A woman in midlife explains that she is angry all the time and asks is rage during perimenopause normal? And, if it is, how does she get back to her usual, more balanced self? Jessica explains the many reasons why women experience rage during perimenopause and then offers some ways to manage the anger. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to

A woman in midlife whose parents are getting older asks, how do you gracefully and compassionately face the reality of cleaning out a parent’s house? Jessica offers an approach that will gently help them to face the potentially thorny reality. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting teens to sandwich generation challenges to shifts in marital or

A woman in midlife asks how to embrace bathing suits in midlife as her body changes in ways she doesn’t like. Jessica commiserates with the struggle and then offers practical suggestions to help shift our attitudes towards bathing suits and our bodies. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting teens to sandwich generation challenges to shifts in

A woman struggles with career satisfaction, wonders should I change careers in midlife? In spite of a successful career, she questions if this is what she really wants for the next 20 years. Jessica helps her to manage her guilt and then provides a structure for thinking through her options. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting

A mom asks how can I improve my relationship with my teenager before he goes off to college? Jessica explains why teenagers pull away at this stage in life and shares thoughts on how to remain present and engaged, while still letting them spread their wings. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting teens to sandwich generation