by sarah tolmie Reader Question: “We are planning downsizing our large family home as we enter our ‘third–age’. The task feels overwhelming but we know it is the right decision.…
Sarah Tolmie
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FamilyLifestyle
Dealing with Mixed Emotions as a Soon-to-Be Grandmother: A Therapist’s Perspective
by LukeAdminBy Sarah Tolmie Reader Question: “I’m going to be a grandmother in April 2024. I’m still in my 50’s. I feel young and finally free of intensive parenting duties with…
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Reader Question: “My ex–husband is unreliable with his contact with our children and grandchildren. I know Father’s Day is coming up. He hasn’t initiated any plans for the day. Should…
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By Sarah Tolmie Reader Question: “After 30 years of marriage, my partner and I cannot get over a betrayal and we are done. We are in our mid–60s. I do…
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Family
Matters of Life and Love – My partner is succumbing to some of the clichés of ageing
by LukeAdminBy Sarah Tolmie Reader Question “My partner is succumbing to some of the clichés of ageing. He can’t hear very well, and we often fight when conversations are broken and…
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Family
Matter of Life & Love – Inheritance Dispute: Navigating Emotional Finances After a Family Loss
by LukeAdminBy Sarah Tolmie Reader Question: “In the last two years both my father and mother have died and soon I will be coming into an inheritance – modest yet sizable…
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Family
Matters of life & love – Transitioning to a Gift-Free Christmas: How to Get Your Multi-Generational Family On Board
by LukeAdminBy Sarah Tolmie Reader Question: “Our family is getting very large and multi–generational. We are now great grandparents. We’ve been buying Christmas presents for many, many, years now. Not only…
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Health & Wellbeing
Matters of Life & Love – Embracing Change: Nudging Adult Children Towards Independence
by LukeAdminBy Sarah Tolmie Reader Question: “Our adult children (they are in their mid–20’s) still live with us. We are entering our 60’s and looking to downsize and change things up…
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Health & Wellbeing
Matters of life & love – Mid-Life Reckoning: Navigating Changes Together’
by LukeAdminBy Sarah Tolmie Reader Question“I think my husband is having a classic ‘mid–life crisis’. He is unhappy in his work. Looking at distractions. Taking up cycling even! I am just…
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Retirement
Matters of life & love – Embracing Retirement: How to Find Purpose and Deepen Connections Post-Work Life
by LukeAdminReader Question:“In a couple of months’ time I will be retiring from working life. Other than a holiday to mark the transition the month after I finish, and later plans…