Tag Archives: TRANSITION

Khaleda: The Widow with Gumption

38-year-old Khaleda Khatun is the focus of today’s blog. I met her briefly when I visited Bangladesh recently. I learnt so much from Khaleda – she is a widow with gumption! Khaleda is a Muslim woman who lives in a mostly Hindu community. Sadly her husband died unexpectedly ten years ago, leaving her with three boys […]

Feeling Overwhelmed? 5 Ways to Beat the Transition Blues

Feeling Overwhelmed? 5 Ways to Beat the Transition Blues

Sometimes, it helps to remember that no one, young or old, likes change. You are not alone if you feel overwhelmed. The thing is, you CAN beat the transition blues, and its demoralizing affect on you. Listen to Jenny Baxter tell this story on Hobart’s ultra106five using the audio player, above. This story begins when I was just 7 […]