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[quote=Anonymous]I'm going to start by saying that I had some objectively challenging things working against me when I was younger, but I was lucky and had enough things working for me that I received a great education. Some combination of bad luck and not having worked through those challenges enough led to a bad marriage, children who have no doubt suffered from my struggles, a lack of friends and poor career advancement.

I only rarely recognize myself these days and often feel quite badly about how I squandered opportunities.

I've tried the basics (sleep, exercise, good food, therapy, volunteering) hoping that will start some type of virtuous cycle, but it has yet to materialize over the past decade, though there are times when it serves me better than others. I do cut myself a break in light of all the ups and downs of perimenopause.

Not looking to have some heady career success but rather to find my way back to myself, come to terms with things I've done that I regret, and feel proud of how I've lived overall.

Please share tips or words of encouragement.[/quote]

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