JUST JILL

I have a wedding coming up, and I am debating whether or not to wear some form of shapewear. Do girdles even exist anymore? What are women of our vintage wearing these days? 

Menopausal night sweats!! I wake up drenched, looking like I have run a marathon in my sleep and my bed turns into a waterpark!! This nightly torment leaves me exhausted, making my daytime activities and tasks feel like insurmountable chores. 

I’m not brave enough to own up to it. Why is there such a taboo about farting? It took me forever to “let one go” in front of my partner. I cringe to think of anyone else hearing my bodily sounds.

My grey hair is mousy and frizzy. I am of two minds. I can continue to color and highlight my hair as usual, or I could start to highlight and color my hair a tone of grey that suits my complexion. How do I handle this transition?

Oral sex … there it is! Who is doing it, and who is not? Do you enjoy it? Do you still want to do it? Do you do it just because you think you should?

I’m a healthy 64 year old woman with no plans of dying anytime soon. What I have learnt though, in all my years, is that none of us truly knows what tomorrow will bring. So here I am thinking about my funeral, burial and what I need to do about it all.

Is Bitcoin the wave of the future? Should I invest in it? How can I possibly invest in something I don't understand? It is like a different language, one that I cannot begin to comprehend.

Who’s tired? Honestly I wake up exhausted! My energy levels have plummeted.  By sunset I am ready for bed. I don’t understand. Is this common for my age?

I think I’m being discriminated at work because of my age!! The challenging assignments that used to come my way do not anymore. I’m being left out of client meetings. I want to scream “I’m still here, I’m still great at my job!!”

Vagina… there I said it! Shaving, sugaring, laser, or electrolysis? Is there something else I should know about? There are so many options, from clean up to bikini to landing strip to Brazilian or full. What do I choose?

There are a lot of things I love about this stage in my life but there is one that I just can’t come to terms with … I have become incontinent. To clarify, I don’t mean a trickle while doing a jumping jack or sneezing. I have accidents. 

I am a lipstick lover. Whether I am going for a casual ramble or a nice dinner, I won’t leave the house without it. Did you know you could have your lips tattooed?

Say it ain’t so … the dreaded high school reunion!! Have any of you gone to your high school reunions? I want to hear all about it … the good, the bad and the ugly!!

Should I go or should I not go?

I’ve always prided myself on being hip, being with it and being able to keep up with the latest and greatest. Not anymore … can someone please explain ChatGPT to me!! 

I’m 52 and have been working for the same company for almost twenty years. I am bored and unfulfilled. Am I crazy to leave a secure job to follow a passion?? I need to think of my future and retirement. Would I be putting that in jeopardy?

I think I have been dropped by my friend group! Is this normal at 55? I met this group of women when our kids were young. Lately though I have been feeling left out. Why do I care so much? Do I confront them or do I just let it go?

I am in my mid 50s, divorced and new to the dating world. I signed myself up for a speed dating event. My question is what would you ask to determine a potential partner’s character, morals and values when you only have seven minutes. 

I am ready to retire. I have worked hard all my life and I want to slow down. I want to start to enjoy before it is too late. My work gives me a sense of purpose, of accomplishment and social interaction. How did you know you were ready? How do you keep busy?