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"This is my peak and I know it is fleeting." wow

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This is so good Claire! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I relate to so much of this.

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Have you read or seen the movie, “Are you there God? it’s me, Margaret”…. it weaves together the three phases you mentioned in a beautiful way.

The motherly figures in my life who are now empty nesters and even retiring are still so full of ambition for what’s next but in a much more wise and peaceful and content way. It’s been a good reminder that we will continue to have many seasons, and likely many forms of work and careers.

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You know I never did but I know so many people love that book. I should! Especially having a daughter now

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Great post. Appreciate the wisdom and humility in this. Reads like someone who’s been a mother for a long time. Well done! And good luck. Being a parent is no-joke hard!!

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Thank you Matt! I'm learning every day :)

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Love this, Claire <3 I've been thinking a lot about that shift from maiden to mother. Whether or not you have a biological child, it's a doozy. Appreciate your perspective on your changes.

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So true Liv. I think this transition started long before I actually gave birth, this is just what made me notice it distinctly. Yes, doozy it is!

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