What Remains: Lauren

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What Remains: Lauren

Entering life after 40 without children has stirred a mix of emotions and reflections for me. I found myself questioning personal fulfillment, societal expectations, and the meaning of legacy. What remains? The relationships I've built, the experiences I've gathered, and the dreams yet to be pursued. The absence of the traditional family structure has encouraged me to delve deeper into what truly matters, leading me to explore different forms of connection and community…

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Forty Years To Life - AS Esq.

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Forty Years To Life - AS Esq.

“One must possess oneself, and be alone in possession of oneself.”

We can’t take care of others of we don’t take care of ourselves; in a relationship, a family or a friendship — A supreme challenge of life is reconciling the longing to fulfill ourselves in union, in partnership, and in love. Writing helps me reconcile that longing. I open my space to others to express themselves, to carve out a little time to say their ‘peace’

AS Esq.,

4-0, UM OK?

Last time I submitted a piece; I was counting down to 39! Oh how my days have changed! …

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