A Black Gen-Xer's Guide to Midlife Transformation (A Hero's Journey of Sorts)

From Exhaustion to Empowerment Reclaiming Your Story at 50+

May 01, 2025

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Portrait of a contemplative Black Gen X man in a dark hat and V-neck shirt, symbolizing resilience and midlife transformation.

I stood frozen at my home office window on my 50th birthday, watching on Zoom as young colleagues celebrated the website rebrand. Their laughter was loud on computer speakers, as my phone buzzed with friends asking about my "midlife crisis plans."

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