How Can I Embrace the Aging Process?
Dear Meli, I’m getting older. This should make me happy, right? I’m healthy. I have a great marriage. I have a wonderful relationship with my grown children. But I find myself looking at my aging body with despair. I know that I’ve absorbed societal...
How Do I Release Religious Sexual Shame?
Dear Meli, I grew up in a strict, religious household. Once I left home, and the church, I thought I’d never go back. And I haven’t. But I do have an ever-increasing interest in spirituality. This time, though, it’s not about rules from without....
Help! My Spouse and I Have Incompatible Working Styles!
Dear Meli, My wife and I have been married for about 10 years, and we are very compatible. We share the same spiritual beliefs and practices, which helps a lot. But we’re also just really compatible in general. At least, I thought we were! We recently started a...
How Can I Get My Family to Respect My Dying Wish?
Dear Meli, I have an unusual dilemma. I have been diagnosed with terminal cancer. And I’m okay with that. I am electing not to do heroic treatments. I am 84 years old and have lived a wonderful life. The treatments would just prolong my life, but also prolong my...