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10 Things I’ve Realized Now That I’m Over 50

I’m Definitely Feeling ‘Old’ Now

Shannon Cheesman
5 min readApr 11, 2023

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The day I turned 50 was a turning point for me. I had suddenly reached that age where I considered myself ‘old.’ The wrinkles on my face, the grey hairs, and the aches and pains in my body only confirmed it.

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Shannon Cheesman

I’m a marketing copywriter with a background in TV news. I’ve written everything from blogs to breaking news stories (and everything in between) in my career.