Life in My 40s: Some Things Changed, Some Things Stayed
Life in my 40s looks quite different from what I imagined. Some things have changed completely. Some things, surprisingly, haven't changed at all. Four years ago, I lost my father. Six days later, I had a miscarriage. Even now, putting those two sentences together feels heavy. It was a difficult chapter, and I don't think you go through something like that and remain exactly the same person. Life continued, because somehow it always does. Today, I'm a mother to an almost-five-year-old — a bright little girl who keeps me entertained, challenged and constantly surprised. Watching her grow has made me appreciate time and the ordinary moments a little more. I still work my 8-to-5, and amazingly, I'm still with the same organization after 20 years. I still have the same BFF. Some people really are meant to stay. But I'm also meeting new people and finding new circles — many of them started as complete strangers. It's funny how new friendships can come into your life...