NADINE, this is profoundly beautiful and aching; what a loving and illuminating testament to you, the other Nadine's who paved the way, and your love for a world that is so much better with you in it xo
“Whatever this economy is,” after being laid off and searching for next steps wildly after 50, is very much resonating with me right now. You are such a gorgeous writer Nadine. It’s like there’s literally no filter between your heart and the page. 💕
OMG that is one of the best comments I’ve ever read. Thank you, Paula. That means a lot ❤️ To be able to convey the truth as I experience it is my primary goal. To help others feel seen and less alone second.
I’m sorry about your job sitch. Let’s have a coffee (could be virtual) and see if my network turns anything up?
It’s such a loaded suitcase of emotions in a world where a home should be a right and not merely an investment or asset. But you’re right, I fucking pulled it off thanks to myriad privileges and my own chutzpah and efforts. Thanks for helping me to see that
I felt every ounce of both hope and grief in your story, Nadine ❤️🩹 Even though this fellow Gen X’er has never been married or divorced, had kids or owned a home - it still resonated profoundly.
I was you 15 years ago. We still refer to the house as "our house" even though it's been through 4 owners since I sold it. It's sad to leave but along with the sadness, I hope you feel an incredibly huge weight lifted off you when you close the door the last time. You don't realize how much you've been carrying till you set it down and walk away. Let someone else pick it up. You're on to new adventures and building a new nest that suits you now.
Beautifully written. Love the grace you give your previous self. I know you will be able to build home wherever you go. Wishing you a simple and speedy selling process.
Wow Nadine! This is such a huge transition and such a beautifully written - and very relatable - story. I also bought out my ex around the same time...and your words ring so true for me. "It turns out that maintaining a house on one income and one set of arms is a huge undertaking." You will make another lighthouse. And what you've done is so brave and amazing!
The lighthouse doesn’t follow the ships out to sea 😭😭😭😭😭
Would you believe that when the words come out of me, I also 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
NADINE, this is profoundly beautiful and aching; what a loving and illuminating testament to you, the other Nadine's who paved the way, and your love for a world that is so much better with you in it xo
Thank you!!! I’m so glad you got to come, stay, and experience some of what made this space special. Xoxo
“Whatever this economy is,” after being laid off and searching for next steps wildly after 50, is very much resonating with me right now. You are such a gorgeous writer Nadine. It’s like there’s literally no filter between your heart and the page. 💕
OMG that is one of the best comments I’ve ever read. Thank you, Paula. That means a lot ❤️ To be able to convey the truth as I experience it is my primary goal. To help others feel seen and less alone second.
I’m sorry about your job sitch. Let’s have a coffee (could be virtual) and see if my network turns anything up?
I’d love to have virtual coffee anytime
Beautiful, elegant and true. The house did its job and so did you. ❤️👏
❤️❤️❤️
I’m sorry I made you cry on a train but I’m also a bit proud of that 😅😘
You have done something that so many people can’t. You should be so proud of that.
It’s such a loaded suitcase of emotions in a world where a home should be a right and not merely an investment or asset. But you’re right, I fucking pulled it off thanks to myriad privileges and my own chutzpah and efforts. Thanks for helping me to see that
Oh, Nadine, my ❤️. So many emotions. Sending you all my love.
Thank you, mama. I know you’ve moved a bajillion times with your babies so you know some version of this
You are a very talented writer and a very powerful human 💓
Thank you! I somehow missed reading this note but it found me at the right time today. Xoxo
I felt every ounce of both hope and grief in your story, Nadine ❤️🩹 Even though this fellow Gen X’er has never been married or divorced, had kids or owned a home - it still resonated profoundly.
Well then, I’ve done my job as a writer. 😘 Sending a hug
I was you 15 years ago. We still refer to the house as "our house" even though it's been through 4 owners since I sold it. It's sad to leave but along with the sadness, I hope you feel an incredibly huge weight lifted off you when you close the door the last time. You don't realize how much you've been carrying till you set it down and walk away. Let someone else pick it up. You're on to new adventures and building a new nest that suits you now.
You are forever my single mom inspo. Love you to bits
I know this pain and you’ve described it perfectly and beautifully. I will come help you as you helped me ❤️
Oh gosh that got me teary. Thank you. I love you, pal. ❤️
Beautifully written. Love the grace you give your previous self. I know you will be able to build home wherever you go. Wishing you a simple and speedy selling process.
Thanks mama. I know you’ve been through it multiple times and are on the other side of it now
Wow Nadine! This is such a huge transition and such a beautifully written - and very relatable - story. I also bought out my ex around the same time...and your words ring so true for me. "It turns out that maintaining a house on one income and one set of arms is a huge undertaking." You will make another lighthouse. And what you've done is so brave and amazing!
Thank you so much! Taking “I will make another lighthouse” with me
I love you.
I love you right back
My heart breaks open for this post. And now it has expanded!
I’ll be here for you when your time comes