I got married and started my career young. When I got divorced and quit my job, I compared myself to others.

The author got married and started a career young and then realized neither felt right to her.

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• I got married and started my career early, then realized neither of those things was right for me.
• I compared myself to my best friend, who I felt was doing life milestones the "right" way.
• Now, however, I've realized there is no right way, aside from what feels right for you.

My parents always encouraged me to be myself. Still, I somehow picked...