Stuff? Or a Life Well Lived?
Kimberly StratmanPublished on: 16/05/2026
If someone walked through your home would they see a life well lived?
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5 Years? Have I Failed?
Kimberly StratmanPublished on: 06/09/2025
Am I failing? How do I know if this is where I should be after 5 years in retirement? Is comparison hurting me?
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Emotional Ride
Kimberly StratmanPublished on: 06/05/2025
Retirement can hit harder than expected—especially for first responders. This blog explores the emotional ride no one talks about and why awareness is key to creating a fulfilling next chapter.
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When Everything Changes at Once
Kimberly StratmanPublished on: 20/04/2025
That sweet age of retirement- when everything in your life can start to change. It can feel overwhelming. You are prepared even if it doesn't feel like it at first, or second, glance.