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10 Women Get Real About Turning 40

Is it as bad as you think? Spoiler: It's so. much. better.

by Lindsay Tigar | COMMENT

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"I don't worry about things as much as I did even a few years ago." When Mary Frances McGraw, owner of a life and business improvement consulting business, turned 40 four years ago, it felt like any other birthday. Since she's never been one to shy from sharing her age, she didn't give it much thought. The only difference between her 30s and 40s was the subtle shifts in her self-esteem that fostered an even healthier outlook on living. "I like that I feel I can speak my mind without worry much more than I did when I was younger. I also don't worry about things as much as I did even a few years ago. I'm definitely more confident and accepting now of others and things that happen in life. I also don't tolerate as much bad behavior from others as I once did," she shares. Her only struggle turning 40 has been watching her friends' parents pass away, and also accepting she might not have children of her own. "We chose not to do fertility treatments when we weren't having success trying to conceive," she shared. "But we have decided that as my business grows, we'll look into fostering/adopting a child who needs a loving home."

Image via Mary Frances McGraw

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