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Talk about timing!! I am working on, and making little reinventions already. The first being what I thought about myself. I've always known in my head, that I have just as much worth and value as anyone else. But not in my heart. Now, with the help of cognitive therapy and medication, I finally broke through a huge wall in my psyche - a major accomplishment. Once that happened my heart filled with the truth that I am priceless - even if others don't think so. But not only that, with it came loads confidence! Now at 45, for the first time in my life I feel like I can do anything - and I believe it too! Woo! Hoo! So now I'm working on reinventing my career - I want to be a writer, and airbrush artist. I've also discovered a desire, and the courage, to get my motorcycle license. After that, the plan is to buy a Harley and join my local H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group.) From there I'll follow where this ride leads me - savoring every aspect of it along the way. I can't wait.

UGH! I'm overwhelmed and underwhelmed all at the same time!! Had a nice career going but put it on hold to raise 3 kids. Moving far from Manhattan didn't help, as the job prospects in my field don't really pay well in the burbs. Kids are getting bigger (so am I actually, since I think I'm despressed!!) and I want to "REINVENT" me! I want to do what I love, but without feeling the guilt that I"m not doing enough for my family. How can it be all about me, when society says a good mom makes it all about her kids and family??

After raising a family, I started my working career. Retired early to care for failing parent. Now I am looking to reinvent myself again and am keeping an open mind to see where to go from here. This seems like an undertaking many women face throughout their lifetime. However, I'm growing impatient so any tips and articles on the subject grab my attention. I know this is something you cannot force but going in the right direction helps.