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AJ Clair's avatar

I bet your daughter must be so proud of you for getting out of your comfort zone and living your life more fully. This is such a brave decision and I'm so glad I found your posts! I, too, left an unfulfilling life and relationship in NYC (after living there for 20 years) and decided to travel abroad for a year. That's what the novel Im working on is (somewhat) about, just sorting through what led to that change, why I did it, what happened and why I ultimately found I needed to come back. Thank you for your openness and generosity in sharing. I agree with you on women being better at finding tribes and community!

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Melissa Amateis's avatar

Thank you! I hope I’ve given her a good example of creating a life to love. And YOU should be proud of yourself for getting out of that unfulfilling life and relationship! That takes guts!

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AJ Clair's avatar

Aww thanks I’ve been the example I needed to create for myself. It’s interesting experiencing traveling across new terrain (external but also internal!) and while change is scary it’s ultimately all been the right decision. Thank you!

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Michelle Dowd's avatar

I relate to all of this. I'd love to be part of your tribe!

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Jen Berlingo, LPC, ATR's avatar

This is so true! I am midlife coach and author of Midlife Emergence -- the phrase I use for "midlife opportunity" -- and I help women recognize their truth and desire to design a more aligned second act of life! https://a.co/h5UDU4Y

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Melissa Amateis's avatar

Thank you!

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Miranda van den Heuvel's avatar

It is possible! 🥰

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LC Frias's avatar

This post is so beautiful, and so true in so many levels that it’s almost painful. I saw friends, family and myself on it, and loved it.

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Melissa Amateis's avatar

Thank you so much!

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