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Jill Ebstein

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Alfred's Journey to Be Liked

Alfred's Journey to Be Liked

A neurodivergent teenage boy has his world open up through Coach. Humor, wisdom, and friendships combine in this light coming of age story.

2023

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Middle-Pause

Lessons From My Parents in Building a Good Life

And how I landed where I did

Nov 7

Photo of my family of eight, all dressed up for a bar mitzvah

Nov 7

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Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

The Day-In, Day-Out Fatigue of Loving Someone With Alzheimer’s

There are no shortcuts or easy remedies…just honesty

Oct 14

Sad woman with tear down her face

Oct 14

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Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Can You Have A Second Career As You Enter Your Late Sixties?

I am about to find out.

Aug 14

Blue sky with some white billowy clouds

Aug 14

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Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

This Is What the Long, Dark Tunnel of Alzheimer’s Looks Like

When seen from the outside

Jul 9

Long dark tunnel with some small amount of light at the end

Jul 9

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The Narrative Arc

The Lesson of My Mom’s Two Broken Wrists

It helps as I push my way through my sixties

Dec 5, 2023

An older woman in a pink coat sitting on a brown couch.

Dec 5, 2023

Published in
The Lark

Epilogue to Coming of Age at Forty

Ellie’s story

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Crocuses in spring

1d ago

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E³ — Entertain Enlighten Empower

My Daughter and Son-in-Law Are Hosting Thanksgiving

Gratitude, new traditions, and a little angst are part of the picture

2d ago

Turkey on white platter

2d ago

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Buying Some Blueberries in My Second Career

Can simple pleasures mark my experience?

3d ago

Bowl of blueberries

3d ago

Published in
The Lark

All in the Family

When “More” is best

Nov 13

Rock with the word printed “gratitude”

Nov 13

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Changing My Game To Help My Sister With Alzheimer’s

Adjusting expectations and communication accordingly

Nov 12

Olde woman on phone smiling

Nov 12

Jill Ebstein

Jill Ebstein

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I’m about dogs, our lovable and peculiar families, business, and writing in a wide lane, including fiction. I’m a positivity washer too. www.jillebstein.com

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