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We women—single, single-again, married, cohabiting—all face unique situations and circumstances. But the ways in which any one woman suffers or feels confused or worries or wonders “what’s next” are not so different from those of other women.
Got a newsletter today from Dr. Karen Gail Lewis. She’s a warm and kind professional therapist who helps couples and families but also specializes in helping women who are single, single-again, or thinking about becoming single-again, or who’ve done all that society expected and just don’t know what they want now—she calls them “Empty Nexters.”
Dr. Karen has an interesting list of questions in her newsletter. They’re directed at women who are questioning “what’s next” about their own lives. I’m directly quoting it here so you can respond—in your head, on paper, or in your heart—if any of these questions resonates with you.
- Think back to childhood, young adulthood. What were some of your dreams back then that you lost along the way?
- Read magazines and even want ads. See what topics catch your interest. Don’t apply for anything; just be open to see what draws you.
- Silence the inner voice that says, “I couldn’t,” or “I’d love to, but….”
- Finish this sentence, “I would love to….” Don’t think about it, just write it out and see what words come.
- Whose voice is inside your head saying, “You can’t!”?
- What would your husband and children say if you were to say whatever came at the end of that sentence above?
- What would your mother, father, siblings say if you were to do something entirely new and exciting with your life now?
- Give yourself space to flush out old tears – for lost lovers, lost opportunities.
- Attend a weekend retreat, just for women like you, Empty Nexters, figuring out what comes next.
Dr. Karen’s weekend retreats are specifically designed for women. Even if you don’t end up going to a retreat, she’s very generous about sharing her wisdom. You can read her inspiring words by visiting and subscribing to her newsletter at Dr. Karen Gail Lewis’s website.
Oh, and PS. There’s a special deal on pricing for the retreat—good only until September 15, so check it out today.
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