Quote by Jane Pauley

About the time I turned 50, I experienced the profound biological change that often accompanies women at that age. Also, I put two kids in college and lost both of my parents, so I'm no longer somebody's daughter.

About the time I turned 50, I experienced the profound biolo

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This quote highlights a period of significant transitional and transformative experiences in the speaker's life. The phrase "profound biological change" likely refers to menopause, which commonly occurs around the age of 50 for women. The mention of putting two kids through college signifies a major milestone in their role as a parent. Additionally, the loss of both parents signifies a shift in their identity as they no longer have living parents to fulfill the role of being someone's daughter. These life events symbolize a period of multiple changes and adjustments for the speaker.

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