About Karen Petersen

Karen is a fifty something woman with a diverse background, including training, non-profit projects, entrepreneurial ventures, and digital marketing.

She studied at Johannesburg College of Education, Gordon's Institute of Business Science, and Blue Magnet Digital Academy. She is currently a Board Member of the Pakistan Social Media Forum and founder of Network Explosion, a social media marketing company.

Her passions include writing, travel, scooters, plant-based cooking, and living life fully.

She is married to Tracey and lives in Johannesburg with a dream to have a home beside the sea. One of her favourite pastimes is spending time with their modern, blended family and faithful furry companion, Spike.

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Coming Out Coming Home: The story of the pastor's wife who fell in love with a woman Jun 30, 2020

by Karen Petersen

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The simple story of a woman’s passage from childhood to middle age, finding her way home through unexpected turns.

Born in Durban, Karen’s average white suburban childhood disintegrated with her parents’ divorce and ensuing traumas. A spiritual experience during college caused her to throw herself into the church. She was introduced to many adventures including working in Alexandra Township during the riots, smuggling Bibles into China, and much more.

After starting a church in KwaZulu Natal, she struggled to fit into the role of the pastor's wife. All sorts s of chaos ensued when she fell in love with a woman. Through her natural optimism she came out of the dark tunnels to find reconciliation, contentment and peace.

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It's Never Too Late: Life Lessons in Overcoming Obstacles May 9, 2020

by Karen Petersen

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"Midlife is that pivotal moment when you can finally say that you basically have all your shit together and then your body starts falling apart!" ― Comic Strip Mama
You may not have all your shit together, but if you're prepared to get up again and give it another go, you will achieve much. This tenacity and belief that everything always somehow works out is presented in It’s Never Too Late – Life Lessons in Overcoming Obstacles in a practical and helpful way. Aimed at middle aged women going through changes in life, whether they be physical, menopausal anxieties, sexual identity, or any other crisis, simple steps are presented to help you rise up and take a step forward. Based on the author's experiences, these steps come with exercises to help you move through your transition more easily.

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