What a thought provoking perspective. Inherent is perhaps that moving forward with a change resolves fear more than any analysis and assessment of the implications of the change can. Fear and anxiety live in the gap between needing/ deciding on a change and acting on it.
Covid was my catalyst. I'd been to counseling at several intervals in my life and the result was I needed to leave my marriage. At 61 in the midst of Covid on my birthday I finally mustered up the courage to tell my husband I no longer wanted to be married. I knew it was now or never. I broke the news to my 2 adult children who did not receive the news well. I told them I was moving across the country on a journey of self discovery.
I landed in a town and knew no one. I struggled finding an apartment but met a realtor who helped me find a place and we've been friends ever since.
I was married for 36 years and retired. I've had lots of lessons and blessings in the past 5 years. My children won't speak to me and I have a new grandson I will never meet. But I've learned a lot about myself and I wouldn't do anything different. Growth is painful but also rewarding, one of those combo lesson/blessing things. I'm facing a medical challenge this coming Tuesday. I have faith in my Creator and I know I won't walk this journey alone.
If anyone out there reads this and feels stuck...know this, if I can do it, you can do it. You'll be surprised of what you are capable of accomplishing.❤️
I don’t know if I’m an exception or that perhaps this is over generalized. At 70 I told my husband I wanted a divorce; two months later, when I was 71 he fell down a flight of stairs and I became a part-time caregiver, visiting him in the last residence he had, a nursing home for the next two years while he died a little bit every day. At the same time I had to rev up my own business to compensate for the loss of his income and ensure my life continued to be good, growth focused, and forward oriented. Now I’m 73. I live alone. I’ve been dating for 2 1/2 years, every man being considerably younger than myself. I’m about to publish a book on personal transformation and completely change the direction of my business. I’m fortunate to have good friends who support me and love me. I was lucky to be brought up by a single mother who taught me how to rely on myself before anyone else. But the greatest asset I have is my brain, my self-confidence, and my desire to always improve the quality of my life. I’d love to hear from other women because I know we can’t all be afraid of a future alone since so many of us have exactly that.
Thank you for sharing your story. Life is funny sometimes. When you give up and try to walk away, sometimes you are pulled back into the situation for completion. I had a similar situation with my mom.
Thank you for sharing this. Reading a post like this really reinforces my faith and the laws of attraction. I really needed to read this today - At 47, I’ve just moved from London to Australia with my wife and our two-year-old, and the uncertainty and fear is very overwhelming. Your post has genuinely given me a boost and reminded me that taking a leap of faith is worth it.
This is so real and so validating for me. At 53 I’ve spent the last two years in that fear, as I’ve completely changed my life around, started writing a book, and planning a move to Malta from Vancouver. I’m constantly making these statements to myself and moving through fear and I know I’m doing the right thing because of it. Thanks for a great article.
What a thought provoking perspective. Inherent is perhaps that moving forward with a change resolves fear more than any analysis and assessment of the implications of the change can. Fear and anxiety live in the gap between needing/ deciding on a change and acting on it.
Wow thanks! I really need to hear this today.
Covid was my catalyst. I'd been to counseling at several intervals in my life and the result was I needed to leave my marriage. At 61 in the midst of Covid on my birthday I finally mustered up the courage to tell my husband I no longer wanted to be married. I knew it was now or never. I broke the news to my 2 adult children who did not receive the news well. I told them I was moving across the country on a journey of self discovery.
I landed in a town and knew no one. I struggled finding an apartment but met a realtor who helped me find a place and we've been friends ever since.
I was married for 36 years and retired. I've had lots of lessons and blessings in the past 5 years. My children won't speak to me and I have a new grandson I will never meet. But I've learned a lot about myself and I wouldn't do anything different. Growth is painful but also rewarding, one of those combo lesson/blessing things. I'm facing a medical challenge this coming Tuesday. I have faith in my Creator and I know I won't walk this journey alone.
If anyone out there reads this and feels stuck...know this, if I can do it, you can do it. You'll be surprised of what you are capable of accomplishing.❤️
I don’t know if I’m an exception or that perhaps this is over generalized. At 70 I told my husband I wanted a divorce; two months later, when I was 71 he fell down a flight of stairs and I became a part-time caregiver, visiting him in the last residence he had, a nursing home for the next two years while he died a little bit every day. At the same time I had to rev up my own business to compensate for the loss of his income and ensure my life continued to be good, growth focused, and forward oriented. Now I’m 73. I live alone. I’ve been dating for 2 1/2 years, every man being considerably younger than myself. I’m about to publish a book on personal transformation and completely change the direction of my business. I’m fortunate to have good friends who support me and love me. I was lucky to be brought up by a single mother who taught me how to rely on myself before anyone else. But the greatest asset I have is my brain, my self-confidence, and my desire to always improve the quality of my life. I’d love to hear from other women because I know we can’t all be afraid of a future alone since so many of us have exactly that.
Thank you for sharing your story. Life is funny sometimes. When you give up and try to walk away, sometimes you are pulled back into the situation for completion. I had a similar situation with my mom.
Thank you for sharing this. Reading a post like this really reinforces my faith and the laws of attraction. I really needed to read this today - At 47, I’ve just moved from London to Australia with my wife and our two-year-old, and the uncertainty and fear is very overwhelming. Your post has genuinely given me a boost and reminded me that taking a leap of faith is worth it.
Right on time ty 🙏💖
This is so real and so validating for me. At 53 I’ve spent the last two years in that fear, as I’ve completely changed my life around, started writing a book, and planning a move to Malta from Vancouver. I’m constantly making these statements to myself and moving through fear and I know I’m doing the right thing because of it. Thanks for a great article.