The Body Might Be Older But The Smile Is Willing

Why is female self-esteem so tied up with age?

Brenda Stimpson
Nov 5 · 3 min read
Coping with the angst of aging by smiling a lot more.
Coping with the angst of aging by smiling a lot more.
Photo by Edu Carvalho from Pexels

Recently, I was childishly happy about being asked for ID at our local ABC Liquor store. As I reached for my wallet, I remarked with joy and disbelief, “Really? It’s been ages since I was carded.”

“Oh, no, I just have to check your ID against your credit card,” the much younger…

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