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I Lost My Job at 40. Then Everything Changed.

I didn't become an author until life forced me to start over. At 40, I lost my job, faced an identity crisis, and had to figure out who I was when everything I thought was stable disappeared. This video is about what came next: the pivot, the regrets, the insights, and how author life became my new center. If you've ever felt stuck, lost, or like it's "too late" to reinvent yourself, I hope this video encourages you.

The Story Behind The Story

I really want to connect with readers in a deeper way, not just through the page, but through conversation.

The Life I Didn't Live holds so many themes that spill into real life, and this is my space to share them with you. In this video, I'll read the prologue delivered in podcast style, where themes like faith, unanswered questions, feeling invisible in your own family, and self-worth all collide. These aren't just Vivian's struggles; they're ones so many of us carry.

This story does depict suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you’re not alone. Help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for support.

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