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And now what? Comparison and why it was killing me.
Comparison is a joy killer and we all do it. We look at how everyone else around us at our age is doing and create a hierarchy of good and bad. Are they still renting? Is their career flourishing? Are… Continue reading
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Self-Discovery: Finding meaning without your purpose
One of the most jarring things I’ve experienced while empty nesting is self-discovery. Being my big age, the expectation is I should know by now. Know where I want to live, what I want to do, and have goals I’m… Continue reading
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Loss: The devaluing of oneself. How rejection sensitive dysphoria ruined my life.
Being a woman in my mid 40’s comes with a lot of emotions. Emotions from empty nesting, hormones, relationships and the ever-present perimenopausal cycle cause me to question myself more than others. As a perceived “calm” person, I just assumed… Continue reading
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