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Retirement Isn’t the End of Relevance, It’s Your Next Reinvention

By Gary Domasin Retirement has always been sold to us as an ending, a quiet exit, a slowing down, a polite step out of the spotlight. I’ve never quite understood that idea, mostly because my own life has refused to follow that narrative. If anything, retirement is freedom. It’s the moment when you finally decide how your experience, talent, and curiosity continue to show up in the world. Staying relevant after retirement isn’t about pretending you’re still thirty. It’s about

Feb 23

Retirement Isn’t the End of Relevance, It’s Your Next Reinvention

Good Christian Family

Dear Uncle Gary, Our son is coming home from college, and he’s bringing someone he cares about, his boyfriend. We love our son deeply, but we’re struggling with how to handle this visit in a way that reflects both our Christian values and our desire to stay connected as a family. We’re unsure how to approach the conversation, especially around whether his boyfriend should stay in our home. How can we talk to our son honestly, without damaging our relationship? Signed, Good C

I'm 23, still living at home and going to school, taking a full load and working part-time.

Dear Uncle Gary, I'm 23, still living at home and going to school, taking a full load and working part-time. Is it selfish to want space from my own family? Signed, Leave Me Alone Dear Leave Me Alone, You’re not selfish. You’re human. You’re juggling school, work, and the emotional weight of figuring out who you are and where you’re headed. That’s a full plate. Wanting space doesn’t mean you don’t love your family; it means you’re trying to breathe while carrying all that. No