filed in 22 states.  It was believed, prior to the arguments heard on Dobbs v. Jackson, that 26 states were likely or certain to ban abortion.  However, one year later, in 7 of those 26 states, abortion remains legal.

Selected excerpt(s) and linked article courtesy of Annette Choi and Shawna Mizelle, CNN
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This article really shows the timeline of abortion rights and limitations across our nation since Roe v Wade was reversed.  It also incorporates a demographic map which clearly shows which states are affected and how.

Selected excerpt(s) and linked article courtesy of Alex Leeds Matthews and Curt Merrill, CNN
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