A little about me....
Annie Butler
“For many years, I was defined by my children’s needs and interests. My purpose was woven into their lives. When my nest emptied, I found myself adrift, searching for meaning in a world that had shifted. In the silence, I rediscovered the woman I had forgotten – whole, free, creative and ready to reclaim a life of my own to find my own Midlife Groove.”
Hi there! I’m , Annie Butler, and I’d like to share a little about my journey—because I’m guessing if you’re here, you’re probably going through, or about to go through, some similar things. And trust me, I get it.
My life took some unexpected twists in my 40s. When my youngest child left home – I was lost. I didn’t know what to do with myself. I had all this time on my hands and no idea what to do with it. I was so vested in my children’s lives that I had no idea who I was outside of motherhood. There were no more ball games, no more practices, no more PTO meetings…..and to make matters worse – my spouse and I had drifted apart while raising our family. We had different goals now. He was ready to sit on the porch and retire, while I was ready to live some life. I had been raising kids for 20+ years. As our marriage crumbled, I found myself in the middle of a midlife crisis that I wasn’t prepared for—and I’m still not sure I was ready for the emotional rollercoaster that came with it.
I had no idea where to start navigating this new chapter in my life. Do I go to therapy? Start a new hobby? Move to a new town? But here’s the thing I figured out: You don’t have to have all the answers to take the first step forward.
I started small: learning to be kind to myself, finding a little humor in the chaos, and discovering things I’d forgotten about myself – like my love of creating art, going places I’ve never been and basking in nature. I learned how to love myself – REALLY love myself.
After finding the love of my live and moving to a new town, I decided to change careers. Through all of this, I learned that midlife isn’t the end of the road—it’s the beginning of a new adventure. It’s the time when we get to rewrite our stories, embrace who we are now, and create a life that feels exciting, meaningful, and—yes—sometimes a little ridiculous (in the best way possible).
That’s why I started this blog. I want to connect with other women who are facing the same struggles, challenges, and moments of doubt that I did (and still do at times). Whether you’re navigating an empty nest, wondering if it’s too late to change careers, or just trying to find your groove again, I’m here to cheer you on. And let’s be honest – midlife doesn’t have to be all serious. We need to laugh, too. It keeps us young!
This blog is a space for women to explore their true selves and find new paths, passion and purpose in this new chapter. I’m here to help you find fulfillment, focus on self-care (without guilt!), and remind you that there are more possibilities than you ever imagined!
So, grab a cup of coffee (or wine, I’m not judging), snuggle in and let’s go on this journey together. It’s never too late to reinvent yourself and find your own Midlife Groove.