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One week away from my 50th birthday. Mixed feelings. Trying to embrace it but have moments of...wow, how did I get here so fast? Turning 50 is coming with some big changes. My daughter is getting married and moving to her own place. I am moving to a smaller place. Haven't lived alone in about 25 yrs. I am actually looking forward to it. I feel like this is a chance to find out who I am and enjoy myself. I have focused so much on being a good mom that I haven't thought much about me. Now it's time. I sincerly hope this will be my last birthday without a mate, partner, lover, friend, all rolled into one.
Mary, Thank you for the kind words. I am sure I will have an adjustment period longer then I even expect. Good luck to you. You sound like your on your way
Wow, that's a lot of "stuff" happening! Last year my 50th came one month after my divorce. Due to the slow housing market it took until November 2008 to sell the old house and move into my own, smaller digs, with my 2 children. I feel like I'm only now getting my own bearings. All in all 50 has been a year for new and better beginnings, and I wish the same to you! Mary