In rough times, pathfinders rely on work, friends, humor and prayer. They develop a support network. Gail Sheehy developfriendhumor Change image and share on social
In 2009, I served as AARP's Ambassador of Caregiving. With a producer and cameraman, I traveled the country for months, interviewing hundreds of caregivers. Gail Sheehy aarpambassadorcameraman Change image and share on social
I actually interviewed other people about myself, and that alerted me to the fact that I had to really investigate my memories. Gail Sheehy alertfactinterview Change image and share on social
Would that there were an award for people who come to understand the concept of enough. Good enough. Successful enough. Thin enough. Rich enough. Socially responsible enough. When you have self-respect, you have enough. Gail Sheehy awardconceptgood share on social
Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy demandgrowthsecurity Change image and share on social
I keep returning to the central question facing over-50 women as we move into our Second Adulthood. What are our goals for this stage in our lives? Gail Sheehy adulthoodcentralface Change image and share on social
No sooner do we think we have assembled a comfortable life than we find a piece of ourselves that has no place to fit in. Gail Sheehy assemblecomfortablefind Change image and share on social
We really only have two choices. Play it safe, or take a chance. For me, pulling back because of fear has always made me feel worse. Gail Sheehy backbadlychance Change image and share on social
There is no more defiant denial of one man's ability to possess one woman exclusively than the prostitute who refuses to redeemed. Gail Sheehy abilitydefiantdenial Change image and share on social
Character is what was yesterday and will be tomorrow. Gail Sheehy charactertomorrowyesterday Change image and share on social