Emotionally Exhausted Rainbow Cat Paradox T-Shirt

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Ok, I hear ya, but as far as looking old and sad, I was being more facetious than serious. Don’t sell yourself short on this aging business! Our forties are not what they used to be at all. Hear me out – I got divorced at 42. I was positively in the Emotionally Exhausted Rainbow Cat Paradox T-Shirt but in fact I love this same mindset about the perceptions on women aging and I was so, so wrong. I’m not suggesting someone won’t look askew if I was 60 and trying out the Madonna-approach to aging (which I don’t disapprove of, it’s simply not my path or taste). I’m saying that perhaps many of us have internalized some boundaries that might not exist. All I can do is share my story in the hopes that it will help other women feel better about aging. So again, at 42, divorced, single mom with a young child and I thought I was hopelessly too old and past my prime to do much more with my life. I was sooooo depressed about my future. Instead, I was flooded with men (younger, older, no limits on that front) I had a giant boost in my career, and just last year, at age 46, I signed with a modeling agency. Now I’m in an amazing relationship and having so much fun. Some of this great adventure has been due to my genetics, which I’ll take no credit for, but a good deal of it is that there is a greater acceptance of aging women (the modeling work), a greater acceptance of body diversity in fashion, and lastly, just trusting myself and life enough to put myself out there – I applied to the agency, I asked out the guys. I found out that most men love women, all shapes, ages and sizes. They don’t all have great intentions, but they are far more accepting of so-called “flaws” than I had previously thought. It has also occurred to me that part of my attraction to color and feminine “younger” clothes is because I was in a long, grim marriage that had me channeling more masculine vibes as a survival tactic; I was the breadwinner/decision maker/lead parent, etc. As soon as I decided that I wanted nothing to do with surviving anymore and planned to enjoy life, I suddenly liked color again, after years of only black and navy and grey. Anyway, I guess my point is that yes, aging will be judged, but maybe not as much as you think. And, I hope everyone here has the opportunity to make choices for themselves based on what they actually like rather than how they might be perceived. For me, I now know that what I liked followed my mental state and I wasn’t even aware that I was suiting up to suit my unhappiness. A huge part of that was role playing and telling myself who I thought I was or should be – never again! With that, I will tell you I still like black and grey and navy. But I also now like my curves and “girly” colors and have bought far too many bikinis for the summer. And aging is definitely a gift in appreciating what you can/should do with your time. I absolutely love that part.

Emotionally Exhausted Rainbow Cat Paradox T-Shirt, hoodie, tank top, sweater and long sleeve t-shirt

I admit i do sometimes get in this trap of feeling like i won’t have excitement and new adventures and things like that because of age. Thank you! I’m happy for me too. I feel so sorry for younger me – I never had any reason to shrink or dislike myself. It’s just this ick culture and the Emotionally Exhausted Rainbow Cat Paradox T-Shirt but in fact I love this messages we receive and the burdens we carry for our families, jobs, etc as women. My job now is to like myself, have fun, try new things, test boundaries and let my daughter see it all. And the glorious, horrible internet helps too – love pumping each other up and the new opportunities that can seemingly float your way just by participating in what you’re interested in. I had the NYC trip of a lifetime in March – I saw the opera and wore a Halston dress I got for $200! I showed cleavage for about the first time ever! Why did I ever cover up these boobs?! And, I recently met a rock star who is now a treasured friend. All while being a boring suburban old lady. ? So much adventure awaits!

1. Length is measured from the highest point on the collar down to the bottom hem. 2. Width is measured across the body of the shirt under the armpits, one way. 3. Sleeves are measured from center back to hem.