IT DID EXACTLY THAT. At age 42, I was a lunch lady at a local elementary school, living in rent controlled housing feeding my children off of SNAP benefit. I knew I wanted better and that I could do better. Today, I own a 3 bedroom house on 1 acre on a country dirt road. I bought me a SUV and my 16 year old son a Jeep. I spend $800/mth in groceries without the help of SNAP. I have a 401k, savings and investments. Challenging myself to do this, no only was it scary because who am I to be responsible for helping to save someone's life, but it also carried its on level if discomfort. But I had to get comfortable with being uncomfortable if I ever wanted to live a life of comfortable. Today, I am a college graduate and a certified surgical technologist standing next to surgeons helping to save lives.
2026-04-29 10:00:32
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Brittany Kinsland Carlson :
46 having my first baby. Does that count? 😳🤣🥰💗💙
2026-04-30 11:06:49
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Tahasha :
Im 45 and graduating with my bachelor’s next Friday from a D1 university 💪🔥💯
2026-04-29 12:20:25
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erikkafate :
Why are the 40s so magical for women? It literally hit me as soon as I turned 40.
2026-04-29 13:07:28
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Derek Lamon :
I'm a 49 year old first time college student.
2026-04-29 13:05:01
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Kandake :
I became a nurse at 42
2026-05-01 05:39:48
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JamilaNgozi :
Headed to law school at 47.
2026-04-30 16:26:38
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Cat :
I chose the scary one, left everything behind and moved to PR with my two dogs ..best decision ever
2026-04-29 16:13:43
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Fire 🔥 :
Well, my algorithm is speaking today.
2026-04-29 16:04:43
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Tracy :
I’m 41 and I completed my GED at 33. Went to college at 33 and completed my bachelor’s degree. Recently completed the LSAT and plan to apply to Seattle U of Law for Fall 2027! I feel this message so strongly.
2026-04-29 18:50:18
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Karina Burgos :
I lost my corporate job today and all bets are on my real estate business. Scared but having faith 🙏✨
2026-04-29 18:10:20
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❁𝔻𝕦𝕔𝕜𝕚𝕖❁🪴 :
Found this today….as it’s my 40th bday
2026-04-29 23:31:20
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Danielle Funk :
6 months ago, at 46, I sold my house and car and most of my belongings and quit my job and now my husband and I travel the world instead.
2026-05-23 16:07:13
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Honor Rebel :
Facts on Fact!!! 🎯 I became a pilot at 46. It's the scariest thing I've ever done. Now pursue my instrument rating and commercial license 🙌🏾
2026-04-30 03:15:12
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Stephanie B. Cline T :
At 48 I made the decision to go back to school. I celebrated my 50th birthday as a RN! Nursing school scared the crap out of me, but it was the best decisions I've ever made.
2026-05-20 01:38:31
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Flukey :
Turned 40 and decided to start a clothing brand. Wish me luck
2026-06-07 17:56:51
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Leigh Ann 🖤🦩🪶⚔️ :
I'm 41, facing the scariest situation of my life. trying to make a plan that is going to be the best for me. and the best thing is so scary for me
2026-06-17 03:29:25
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tasha_marie_nyc :
Im rooting for every woman on this post you got this 💪🏾💯
2026-06-21 01:40:01
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Steph :
Im 45 and I feel stuck between the life I knew and the life I know I deserve.. 🙏🏽 Please keep me in your prayers because building the life I deserve scares me.
2026-04-29 11:56:38
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desinvenice :
At 45 I quit my job and moved to Italy. Scares me every day but the idea of going back to my old life scares me more
2026-05-01 10:13:26
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Bald Head Skiddle Diddle :
At 45, I got married for the second time. This definitely wasn’t on my bingo card! Blending a family AND starting a new life at this age is definitely scary.
2026-04-30 12:52:10
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dunya4now :
I am 40 and after 2 decades I have been sober for 120 days. I was in fact afraid to find put who I am without substances 🥲
2026-04-29 22:51:56
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Choctaw_Mac 🇺🇸 🪶 :
im literally reading everyone's comments and im impressed with how everyone handled adversity, trials and tribulations. I wish you all success at the highest level.
2026-05-02 04:23:41
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Naenatural1982 :
I’m 43 and I am graduating on Sunday with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. It took me 25 years to make it to this point in my life. At the age of 19 my mother was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. I dropped out of college to take care of her. She passed away when I turned 21 and my brother was 8. He’s autistic and I am still his caregiver. I want to encourage people to never give up on what God placed inside of you to do🙏🏾♥️
2026-05-01 03:11:29
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Mye808 :
5 years ago I left my husband of 20 + years at 41 years old. I had never lived on my own. I have not been more happy in my life. Never looking back. I’m so happy and at peace. Never believed I could do it. But I did!!! 🥰
2026-04-29 18:14:52
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