Redefining Relationships

Written By terri laki

A Sanctuary for Women Over 55 Navigating Family, Friendship & Feminine Power

 

My painting workshop family in Setúbal, Portugal


You’ve lived a full, fierce life. Decades of building families, nurturing careers, chasing dreams, surviving detours—and becoming a woman who knows her worth.

Now, in this vibrant chapter, the spotlight finally turns inward. You’re not settling. You’re asking better questions. And more than anything, you want depth—real connection, real talk, and real community.

Welcome to a space created just for you.

Here, we open up about what it really means to be a woman over 55 navigating love, family, friendship—and rediscovering power on your own terms.

Maybe you're in a long-term relationship that feels different than it once did. Or perhaps you're exploring what intimacy and partnership mean now, without apology. Maybe your role in the family is shifting, as you juggle adult kids, aging parents, or chosen family.

And friendship? It matters now more than ever. Whether you've got a tight circle or feel a bit untethered, this is where we rebuild or rekindle those soul-deep connections—with others, and with yourself.

Let’s be honest—relationships at this stage of life don’t come with tidy bows. They're layered, lived-in, sometimes messy, often magical.

You’ve been through it: long-term love, divorce and rediscovery, evolving roles with your children, and friendships that have morphed across seasons of joy, grief, and growth.

Women over 55 know that real love is rarely simple, but always worth exploring. It’s where we untangle what closeness really means. We question old narratives. And we celebrate the strength it takes to stay open-hearted, even when life throws curveballs.

You’ve earned your wisdom. Now it’s time to share it—and shape new possibilities for connection on your own terms.

Because when women like us come together with honesty and heart, the ripple effect is real.

Let’s Talk:

  • What’s one truth about long-term relationships you've only recently come to understand?

  • Have your definitions of “family” evolved? What does it look like for you today?

  • What do you seek most in friendships now—and what have you outgrown?

  • What’s one lesson about love or friendship that took you decades to learn?

  • How do you balance independence with intimacy—especially now?

  • What role does feminine power play in your closest relationships?

This isn’t just a blog—it’s a gathering place for independent thinkers, wise rebels, and women who are still wildly curious.

So drop a comment. Share a story. Ask the big questions. We’re listening—and we’re in this together.

You belong here.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, you sharing your story can make all the difference.


In the studio of Tania Rivals during her paint workshop in Setúbal, Portugal

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

terri laki