Finding Root in Change: A Season of Renewal
The Courage to Begin Again
As I acclimate to a second chance at partnership, the midlife part of me feels both grateful and, strangely, a little behind.
While many people my age are buying homes and investing in things that matter, I sometimes feel like I’m still catching up.
For years, I was just surviving as life crumbled around me.
The Cost of Constant Movement
The lot I was dealt in life came with a lot of movement — moving homes, cities, even countries.
Besides the financial expense, each new start meant a new job, new people, a new climate, and a new mentality to adjust to.
The benefit? I learned to adapt quickly and make the best of any situation.
But now, my body feels tired. My soul feels tired.
As I step into this new chapter, I’m incredibly grateful, but I’m also absorbing the emotional weight of everything I’ve left behind.
Seeking Strength in What I Can Control
In this season of life, I’m learning to focus on what I can control rather than what I can’t.
