The closer someone gets to their 50th birthday, the more they’re likely to face an array of obstacles and success stories. Sarah Hennesey, Justine Christerson, Matt Craig, and Tania Segura are just a few of people approaching this momentous mark with different experiences. Each has a compelling story that exemplifies the challenges and benefits that come with being on the cutting edge of this exciting time of change.
Now, nearing 50, Sarah Hennesey has gone all in on the revolution. She founded her own company where she caters events and educates people on how to create mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. So she took a business class, motivated to create new opportunities after getting sober in her late 40s. While a difficult decision at the time, this decision ultimately allowed her business to thrive. Sarah reflects on the clarity that sobriety brought her life, stating, “No more mucking around — I’m not going to get another 50 years.”
More physically focused physical As opposed to Justine, Christerson’s journey has primarily been shaped by physicality. Even after a life-changing accident, she still uses a cane and faces the challenges of growing older. Now that she had turned 50, Justine was dealing with challenges that were a lot different than what she had pictured happening in her life. It had long been her dream to live full-time on a rural property with her husband and seven children. Today, she says she feels excitement about tackling her own midlife issues.
For Matt Craig, a Gold Coast construction manager, the age of 50 makes him feel youthful. He goes on to say, “If buying this cool shit, these cool cars is an indication of a midlife crisis, f
