At 32, the author reflects on the pressure of traditional life milestones like marriage and children, deciding to abandon this timeline. Living with her grandparents provided a valuable opportunity to slow down and reconnect with what truly matters. The experience fostered a sense of closeness and peace, prompting her to reassess societal expectations from family and friends about settling down. She acknowledges her desires for love and family but prioritizes aligning those goals with her unique life journey rather than adhering to a predetermined schedule.
I stopped trying to follow a timeline for getting married and having kids. It didn't fit my life.
Living with my grandparents helped me slow down and rediscover what matters to me.
This season of my life is not defined by what I lack. I don't feel behind or incomplete. I feel grounded, patient, and open to what's ahead.
I still want love and a home of my own. But I want those things when they fit into the life I've created.
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