Newly diagnosed female 50+

Welcome fellow 'Lateling'

You are now just discovering the real you. Not the masked you of old. It will take time the length depends on you and what you have to process.

For me in my fifties it was a relevation though a real process of grief for the life lost. I am still processing but have become much kindlier to myself. Sometimes I fall back into my masking mode as a defence. It is not easy after a lifetime of unconcious masking. This community has given me strength to get through what is a very stressful time. I am awaiting an upcoming employment tribunal due to the discrimination and effectively ending of my career of over 30 years.

If you are anyway like me, the unknown is a very dangerous place to be for any length of time as you overthink, spiral and try to work out every possible scenario. My advice is to be kind to yourself and take time. As the saying goes; a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step forwards. 

Welcome fellow 'Lateling'

You are now just discovering the real you. Not the masked you of old. It will take time the length depends on you and what you have to process.

For me in my fifties it was a relevation though a real process of grief for the life lost. I am still processing but have become much kindlier to myself. Sometimes I fall back into my masking mode as a defence. It is not easy after a lifetime of unconcious masking. This community has given me strength to get through what is a very stressful time. I am awaiting an upcoming employment tribunal due to the discrimination and effectively ending of my career of over 30 years.

If you are anyway like me, the unknown is a very dangerous place to be for any length of time as you overthink, spiral and try to work out every possible scenario. My advice is to be kind to yourself and take time. As the saying goes; a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step forwards.