To Be Middle-Aged Without Children

Me being alone isn’t the worst thing about my life. The most bothersome thing about it is how others perceive it.

The author swimming with dolphins in Cancun

I’m at an age now where I’m starting to meet people who have grandchildren. Hearing their stories about how cute their grandbabies are or seeing pictures of them on social media reminds me of how far I’ve strayed from society’s expectations. Because conversely, for me, I have nothing to…