If Your Retirement Story Starts With "I Used To Be...," Watch This

Someone says, "So, tell me about yourself." And every honest answer you have starts with "I used to be." Mom. Wife. Worker. The one everyone called. Underneath it sits a bigger question: who am I now? If the roles that shaped your life have ended or changed, and you find yourself wondering what's left, this video is for you. I'm Val, a retired psychology professional. I carried the same fear you might be carrying now, and an ordinary Wednesday afternoon with a frightened puppy is what finally changed my mind. In this video I share that story, and the one thing I hope you'll carry with you long after it ends. In this video: Why "tell me about yourself" gets so hard after the roles end The fear about identity almost no one says out loud What a shaking puppy taught me about who you really are One simple way to start answering the question, today If you're navigating identity after retirement, life after caregiving, divorce, loss, or a house that has gone still, welcome. This channel is real talk about the second half of life, with hope. Subscribe for a new conversation each week. In the comments: tell me about a moment, no role required, when you were unmistakably you. To the sage in you. #SecondHalfSage #WomenOver60 #StillBecoming CHAPTERS 00:00 The question you can't answer 00:33 The fear underneath it 02:40 An ordinary Wednesday 04:29 Seeing it backwards 06:33 The one thing to carry with you 07:30 Still becoming This content is for education and information only and is not medical or mental health advice. Please consult a licensed provider for any health concerns.