Midlife Stories

A precursor to madness or just a rant to get everyone off my back. Probably both.

Amid the sacred nights of Ramadan, a dedicated midwife stands unwavering at Corniche Hospital, caring for a high-risk mother as Maghrib approaches. Torn between breaking...

smile poem

Sharad, unemployed aspiring author. He had a horrible past with his parents abandoning him. His wife killed herself. Sharad is really depressed and has suicidal thoughts...

the story it's generation story The Olive Tree and Exile Some wounds never fade, and some distances only grow heavier with time. In this chapter, I explore the unshaka...

Denise is a paraplegic bound to a wheelchair all day. She relies on the help of her nurse-aide Mark for health-related purposes but also companionship. He is loyal, pro...

As we navigate midlife, relationships take on new meaning. Friendships become more than just casual connections-they're essential to our emotional well-being and overall...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt a pang of "is this it?" Maybe your career feels stagnant, your hobbies haven't sparked joy in ages, or even your fa...

During June's travel back to her origins to South Korea, there was a random interaction that started out as nothing. This young, handsome, healthy, unique, and famous m...

Nell Goosen, forty-seven years old, meets Ben Zhang, fifty, at a beauty expo/hair show in Montreal during the winter. Nell is attending the hair show with her ex-sister...

Midlife is not the end of the road-it's the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities to rediscover yourself and embrace personal growth. For many women over...

Lahat tayo, dumaan na sa ganitong pakiramdam-yung gustong-gusto mong magsalita, pero natatakot kang baka hindi ka maintindihan. Yung bawat emosyon ay parang naka-lock sa...

Join Elle on her journey through young adulthood as she confronts the complexities of growing up. This poetry collection delves into her personal struggles, exploring fr...

story of past and present or isha bhosle and shantanu bhosle with ashta sabharwal and shaan sabharwal

At 40, Ella is ready for a fresh start, trading the fast-paced city life for a new beginning in the peaceful countryside. Despite whispers of a midlife crisis, she embra...

When Maya's life is turned upside down by divorce and loss, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and growth. With the help of her friends and a new love interest...

We've heard it before. Women belong in the kitchen, kids scampering about their feet, and a husband to feed and take care of. Waiting on everyone hand and foot was suppo...

Life lessons, wisdoms, realization, what ifs, regrets, and learnings from a 25 year-old.

17 year old Callie is at her lowest point. Alone and depressed most of the summer, she feels fat and ugly-and school starts Monday. Her mother Michelle is about to have...

Why is the mid-lifer forgotten? I believe mid-life is the next most difficult stage of life next to adolescence and requires strategic navigation while juggling emotion...