More Than Just a Label: Why ‘Solo in Canada’ is Growing Up

When I started this journey four months ago, I had a very specific box I thought I needed to stay in. I wanted to talk about being solo over 50 in Canada—to validate our existence and prove that we aren’t “unadjusted” or sitting around waiting to be “chosen.”

But a funny thing happened on the way to the keyboard.

I looked at who was reading and watching, and I realized that my “solo” life is actually just… a life. And it’s a life that many of you—partnered or not—seem to resonate with.

The Transition (The “Why”)

I’ve realized that the challenges of midlife+ in Canada—finding purpose, reclaiming our time, navigating in a more expensive world, and keeping our brains sharp—don’t stop at the door of a single-person household.

While my lens will always be that of a solo woman in her 60s, I’ve decided to stop limiting my “musings” to just the logistics of being alone. Because whether we share a home with a partner or a pet, we are all asking the same questions: How do I make this next chapter my best one? How do I stay connected in a world that feels increasingly disconnected?

What’s Changing (and What Isn’t)

You’ll notice the titles of my posts and videos might look a little different. I’m moving away from “Solo 101” and moving toward “Midlife+ Living.” * The Brand: The name stays! Solo in Canada: Musings From Mid-Life+ still defines my perspective.

• The Content: Expect more on the things that make life rich—like my recent interest in why many have stopped reading books and how we can reclaim our focus.
• The Community: Whether you are solo by choice, by chance, or not solo at all, you are welcome here. This is a space for the “un-pitied” and the “well-adjusted” who are simply looking for a more intentional life.

I’d Love to Know…

I’m curious—when you found my channel or blog, what was the one thing that made you hit “subscribe”? Was it the solo aspect, or was it just a shared feeling about this stage of life?

Let’s chat in the comments. I’m building this for us, and I’m so glad you’re here for the evolution.