Reply #32: I'm 43, and it's fine by me.

[NewWaveChick1981]

:) I started going through my "midlife crisis" or "midlife passage" about the time I turned 40. It made me wake up and realize that I was missing a lot and wanted my life to be different. I'm still a work in progress, but I can tell you that what I started at that time has made all the difference in the world. I'm more confident and self-assured than I ever was at age 23 or 33, and I know what I like and what I don't. The term "middle age" can have such negative connotations, and I don't use it.

Ever heard the new adage that 40 is the new 30? It's true. :) I'm having more fun now than ever before. :D

:hug: I know it can be difficult, though. I'm sure your coworkers think they're being endearing by calling you Mom, but you might want to tactfully explain to them that it's not who you are. :D