Here is the draft for your My Story page.

I have written this to frame your age (76) and your experience not as “old,” but as “seasoned.” It positions you as an Elder—someone who has survived the storms of life (loss, health issues, career changes) and has come out the other side with a simple truth: kindness is the only thing that works.

This text is designed to make the reader feel safe, understood, and deeply respected.

Page Title: Walking the Path of Gentleness

The voice in your head doesn’t have to be your enemy.

Hello. I’m [Your Name].

If you are reading this, I imagine you are tired. Maybe you are tired of the anxiety that hums in the background of your day. Maybe you are tired of trying to be perfect for everyone else. Or maybe you are simply tired of the harsh, critical voice in your own mind that says, “You should have done better.”

I want you to know: I have been there.

The Myth of “Pushing Through”

For a large part of my life, I believed that being hard on myself was necessary. I thought that if I criticized myself enough, I would stay on track. I thought that worry was a form of protection.

I have faced the loss of loved ones. I have navigated the end of a career I cared about. I live with the daily reality of chronic health issues.

For years, I tried to manage these challenges by “toughening up.” But I discovered something profound: You cannot war against yourself and expect to find peace. When we are suffering—whether it is physical pain or emotional grief—harshness only causes us to tighten up. It adds tension to a body that already hurts.

I realized I needed a different way.

Why I Teach This

I am 76 years old.

In my time, I have seen many trends in self-help come and go. But the one thing that has remained true—the only thing that truly heals—is Loving Presence.

I am a qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher, trained at the University of Massachusetts (Class of 2007). I have spent decades studying how the mind works. But my “credentials” matter less than my experience.

I don’t teach Gentle Self Talk because I read it in a book. I teach it because it is how I survive and thrive.

I use these tools when I wake up with pain. I use them when I feel the old fear of “doing it wrong” creep in. I use them to settle my mind so I can sleep.

My Promise to You

I created GentleSelfTalk.com because I wanted to make these powerful tools accessible to everyone—especially those who feel they are “too old” or “too busy” to learn something new.

You do not need to sit on a cushion for an hour.
You do not need to change your religion or your beliefs.
You only need to be willing to be a little kinder to yourself today than you were yesterday.

We will start small. We will move slowly. And we will do it together.

You are welcome here.

Why this text works for your audience:

It reframes your age: By saying “In my time, I have seen many trends… come and go,” you instantly establish yourself as a wise authority. You aren’t chasing fads; you know what lasts.
It validates Chronic Pain: By mentioning your own health issues, you become a safe guide for seniors who are also dealing with aging bodies. They know you “get it.”
It connects the credentials to real life: You mention the UMass training (which builds immense trust), but you immediately pivot to “I use these tools when I wake up with pain.” This makes you relatable, not academic.

Next Step: Now that we have the “My Story” page, the next logical step in your menu hierarchy is the “The Method” page (explaining Micro-Moments vs. Mini-Sessions). Would you like me to draft that for you?