Midlife Unpacked: Navigating Identity Changes with Confidence | Sarah Milken

[@anngleason5372]

Such an amazing podcast! So relatable to my life. Appreciate both of you sharing! So helpful ❤

[@mickygal1969]

Loved this. My husband and I have lived this! Now in our mid 50s, we often get complimented for raising great humans♡♡ and spending time with your adult kids is priceless❤ FYI!!

[@CynthiaThurlow]

Best compliment ever!! 🤭

[@finetrue]

The first time my son went to a week-long field trip, the emptiness was so overwhelming and I could barely do anything. Now he is teen, and the everyday conflicts make me think maybe this is a good phase for both of us to detach from each other 😅. I surely am afraid of the future when he finally goes independent, but I am still the same woman. I have this human being I will always love and will always be ready to do whatever needed for him. For myself, I still have my career, I can pickup my hobbies, and I can rediscover who I really am and what I want for the rest of my life.

[@CynthiaThurlow]

It sounds like you're embracing this new phase with strength and self-discovery, recognizing both the love for your son and the importance of nurturing your own path!

[@honorburza9110]

Speaking of concerts, before having children it was concerts that took me off the hamster wheel. And I also did a boyband cruise five years in a row, my few days a year of escapism...and 11 months worth of anticipation...

[@CynthiaThurlow]

Ha, great!

[@honorburza9110]

I was 38 when I had my second baby, while my mum was being moved into a nursing home where I was still very much involved. I’m certainly not wishing the children’s littleness away, 7 and 9 year olds. I’m still on that hamster wheel. Part time job, one child at home due to SEN.