Testimony: How we felt becoming an adult?
updated the 14 July 2015 à 18:31We grow through hard times. Two women become adults through adversity.
“When I created my company.”
Christelle, 44, entrepreneur, in a relationship.
“By creating my company at 40 years old, I felt that was the turning point. I became a business manager and felt great by the novelty of being the boss. Then, very rapidly, it was necessary to find the best tone to keep the company alive. Establishing my business, taking risks, and building a project allowed me to gain in maturity and self confidence. I was able to run a business, even in moments of doubt – to be committed and belligerent over time. The consequences? I get to the point, I am precise and anchored in reality. After four years of existence, whatever the outcome, I am happy because the experience made me grow up.”
“With my breast cancer”
Marion, 38, graphic designer, married, a child.
“During the year of the treatment following my surgery for breast cancer, I tried to take a step back. Thanks to reading, yoga and meetings, I found more meaning to my life and took some distance with regard to my life plans. My beliefs, fears, scleroses; all that prevented me from really growing up. The cancer helped me unlock things. Since then, I get to the point, I accept things as they are, I allow myself to be more surprised by life by accepting what it offers, and I live in the present. I still make projects but in the short-term and always in compatibility with who I really am. I feel like an adult because I am deeply connected with myself.”
Marie Le Marois
Read more from our ‘Being an adult’ set:
Testimony: What does it mean to be an adult?
Testimony: When did we become adults?
