I remember hearing my school years described as “the best of my life” by adults as a teen and thinking, “surely not”. Since then, my doubts have proven warranted: I reckon my life’s gotten better every year since about 22.
A new paper, which asked older European adults to list the best years of their life, supports that further.
Looking at data from adults aged 50+ across 13…
Women Are Sharing The Things They Had No Idea Other Women Also Go Through, And I Feel So Seen
March 2, 2026
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“The complete lack of maternal desire. I thought I was crazy when I was younger.”
“My entire life, I’ve never felt any sort of desire to be a biological mom. Pregnancy and childbirth repulse and terrify me. I was glad to find out I’m…
