Sigh. I could have written a lot of this, expect I’m not empty nesting just yet. But it’s looming over me, the menopause is in full rage mode, the aging parents are close by, and friends are minimal.
This season of life is heavy, Amy and there’s so much uncertainty. I wish I could throw some platitudes around to make you feel better, but just know you aren’t alone. I’m treading water right along with you.
Thank you, Emaline. It really does help a lot to know that others are paddling like hell along with me. We just keep reaching across those waves to help each other keep our heads above water, right?
First, I'm going to need you to get out of my head :P
Second, I wanted to write "same" but it's never exactly the same, is it?
I have the aging parents, sure, but my spectrum kiddos (now 22 and 19) are still home. I despair that they will never leave the nest.
I've been hormone free since 2013, so I have a body that thinks it is 70. I do not envy your point in this hideous journey and can only offer some green tea and the warning to give up using anti-inflammatories.
I'm just starting the journey of taking clients as a "side-gig". You're so far ahead of me in that respect that I'd need radar to find you!
And yes, I currently (still) want to yeet my latest work into the nearest star and be done with it.
Knowing that there's someone else out there facing similar--though not identical-- struggles helps me keep fighting. I hope it helps you.
LOL--I think a lot of us are in each other's heads! I hope we're not just sharing one big brain!
It does help to know we're all facing similar challenges. I feel like a lot of us are finally speaking up a little about how tough this stage of life is, and maybe that's a good thing. We can just scooch over a bit and make room on the life raft for one more... Thank you, friend.
Sigh. I could have written a lot of this, expect I’m not empty nesting just yet. But it’s looming over me, the menopause is in full rage mode, the aging parents are close by, and friends are minimal.
This season of life is heavy, Amy and there’s so much uncertainty. I wish I could throw some platitudes around to make you feel better, but just know you aren’t alone. I’m treading water right along with you.
Thank you, Emaline. It really does help a lot to know that others are paddling like hell along with me. We just keep reaching across those waves to help each other keep our heads above water, right?
That’s all we can do Amy. I’m here anytime you need an empathetic ear.
First, I'm going to need you to get out of my head :P
Second, I wanted to write "same" but it's never exactly the same, is it?
I have the aging parents, sure, but my spectrum kiddos (now 22 and 19) are still home. I despair that they will never leave the nest.
I've been hormone free since 2013, so I have a body that thinks it is 70. I do not envy your point in this hideous journey and can only offer some green tea and the warning to give up using anti-inflammatories.
I'm just starting the journey of taking clients as a "side-gig". You're so far ahead of me in that respect that I'd need radar to find you!
And yes, I currently (still) want to yeet my latest work into the nearest star and be done with it.
Knowing that there's someone else out there facing similar--though not identical-- struggles helps me keep fighting. I hope it helps you.
LOL--I think a lot of us are in each other's heads! I hope we're not just sharing one big brain!
It does help to know we're all facing similar challenges. I feel like a lot of us are finally speaking up a little about how tough this stage of life is, and maybe that's a good thing. We can just scooch over a bit and make room on the life raft for one more... Thank you, friend.