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So many women reach midlife—especially around the New Year—and feel unsettled. The kids are grown. Work looks different. Life has shifted. And a quiet thought creeps in: I don’t even know who I am anymore.
But what if that story is wrong?
What if you didn’t lose yourself at all—through motherhood, career, service, or responsibility? What if those years weren’t a detour…but preparation?
In this short vlog, I share a powerful reframe for midlife women standing at the edge of a new season—one that replaces frustration with confidence and purpose.
Key Ideas We Explore in the Video
- Why “I lost myself” is a misleading story
- How structured seasons (like school, career, or parenting) shape—not erase—identity
- The difference between starting over and moving forward
- Why midlife is uniquely suited for purpose, contribution, and clarity
- How to approach a new year with enthusiasm instead of pressure
This isn’t about reinvention.
It’s about recognition.
Alison Moore Smith is a 60-year-old entrepreneur. She has been (very happily) married to Samuel M. Smith for 39 years. They are parents of six incredible children and grandparents to two astounding grandsons.
She is the author of The 7 Success Habits of Homeschoolers.
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