‘80s Girl in a Millennial World: You Got This

What is the this in “you got this”?

You’ve got luscious, shiny locks that haven’t dried out from the stress of many presidential elections, break ups and job changes? No.

You’ve got elastic skin that bounces back as soon as you wake up? Nope you definitely don’t have that.

You’ve got the ability to eat anything you want without stomach repercussions? That’s a BIG no.

As you age, you won’t have those things we associate with youth anymore.

But you’ve got something that is individual to you.

Loveliness, compassion, smarts, tenacity, empathy, creativity.

Embrace it.

Things have changed as you’ve aged and you’re adapting. 🙌

Is it hard? Oh boy yes for sure no question wow.

One difficult aspect of it is not being prepared. No one told me my eyelashes would just fall out and never return. Sure, I’ve seen 80 year old women with fake eyelashes on. I didn’t make the connection that they had to wear them. I just thought they were being fancy.

Society isn’t kind to elders, and women, that’s an extra geriatric hurdle. Trying to adapt with another generation can be tough. Especially when they’re becoming your boss, or your doctor. But that’s what we’re for, on this site. Laugh about aging, discuss what we’re dealing with, giving coping tips. Because if it’s an understanding ear you’re looking for, well with this site, you got that, for sure.