As I reflect on my journey, I find myself navigating a complex and transformative era. Having raised my children, I now watch as they carve out their own paths in the world. This transition leaves me with a whirlwind of emotions, but above all, it prompts a deep need to rediscover who God intended me to be.
For years, I devoted myself to nurturing my family, immersing myself in my children’s education and well-being. I wore many hats: mother, wife, friend, and disciplinarian—always striving to be what my family needed at any given moment. Now, I face a new phase where my husband and I must redefine our relationship, reconnecting as a couple in a quieter home, even as our kids remain part of our lives.
I can see the writing on the wall; in just a few short years, our children will embark on their own adult journeys, each heading in different directions. This realization ignites a spark of both excitement and apprehension. As my husband and I embark on the journey of dating again, we are also tasked with rediscovering who we have become and contemplating what lies ahead.
I find myself reevaluating my identity, pondering what I truly like and dislike now that the focus has shifted. It’s a bittersweet moment—one filled with nostalgia and hope. At this stage in life, many of us might expect to have it all figured out, but do we ever really? This exploration is both daunting and liberating, inviting me to embrace the unknown and rediscover the vibrant person within me.
As I start to revisit hobbies, career moves, and personal stuff, I’m left with a totally new outlook on who I am and what I may even want out of this life. I’m also left with drawing near to God and understanding what my purpose is in this world. The past few years have been a crazy whirlwind of events some good and some not so good. I have lost people in my life that I believed would always be a part of my life. I have gained people who I never thought would. be a part of my life journey and I have also gained people who I thought left my life for good. I have grown into a better version of myself and I have learned that God does things in his own timing and His own way.
So has I continued to relearn the new me and who God made me to be. Come along with me and let’s rediscover who we are after family and career. What do you struggle with when it comes to rediscovering yourself after family and career?
