Nothing you might say. But as I was reading this article the other day it struck me just how many of these things we do have in common with a college graduate. They’re leaving the sanctuary of “school”, we’re leaving the sanctuary of a “marriage”. Both places give you a feeling of security, that you’ll be taken care of, that you know what the next day might bring and what you need to do to get through it.
Then the cold cruel world – aka “reality” – sets in. It’s a jumping off point for a new beginning, and not always easy. As a matter of fact, it’s just downright difficult. You graduate thinking that you understand the world, and know what’s out there. You have a plan. You’re smart, you’re accomplished and you have alot to offer. You’re also one in a million, and I don’t mean that in the positive sense.
They’re entering (or trying to) the work force, you’re entering the life of a single person, but you’re training just doesn’t quite prepare you for the reality. No one else thinks you’re quite as special as you think you are.
The article calls it a “quarter life crisis”, so what do we call it for ourselves when we divorce after 20, 25, 30 years of marriage. Is this our “three quarter life crisis”? Whatever you choose to call it, you didn’t ask for it but you are going to have to see it through. Sometimes you just don’t get to vote when dealing with how other’s treat you, but you do get to vote on what YOU do about it. Keep that head up!
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