Monthly Archives: April 2012

When things get ugly – Diane’s story

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Doris Belland

Diane and John were an impressive couple living what appeared to be a great life. She had a management-track job with a large, IT company and he was a successful academic researcher. Both had strong salaries and promising prospects. The … Continue reading →

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The stay-at-home dilemma

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Doris Belland

Even though my blog is only a few weeks old,  I have already received a lot of terrific feedback from women about my book project. I want to share one email with you because it raises an issue that that … Continue reading →

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And then he was gone – Barbara’s story

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Doris Belland

Some things in life are supposed to be guaranteed. If you take care of your body, you expect to be healthy. You do all the right things, make the right choices and reasonably  expect to live a long, healthy life. … Continue reading →

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The planner without a plan – Teresa’s story

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Doris Belland

Teresa* was first married at a young age and had four children in fairly quick succession. When her marriage fell apart, she was left with young kids to raise on her own and little money. She worked hard for a … Continue reading →

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