While living with my grandparents, I stopped trying to follow a timeline for getting married and having kids. It gave me perspective.

The author is no longer following a timeline for getting married or having kids.

Courtesy of Kachelle Pratcher

• I stopped trying to follow a timeline for getting married and having kids. It didn't fit my life.
• Living with my grandfather helped me slow down and rediscover what matters to me.
• At 32, I've found peace outside traditional milestones.

At 32, I'm not married, I don't own a house, and I don't have kids. I'm not sure when I will, and honestly, I'm not in a rush to do any of these things.