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Beyond the
Bend
is an online community seeking to provide
encouragement and hope for women who are
approaching or are already in their second half of life. This includes
those who are just beginning to think about
mid-life issues, those who are in mid-life, and
those who have rounded the bend and are living
life to the fullest in their golden years. We hope you enjoy your
time at our website. Beyond the Bend was created
by me, Patti Chadwick.
So you can know me better, let me tell you a bit
about myself. I've been a WAHM (work-at-home mom) for
the past 21 years and live in
Batavia,
NY
with my husband John and three nearly-grown
children, TJ (22), Jeni (21), and David (18). Over
the years I've embarked on several business ventures, some
achieved a higher level of success than others.
It was during this time that I became a freelance writer,
online magazine editor, and small business
owner. I've been working online for about 7
years now. I am the editor of
History's
Women,
an online magazine highlighting the
extraordinary achievements of women throughout
history. I also own
PC
Publications,
a small publishing house and bookstore that
helps self-published authors get their books
into print and in the marketplace as well as
Book Bargains & Previews, which is a new
site that is an offshoot of
PC
Publications. I have also
created several other websites and online
magazines, which I've sold as I've "outgrown"
them.
During the years I spent raising my family and
working from home, I also pursued my education and
ended up with a M.A. in Biblical Studies.
After completing my degree in Biblical Studies, I found myself led to
pursue a career in Human Services and went back
to college to pursue a degree in that field.
I just finished my A.S. in Human Services and
this Fall I will begin work toward my B.A. in
the same field. I have a real desire to
help women become all that they can be.
Beyond the Bend
is my latest endeavor. Since I'm in my 40s
(I turned 44 this March), and my kids are nearly
grown, I am about to enter a new season of my
life. I know so many other women are in
the same boat, and I don't find many resources
online to help guide us around this
bend in the road of life, coming out successfully on the other side!
I decided that I wanted to help put resources at
the fingertips of women, so the idea
for
Beyond the Bend
was born.
I will also be offering Life Coaching through
Beyond the Bend.
As women, we go through different phases during
our life and sometimes we just need someone to
guide us around the bend to the new adventure
that is awaiting us. Sure, we can discuss
these matters with friends or family, but
sometimes we need an impartial ear. I
offer that...at a price you can afford.
On a more personal note, I became a Christian 22
years ago so my writing and coaching is from a
Christian worldview. I think you should be
aware of that so you are not surprised when you
click through the site. My faith
influences my writing and coaching.
I hope you enjoy the time you spend at
Beyond the Bend.
As I build the site, I hope to add articles from
a variety of people with different areas of
expertise. If you'd like to
contribute articles, see our writer's guidelines
page. And remember to visit the
bookstore
for some great books at discount prices!
You can reach me by email at
patti@beyondthebend.com
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