How this GenX woman is handling her midlife crisis


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GenX Women & Burnout: The Midlife Crisis We're Not Talking About

Not to be an alarmist, but I am one purse strap caught on a door handle away from a meltdown.

In a few short months, I’ll be 50. And I feel wildly unprepared.

So, I did what any other rational, nearly 50-year-old woman would do: I Googled “wtf I’m 50.”

The results? Useless. Apparently, only men hit midlife crises. Women? Crickets.

While You Were Busy Being Awesome...

If you're ready to burn it all down, try this first:

If you’re done being the one who holds everything together while falling apart inside - and ready to feel lighter, calmer, and actually happy - this is for you.

Is Your 'Give a Damn' Busted?

Stay awesome,

Jennifer

113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA, 98104-2205
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