I didn't have the fear about entering my 30's, perhaps because when I turned 30 we were also expecting our first child in a few weeks (after years of infertility). Since then, I've had three children and approaching my late 30s now. This decade has been one where I've learned WHO I am without societal labels, and that understanding is a feminine force. ❤️
I like your list 😎 might sound stupid question but you wrote one "That I know longer listen to Radio 1 ".
It is not very clear to me if there's something wrong with this or is just that you don't listen to the radio anymore. (Maybe it's not clear to me as I am Italian 😅)
This is lovely to hear! I’m 28 and sometimes worry that I’m in my prime and have utterly wasted it.
It’s refreshing to hear that maybe my 30s will be better - I already know I can tick some things off the list you made and will be going into that decade being SO much kinder to myself and liking who I am, the flip side of beginning my 20s with addiction and mental health issues.
Thank you for the spark of hope today. I want to know more about the puffin in your bedroom story!
You are miles ahead of me if you are taking care of your physical and mental health at 28. I was partying quite a bit and ignoring my mental health at that age. I'm 50 and 65 days sober and working with a therapist for the first time on a consistent basis. Keep going...onward and upwards.
Aw, I’m glad you have gotten there now and are looking after yourself and getting support! I’m still seeing a therapist regularly too. Getting sober and working on my mental health was the hardest yet most rewarding thing I ever had to do. Let’s both keep going!
Feeling 'grounded and steady in the life I have built' is such a beautiful way to phrase it, it is exactly how I feel now at 32. Everyone said your 30s are the best decade and I never really got it but now I'm here, you couldn't pay me to return to my 20s!
I’ve just turned 32 this month and relate so much with this post. It almost felt like a weight lifted from my shoulders when I turned 30. I feel so more comfortable in myself now than I ever did in my 20s.
I thought my 30s were gonna be easier, and they are, but I’ve also grown muuuch more aware of myself and the effect things have to where I gotta be a lot more intentional to be alright. I think my 20s was about being blissfully ignorant of the impact of things not meant for me, and now it’s about honing in on only the things that serve me and not relearning old lessons. Which… does make the 30s easier when followed.
Oh Molly. Wait till you are in the 40s and then 50s. It just gets better and better.
Love this!
And your 60s! Honestly I was so excited to turn 60.
Yes! So agree, in my late fifties now ❤️
I even love being in my 70’s.….. living the slow life………
There is something good in every age if you look a little deeper to experience appreciation and gratitude.
I didn't have the fear about entering my 30's, perhaps because when I turned 30 we were also expecting our first child in a few weeks (after years of infertility). Since then, I've had three children and approaching my late 30s now. This decade has been one where I've learned WHO I am without societal labels, and that understanding is a feminine force. ❤️
This is wonderful :)
30 seems so long ago. I just turned 50. It's brilliant how in tune with yourself you are. I was a mess at 30 ! Here's to you 🙂
Hello Molly
I like your list 😎 might sound stupid question but you wrote one "That I know longer listen to Radio 1 ".
It is not very clear to me if there's something wrong with this or is just that you don't listen to the radio anymore. (Maybe it's not clear to me as I am Italian 😅)
Haha, in the UK Radio 1 tends to be more current music aimed at a younger audience (at least, that's what I feel!)
Thank you for explaining! ☺️
This is lovely to hear! I’m 28 and sometimes worry that I’m in my prime and have utterly wasted it.
It’s refreshing to hear that maybe my 30s will be better - I already know I can tick some things off the list you made and will be going into that decade being SO much kinder to myself and liking who I am, the flip side of beginning my 20s with addiction and mental health issues.
Thank you for the spark of hope today. I want to know more about the puffin in your bedroom story!
It sounds like you are on the best path Emilee and I'm glad you found some comfort in my writing :)
You are miles ahead of me if you are taking care of your physical and mental health at 28. I was partying quite a bit and ignoring my mental health at that age. I'm 50 and 65 days sober and working with a therapist for the first time on a consistent basis. Keep going...onward and upwards.
Aw, I’m glad you have gotten there now and are looking after yourself and getting support! I’m still seeing a therapist regularly too. Getting sober and working on my mental health was the hardest yet most rewarding thing I ever had to do. Let’s both keep going!
Nope things get much better….
Would love to hear the puffin story. I love the puffins!
Just wait til you get to your 50’s - it’s amazing - so much easier than 40’s (apart from the menopause obvs) 🙄
Love this! It took me a bit longer, but I completely resonate. I'm 50!
I have loved you in every decade. I see the seeds of your 30s sown in your teens with Josie. Love that. xx
Agreed!
Feeling 'grounded and steady in the life I have built' is such a beautiful way to phrase it, it is exactly how I feel now at 32. Everyone said your 30s are the best decade and I never really got it but now I'm here, you couldn't pay me to return to my 20s!
I’ve just turned 32 this month and relate so much with this post. It almost felt like a weight lifted from my shoulders when I turned 30. I feel so more comfortable in myself now than I ever did in my 20s.
Love this and happy belated birthday! :)
Thank you! :)
I have loved every decade for different reasons...I am now 60 and still exploring, developing and growing in so many ways!
Love this! I turn 24 this month and feel like I'm flailing about my twenties. I've heard from many that the decades get better as they pass!
30s was my best decade yet
I thought my 30s were gonna be easier, and they are, but I’ve also grown muuuch more aware of myself and the effect things have to where I gotta be a lot more intentional to be alright. I think my 20s was about being blissfully ignorant of the impact of things not meant for me, and now it’s about honing in on only the things that serve me and not relearning old lessons. Which… does make the 30s easier when followed.