- Over 35 & Seeking Change?
I used to think the biggest challenges in life would be over by now. The career struggles, the single mom grind, heck, even watching my son leave home to start his adult life. I thought by my age, I'd have it figured out. But after losing my dad… that emptiness hit harder than I expected.
Over 35 & Seeking Change? Why River Cruises Can Be the Perfect Reset for Women
Don't get me wrong, I loved my workaholic days fueled by determination to give my son a good life. But now? I needed more than routine. I needed to find pieces of myself again, to reconnect with that spark inside I thought had grown dim.
That's when I stumbled upon river cruises. At first, I was hesitant. Women's travel groups? Structured itineraries? That didn't sound adventurous at all. But let me tell you, something about that gentle movement along the river, those stunning towns in Holland and Belgium unfolding each day – it was the perfect kind of slow for the whirlwind inside me.
The best part, though, was the women. Strangers at first, but women seeking the same kind of journey – connection, rediscovery, and support during life transitions. We shared stories you don't just share over coffee. There were tears, there was laughter, and a whole lot of, "Girl, I get it…I've been there."
And you know what? I still meet one of those incredible women for lunch regularly. That river cruise didn't just help me find myself; it gave me a lifelong friend.
I came home from that river cruise finally feeling…well, like me. Only a little bit wiser, a little bit braver, and with the kind of friends who understand that sometimes the most amazing journeys start when everything else feels a bit out of focus.
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