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crime scene tape and bullet casings. Image by Arisha Singh. After using deadly force on duty, police officer Adam A. Meyers became self-destructive, using very poor coping strategies. He shares his story of mental health and recovery.
From Our Readers

A Police Officer’s Story of Mental Health and Recovery

A crisis, self-destructive behavior, and finally, help and hope

By Adam A. Meyers | March 28, 2023
A “Chiweenie” Chihuahua-Dachshund mix had a difficult early life. His resilience was an inspiration – bolstered by a mysterious ray of light.
From Our Readers

Jimmy the “Chiweenie”

A ray of light and a little bundle of resilience

By Jenn Bankston | March 22, 2023
Some toys hold a special place in our hearts, stirring warm memories, including special dolls from childhood: troll dolls and Hansel and Gretel.
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Special Dolls from Childhood

Recalling toys that held a fond place in the reader’s heart

By Julia Nunnally Duncan | March 15, 2023
My rock ’n’ roll moment, Phil Perkins
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My Rock ’n’ Roll Moment

Memories of youthful aspirations

By Phil Perkins | March 6, 2023
grandmother and granddaughter playing with sticker book. Parents know that they will face the proverbial empty nest when their children leave home, but Laurie Whitman experienced a second empty nest. She shares with Boomer readers her experience after her first granddaughter went to kindergarten.
Family

The Second Empty Nest

A grandmother’s story

By Laurie Whitman | February 28, 2023
old family photos plus pink roses, an old key, and a pocket watch. By Neirfy. When Doreen Mary Frick first saw an old photograph of a young 1900s lady, she was immediately drawn to her. She discovered the woman’s identity, and her story, and shares with Boomer readers the story of Mary Jane, her grandmother.
From Our Readers

My Grandmother’s Dream

A family story across the years

By Doreen Mary Frick | February 21, 2023
English Rock Band The Beatles, from left Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr performing on the Television Variety Series, "The Ed Sullivan Show", New York City, New York, USA, Bernard Gotfryd, February 1964. Article: The Beatles and Boomers
From Our Readers

Finding Salvation in The Beatles after a Breakdown

More effective than Ativan or Lexapro

By Iris Dorbian | February 15, 2023
elderly woman at mailbox, by Bonita Cheshier. Boomer reader Doreen Mary Frick shares a snapshot of her elderly neighbor Alice, and the connections that add meaning to her days.
From Our Readers

A Neighbor Named Alice

The small but important things that keep her smiling

By Doreen Mary Frick | February 8, 2023
People at a retirement party. By Monkey Business Images. Covid postponed Dale Davis’s plans to retire, and when it did finally happen, the reality didn’t live up to his visions of retirement.
From Our Readers

The Road Ahead: Visions of Retirement

Reality didn’t live up to expectations

By Dale Davis | January 20, 2023
young boy sitting on stone steps. by Tatiana Bobkova. As Boomer reader R.G. Begora recalls his childhood, he recalls several tales that make him seem like a bad boy … or a dumb kid. Perhaps you can relate!
From Our Readers

The Day My Mom Threatened to Call the FBI on Me

Was he a ‘bad boy’? You make the call!

By R.G. Begora | January 17, 2023

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