Felice Shapiro needed an escape from the shadow of a daunting transition. At 47, Shapiro had just lost her husband and was about to send her youngest of two sons off to college. Shapiro found herself seeking solace in her friends. “Women tend to find comfort by sharing stories, connecting, supporting each other,” said Shapiro, who teaches entrepreneurship at Tufts University. Inspired by that notion, she set out to establish an online forum for 50-somethings to convene in times of adversity and success. Last November, Shapiro launched Betterafter50.com, a weekly interactive magazine encouraging women to find a second wind mid-life — and share their experiences along the way. As Better After 50 approaches its first anniversary, Shapiro talks inspiration, the mind-set of a “BA50,” and what’s next.
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I hit on this article by happenstance and am happy that I did. I am about to turn 63, but so much happened to me in my 50's that has shaped my life today. I remember buying the book "This is not the Life I Ordered" and reading it twice. No matter what happens to you, at the end of the day, you are still you. You may have lost a spouse, or had financial and/or health issues. You may have to start over again - not easy, but what's the alternative? Don't beat yourself up and remember, stuff is just stuff. You may not be where you thought you were going to be, but you will still be you. I'm going to find the betterafter50.com site. Thank you.