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By Orly Benaroch Light Over the holidays, I hosted six friends for dinner. Half of them shared they’re unhappy at work and their stories stuck with me. One described an employer who lacked basic compassion and communication. Another spoke about a company that had lost direction and leadership. The third had recently been promoted to management, only to find the role meant working around the clock with no overtime pay and no respect for life outside work. All three are looking

When the Empty Nest Fills Again: FindingGrace in Life’s Unexpected Turns By Stephanie Bell When my daughter left for college, I felt a mix of pride, excitement, and something I couldn’t quite name, a quiet ache that sat just beneath the surface. After decades of raising children, the house suddenly felt too quiet, too tidy, too still. Like so many women, I thought the “empty nest” marked a new chapter of independence. But I didn’t expect that chapter to take such an unexpecte

By Orly Benaroch Light Not long ago, I sat in a room remembering my friend Hortencia Manzano Mammen, who we lost far too soon after multiple health challenges. She was only 59. We met in 2020 while her husband was volunteering for the presidential campaign. We would hold potluck meetings at her beautiful home, always decorated with a festive theme. Hortencia had a sparkle—an energy and warmth that drew people in. She had a way of making everyone feel special, like they truly