This Is Not the Life You Imagined — And That’s Okay

You thought by now it would feel different. You were told if you worked hard, got the degree, landed the job, kept the peace, stayed in the relationship — you’d feel fulfilled. You’d feel “on track.” You’d feel… something.

But here you are, sitting in the middle of a life that looks fine from the outside — and wondering why you still feel numb, anxious, restless, or just… off.

And maybe that thought has been creeping in more often lately:
“This isn’t the life I imagined. Is it too late to start over?”

Let me be clear:
It is never too late to choose yourself.
Not at 22.
Not at 37.
Not at 49.
Not at 63.

Sometimes it’s not a full breakdown — it’s a slow unraveling.
    •    You stop feeling excited about things that used to light you up
    •    You say yes when you want to scream no
    •    You stay in places that don’t feel like home because they’re familiar
    •    You silence yourself to avoid rocking the boat

And then one day, you realize:
You’ve been showing up for everything — except yourself. You’ve outgrown the version of you who settled, who shrank, who made sure everyone else was okay.

But here’s what no one tells you:

You can wake up at any age and decide this is not how your story ends.

You’re not behind. You’re not too late. You’re right on time — for your real life to begin. You don’t need permission. You need clarity.

That’s why I created Back to Me — not as some fluffy self-care tool, but as a bold, daily journal that calls you back to the truth of who you are.

Not who you’ve been. Not who the world told you to be. Who you actually are — underneath the burnout, the pleasing, the pretending.

This is your invitation to remember her.


❤️ Jamie
Truth-teller. Firestarter. Someone who fiercely believes in your healing.

STG Wellness was founded by licensed clinical social worker Jamie Codispoti.

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