In my 60s, I sold the home I raised my son in and took a job on a cruise ship. It gave me the freedom I needed.

The author sold her house and took a job as a cruise photographer.

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• With my son grown and debt rising, I realized my longtime home no longer supported the life I wanted.
• Selling it gave me the freedom to travel, rebuild my confidence, and take a new job.
• Letting go of almost everything I owned helped me step into the most creative chapter of my life.

At almost 70, with my son grown and building his own creative life, I realized the home...