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Sometimes a Place Chooses You

Reality-testing my fantasy of rural life in retirement.

Jul 30

Sometimes a Place Chooses You

Jul 30

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Asking the Big Questions

My father died asking — but not getting — any answers.

Jun 26

Asking the Big Questions

Jun 26

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When My Sister Decided To Cut Off Contact

The decades-old fallout of my sister’s estrangement

Jun 18

When My Sister Decided To Cut Off Contact

Jun 18

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I’m Worried About Outliving My Retirement Money

What if my fear isn’t really about money?

Mar 19

I’m Worried About Outliving My Retirement Money

Mar 19

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Do I Have To Look My Age?

Navigating contradictory messages about looks and aging.

Aug 21, 2023

Do I Have To Look My Age?

Aug 21, 2023

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Is It Ever Too Late To Loosen the Mother Knot?

Weaving a healthier relationship with my mother as we grow old together

Aug 27

Is It Ever Too Late To Loosen the Mother Knot?

Aug 27

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“Why Don’t I Have a Close Family?”

Taking my mother’s lament to heart

Jul 16

“Why Don’t I Have a Close Family?”

Jul 16

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When I Felt Powerless, Breath Meditation Helped Me Cope

I thought I was in control of my life. My wife’s brain tumor showed me otherwise.

May 30

When I Felt Powerless, Breath Meditation Helped Me Cope

May 30

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Oh, Yeah. I’m Not 45 Anymore.

Reconciling how old I am in my head with my 66-year-old body.

Apr 29

Oh, Yeah. I’m Not 45 Anymore.

Apr 29

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Can This Friendship Be Saved?

Something went wrong between my old friend and me, and I didn’t know how to make it right.

Apr 4

Can This Friendship Be Saved?

Apr 4

Alisa Wolf

Alisa Wolf

I write personal essays and memoirs, plumbing my experience for universal themes. As an editor, teacher, and writing coach, I help other writers do the same.

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