Still Standing at Fifty-Four

When Life Gets Real: Navigating the Chaos at 54

I'm 54 years old, and I'll be honest—I'm not entirely sure how I got here.

Fifteen years of marriage. A 12-year-old daughter who's growing up faster than I can keep up with. A 23-year-old stepson finding his own way in the world. And me, somewhere in the middle of it all, trying to figure out what the hell happened to the guy I thought I'd be by now.