What does it feel like to finally ask yourself, what is my worth?
It’s a question that’s been echoing in my mind since turning 50. People say life begins at 50, and maybe that’s true for some. But for many of us, especially mothers and carers who’ve spent decades raising children and supporting our partners’ dreams, this stage of life can feel like staring into an unknown abyss.
My husband and I chose to have six amazing children, a choice that has shaped every part of who I am. We never asked for handouts, never complained, and never backed down from the challenges that came our way. It was our life, our decision, and I’ve always carried that with pride.
But now, as I look at my life, I can’t ignore the feeling that my “best before” date has quietly turned into a “use by” date. My purpose, my identity, my worth, they’ve all become questions I can no longer avoid.
Starting a career at this stage has been its own challenge. I still have a 12-year-old at home, a proud grandmother to three incredible little humans, and a mum to my 25-year-old son who was born at 26 weeks and lives with cerebral palsy. We moved him to give him a better life, something I’ve always fought for.
For years, I was his full-time carer, which meant I had very little exposure to the workforce. When I finally did step into it, the cost of living and lack of support made it hard to stay afloat, and it always felt like we were constantly explaining ourselves, as if we still needed permission to live our lives on our own terms.
Then, five years ago, came another turning point, my diagnosis with Type 1 Diabetes. It shook me deeply and forced me to confront my own health, priorities, and mindset.
But now, I’m choosing to take my power back.
I’m choosing me.
I’m consciously creating a life filled with abundance, of time, health, and wealth. I refuse to feel sorry for myself or define my worth by anyone else’s standards. I’m empowering myself to live life on my terms, to find who I truly am, to build a legacy, and to create real autonomy.
I want to live on my time, not by the clock of a 9-to-5 job. I want to be present, for myself, for my family, for the life I’m still building. And I will create wealth, not just financially, but spiritually, emotionally, and mentally, while doing it my way.
Because this next chapter isn’t about survival anymore.
It’s about reclaiming my worth.
And I know I’m not the only one who feels this way.
If this speaks to you, if you’re standing at your own crossroads, ready to rediscover yourself, you’re not alone. There’s a whole village of us out here, ready to walk this journey together.
If that’s you, and you’re ready to step into your power too, let me know. Let’s do this, together.