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This Isn’t the Midlife I Imagined — Here’s How I Pivoted at 55

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I used to think midlife would look different.

I thought there’d be kids. A family. A rhythm to my days that followed school schedules and bedtime routines. But instead, I’m here—childfree not by choice, trying to find peace in a version of life I never planned for.

Here is my article: This Isn’t the Midlife I Imagined — Here’s How I Pivoted at 55 on Katie Couric Media that tells you how I am pivoting in midlife.

I hope you can find peach in pivoting too.

Author

  • My name is Stephanie, and if life didn’t go as planned, you are not less. Your story still matters—and if you need someone who truly gets it, I’m here.

    I split my time between North Carolina and Paris with my husband, Michel, and our two dogs, YaYa and ZZ. I’m a stepmom, traveler, and storyteller. I advocate for shifting the language—from “childless” to "Childfree Not by Choice"—to reflect the strength and resilience behind this path.

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