In 2014 I was in a similar situation, pregnant with my third child and making a series of bad decisions that put my corporate job ahead of my family and my health. A decade later I’m grateful to finally be back on track and writing a book about my experiences.
But wait! Answering the question…10 years ago I was doing the SAHM thing, our youngest just had her Bat Mitzvah and I was wondering what I was going to do for the rest of my life after our kids flew the nest. It took several more years before the Mom To MORE concept and pod were born and now I’m happily looking forward to raising my next child!🎙️❤️
Zibby- I LOVE this!❤️🙌🏼 Thank you for your honesty and sharing how we all do hard things and make hard choices. And, how we survive and flourish. (Check out my 80’s origin story post on IG…similar vibe) You are the embodiment of inspiration!
I love this, Zibby! Thank you for sharing and for reminding us how far we’ve all come or how much we’ve changed and grown in 10 years! My big 10 year change happened from 2013 to 2023. In 2013, I was living in a different city, in a different job, my kids were 1 and 5, and I was practicing law more than writing while dreaming of one day finishing my novel. Five years later, in 2018, I was living in my dream city near my favorite beach with both kids in school and my manuscript finished and my law work reduced, traveling more and feeling more like myself again. By 2023, my debut novel was published and I met so many amazing authors like you and still pinch myself to be among readers and in bookstores with my own book in the world. But there is still more change to come… I like to try to imagine where I’ll be and how I’ll be in 2034!?
How is it possible that wonderful, warm and lively you can conjure the wisdom of the ages and present that wisdom in bullet points that are so simple yet also so profound? Thank you for being you! And thank you for sharing you—the real you— with the rest of us!
Ten years ago I was still living in the UK. My wife and I emigrated to Canada in 2017, got jobs in our respective industries, and had a daughter in 2020 that we likely wouldn't have had if we'd stayed in the UK (docs in the UK were less than helpful because my wife has some excess weight). We now live in a great small community which I also work in, and although some days are tough we don't regret moving at all.
This is such a wonderful post. And I am SO, so happy for you!!! I experienced a similar transformation in 2011. I feel like sometimes everything has to break before we figure out we can build something new and even more wonderful with the pieces.
Printing your Top 16 list! 10 years ago I was SAHM to a 6 yo and 3 yo. While I'm grateful to have had that time with my kids, I struggled too. I felt disconnected from my identity as a writer (and a reader-- it was rare for me to finish a book 😱). I wasn't experiencing the joy I thought I would in that chapter of my life. Fast forward 10 years and I feel the creative satisfaction I've been searching for. I credit you for cultivating this space for readers and writers to come together. It's been life changing for me! 🩵
I saved your list of 16 in my "motivational snippets" folder. Thank you for speaking to my 10 years ago self. Though I never went to Disney pregnant - or with kids even! You are very brave. 💜🙂
17 years ago, I was going through a divorce and learning the ins and outs of being a single mom- whom hadn’t worked since her kids were born.. 14 years ago, I met my now, husband. Ten years ago we started dating, after bonding over our similar familial situations and becoming best friends.. I fought it because I didn’t want a romantic relationship to ruin the friendship that I treasured the most at that time, however it was the best decision I’ve ever made ❤️
In 2014 I was in a similar situation, pregnant with my third child and making a series of bad decisions that put my corporate job ahead of my family and my health. A decade later I’m grateful to finally be back on track and writing a book about my experiences.
Nice!
But wait! Answering the question…10 years ago I was doing the SAHM thing, our youngest just had her Bat Mitzvah and I was wondering what I was going to do for the rest of my life after our kids flew the nest. It took several more years before the Mom To MORE concept and pod were born and now I’m happily looking forward to raising my next child!🎙️❤️
Zibby- I LOVE this!❤️🙌🏼 Thank you for your honesty and sharing how we all do hard things and make hard choices. And, how we survive and flourish. (Check out my 80’s origin story post on IG…similar vibe) You are the embodiment of inspiration!
Thank you!!!
lovely.
2014... I was 53 and had just done all the things you have done since:
. left a long 22-year marriage
. leapt at new love - and married him!
. wrote a book about it, Late Love: Mating in Maturity
. moved from Paris to London
. went back to school at 60 (Harvard)
. started a podcast (4-Quarter Lives)
It was, as you say, a great ride!
What I call Q3 (the 25 years after 50) are the best years ever.
Seize them!
LOVE this, Zibby! To the 10-years-ago-me ... "You are so much stronger than you think."
I love this, Zibby! Thank you for sharing and for reminding us how far we’ve all come or how much we’ve changed and grown in 10 years! My big 10 year change happened from 2013 to 2023. In 2013, I was living in a different city, in a different job, my kids were 1 and 5, and I was practicing law more than writing while dreaming of one day finishing my novel. Five years later, in 2018, I was living in my dream city near my favorite beach with both kids in school and my manuscript finished and my law work reduced, traveling more and feeling more like myself again. By 2023, my debut novel was published and I met so many amazing authors like you and still pinch myself to be among readers and in bookstores with my own book in the world. But there is still more change to come… I like to try to imagine where I’ll be and how I’ll be in 2034!?
xoxo
I think the book is JoJo Moyes One Plus One, based on what I can see of the color/font? And it came out in July 2014, so that makes sense?
How is it possible that wonderful, warm and lively you can conjure the wisdom of the ages and present that wisdom in bullet points that are so simple yet also so profound? Thank you for being you! And thank you for sharing you—the real you— with the rest of us!
Ten years ago I was still living in the UK. My wife and I emigrated to Canada in 2017, got jobs in our respective industries, and had a daughter in 2020 that we likely wouldn't have had if we'd stayed in the UK (docs in the UK were less than helpful because my wife has some excess weight). We now live in a great small community which I also work in, and although some days are tough we don't regret moving at all.
This is such a wonderful post. And I am SO, so happy for you!!! I experienced a similar transformation in 2011. I feel like sometimes everything has to break before we figure out we can build something new and even more wonderful with the pieces.
Printing your Top 16 list! 10 years ago I was SAHM to a 6 yo and 3 yo. While I'm grateful to have had that time with my kids, I struggled too. I felt disconnected from my identity as a writer (and a reader-- it was rare for me to finish a book 😱). I wasn't experiencing the joy I thought I would in that chapter of my life. Fast forward 10 years and I feel the creative satisfaction I've been searching for. I credit you for cultivating this space for readers and writers to come together. It's been life changing for me! 🩵
Beautiful.
I saved your list of 16 in my "motivational snippets" folder. Thank you for speaking to my 10 years ago self. Though I never went to Disney pregnant - or with kids even! You are very brave. 💜🙂
Thank you for the list. I'm going to print it out and paste it on my bathroom mirror.
17 years ago, I was going through a divorce and learning the ins and outs of being a single mom- whom hadn’t worked since her kids were born.. 14 years ago, I met my now, husband. Ten years ago we started dating, after bonding over our similar familial situations and becoming best friends.. I fought it because I didn’t want a romantic relationship to ruin the friendship that I treasured the most at that time, however it was the best decision I’ve ever made ❤️
I love this piece! Change is hard, but it can lead to so much good! Glad you got unstuck (from life and elevators)!