I am 45. I have debt, no pension, and I rent my home.

I used to think that I was the only person at my stage of life, in this situation. But since speaking up about it, I have realised that there are so many of us here, living a life entirely different to the one we thought we would have. This isn’t a comeback story yet. I am still very much in the messy middle and figuring it all out as I go. And if I’m honest, although there are days when I feel unstoppable, there are other days when it feels too much. Like there aren’t enough hours between the school run and figuring out what’s for dinner every day, for me to turn my life around and that maybe I just can’t fix this on my own. But then I’ll get a DM or a comment from another woman, who’s navigating this too. Who can’t sleep for worrying about where the money is going to come from or who doesn’t know where to start with figuring out a way forward. And it reminds me that none of us are alone and that maybe we will actually save each other. We’ve got this team. I believe in us. XO, Lindsay #midlifecrisis #midlife #lifeover40