It's funny the differing reactions to grey hairs because I have always seen mine with pride. Possibly because I am usually taken for younger than I am and those grey hairs prove I have lived and experienced more than people give me credit for 😆 you're right, we have all darn well earned them.
I have wrestled so much with the 30s. 30 was a huge obstacle to me and actually 31 almost more so. I agonized so much during that time that my life was different from my expectations and from others' expectations. Now that I have reached 32 I am slowly learning to own my years with new perspectives on my life and beliefs and expectations, that are more updated for my circumstances and age and discernment. My confidence is rising in so many ways because I have FINALLY begun to believe that I am old enough and mature enough to decide for myself and be wholly myself no matter my circumstances. I still have a long way to go and will probably never have my shit together but it is a gradual path. 😆
I also love your perspective on mothering ourselves. So many struggles and painful thoughts are internal and never shared, which means we are the best mothers for ourselves in some ways. I didn't have the tools to do that when I was younger, but we both know more now!
Noooooooooooooo! Don't tell me 31 is HARDER!!! lolol
I like your perspective on grey hairs proving you have lived and experienced more than people might give you credit for. As someone who was "carded" for practically all of my twenties, I can relate to that. Like Nynaeve from Wheel of Time wishing for grey hair so others will finally take her seriously.
Also, this:
"My confidence is rising in so many ways because I have FINALLY begun to believe that I am old enough and mature enough to decide for myself and be wholly myself no matter my circumstances."
Autumn, YESSS! I'm on that journey with you for sure! Thanks for sharing!
It's funny the differing reactions to grey hairs because I have always seen mine with pride. Possibly because I am usually taken for younger than I am and those grey hairs prove I have lived and experienced more than people give me credit for 😆 you're right, we have all darn well earned them.
I have wrestled so much with the 30s. 30 was a huge obstacle to me and actually 31 almost more so. I agonized so much during that time that my life was different from my expectations and from others' expectations. Now that I have reached 32 I am slowly learning to own my years with new perspectives on my life and beliefs and expectations, that are more updated for my circumstances and age and discernment. My confidence is rising in so many ways because I have FINALLY begun to believe that I am old enough and mature enough to decide for myself and be wholly myself no matter my circumstances. I still have a long way to go and will probably never have my shit together but it is a gradual path. 😆
I also love your perspective on mothering ourselves. So many struggles and painful thoughts are internal and never shared, which means we are the best mothers for ourselves in some ways. I didn't have the tools to do that when I was younger, but we both know more now!
Noooooooooooooo! Don't tell me 31 is HARDER!!! lolol
I like your perspective on grey hairs proving you have lived and experienced more than people might give you credit for. As someone who was "carded" for practically all of my twenties, I can relate to that. Like Nynaeve from Wheel of Time wishing for grey hair so others will finally take her seriously.
Also, this:
"My confidence is rising in so many ways because I have FINALLY begun to believe that I am old enough and mature enough to decide for myself and be wholly myself no matter my circumstances."
Autumn, YESSS! I'm on that journey with you for sure! Thanks for sharing!