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What truly prepares us for life's biggest transitions? In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing audio from my YouTube vlog that follows my journey from Seattle to Dallas – but it's about so much more than a change in location.
After nearly 30 years of marriage, I find myself building a completely new life: establishing community in a strange city, launching a career, creating a conference from scratch, and rediscovering who I am as a single woman in my 50s. The experience has shown me that our past challenges actually equip us for current ones in unexpected ways.
My childhood as an adopted only child taught me to walk into rooms alone. A devastating car accident at 22 revealed humor as my default stress response. My breast cancer journey transformed my perspective on what truly matters. These experiences weren't just random hardships – they were preparation for this season of reinvention.
I take you through my practical city selection process (with some brutally honest observations about dating prospects in different locations), the emotional challenge of decluttering decades of possessions, and the inevitable mishaps that come with any major life change. Through it all runs a thread of finding purpose in transition and embracing the "imperfectly perfect" moments.
Whether you're facing your own major life transition or simply appreciate honest storytelling about reinvention later in life, this episode offers both practical insights and emotional resonance. Watch the full video version on my YouTube channel at youtube.com/ShariLeid under the "vlogs" playlist, and join me next week when I tackle dating apps after 27 years of marriage!

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