Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Family & Lifestyle Journalist

Chantel is a creative writer, foster for local animal welfare, and mom to 2 young girls who inspire her with their wisdom beyond years, always keeping her on her toes!

Aging can be a fulfilling and enriching experience when paired with thoughtful lifestyle adjustments. Some habits that were manageable in earlier years can become barriers to health and happiness later in life. By identifying and addressing these habits, you can unlock a healthier and more enjoyable chapter of your life. Here are nine habits to...

Rose, a 63-year-old widow, had always placed her family above everything. After the sudden death of her husband, Raymond, she took on the responsibility of raising four children—Don, David, Daniel, and Debbie—single-handedly. She worked tirelessly, balancing multiple jobs to ensure her children had the opportunities she never did. Despite her sacrifices, her sons betrayed her....